Tensho (kata)

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Tensho is a kata originating from Goju Ryu karate. Translated, it means "turning palms." This kata emphasizes the soft aspects of Goju Ryu. Tensho, along with its harder counterpart sanchin, was developed by Goju ryu founder Chojun Miyagi from earlier Chinese forms. Tensho may be a variant of the Southern Chinese Kung Fu form Rokkishu.