Taikyoku Sandan

Taikyoku Sandan is the third kata in the Taikyoku series. Like its predecessors, it follows an 'I' shaped pattern (embusen) but introduces jodan age-uke (rising block) as its primary blocking technique. This kata helps students develop upper body blocking techniques while maintaining the same basic footwork pattern as Taikyoku Shodan. The rising blocks in this kata help develop shoulder strength and upper body coordination.