Seiunchin
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Seiunchin (制引戦 (セイユンチン)), also pronounced as Seienchin (セイエンチン) and the latter often written as 征遠鎮, is a kaishu[clarification needed] karate kata. In the lineage of Goju-ryu, it taught by that style's founder, Chojun Miyagi, who in turn learned it from his teacher, Kanryo Higaonna. Seiunchin can be interpreted to mean "pulling".[1]
Meibukan karateka believe that this kata originated in xingyiquan and that Seiunchin's direct translation has been lost. Meibukan karateka refer to it as "Marching far Quietly".[2]
Seiunchin is distinct in that no kicking techniques are used, as with Tensho and Sanchin. Seiunchin uses shiko dachi and incorporates strikes such as the back fist and elbow.
Seiunchin was brought to Isshinryu, another Okinawan style, by Tatsuo Shimabuku: he learned it from Chojun Miyagi while studying Goju-ryu.
