

Itosu was the creator of the third Tekki kata, Tekki Sandan,
Tekki Sandan contains some of the
techniques already seen in the previous two Tekki Kata, but with some
alternatives as to how to perform them.
For example the sweeping blocks and close punches of
the first two Tekki are repeated but done differently.
. It also contains techniques from Jion,
Jiin, and Heian Sandan.

Tekki Sandan is considered to be an advanced Kata and is not seen on the grading
syllabus until 3rd Dan. This is probably due to the opening sequence of nine
moves, repeated later in the Kata, seen above.
To perform this sequence properly with strength, Kime, speed, direction, breath
control and muscle tension / relaxation at the critical points of each
technique, is not something you will often see from a Karateka with only few
years experience
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