This page will help you to learn Goju-Ryu kata – Tensho. The meaning of the Tensho kata is “Rotating Palms or Revolving Hands”.
There are 12 official “core” katas for Goju-Ryu. However, the Sanchin kata is occasionally separated into two katas by some schools. Therefore, people are sometimes confused and think there are 13 Goju-Ryu katas. In addition, some Goju-Ryu schools and organizations borrow katas from other styles and they might use more than the official 12 katas.
For information on other Goju-Ryu Karate katas, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Goju-Ryu Katas section. To learn about other Karate katas (i.e. Shotokan kata), please visit the main Katas & Forms section.
Demonstration of Tensho – Goju-Ryu Kata – Front View
Demonstration of Tensho – Goju-Ryu Kata – Side View
Tensho Demonstration by Grandmaster Sensei Morio Higaonna
Related Pages – Goju-Ryu Katas