Dam Toi Form

Complied Name Meanings

1. Change Grips.
2. Rotating Palms.
3. Elegant Hands.
4. Springing Legs
5. Springing Thigh
6. Changing Hands
7. Turning Palm.
8. Heaven’s Breath

Path of Form

China ->

Okinawa ->

Japan ->

Korea ->

Chinese Version

Name(s)

·         Tam Tui (Southern Shaolin Leg form - springy legs)???

·         Tan Tui

·         Tan Tuy

Description

Springing Legs

Known Changes

 

Okinawa Version

Name(s)

·         Tensho

Description

Named for the individual who made it well known.

Miyagi Chojun created this form in 1916 from the RokKushu of White Crane (ref. Bubushi)  This is breathing kata similar to Sanchin, and is usually practiced at the end of a training session. It has a combination of dynamic tension movements with deep breathing and soft flowing hand techniques.

Known Changes

Japanese Version

Name(s)

·         Tensho

Description

Known Changes

 

Korean Version

Name(s)

·         Dam Toi

Description

Known Changes

 

Dam Toi Form Information ©2001 (updated 4/30/2001) Dave Hacker [email protected]