Sanshiryu is a very old kata. According to the USCK Black Belt Manual, "[m]any people have attempted to master this kata, but only a few have been successful." I believe that applies to most katas, especially the very old ones.
Chito-ryu kata Sanshiryu at a tournament in Tochigi, Japan:
...Sanshiryu performed by Stéphane Joyal:
Terry Valentino, chief instructor at the Koshin-ha Yoseikan Karate Dojo in Marshall Twp PA demonstrates several applications from a signature movement in the Chito-ryu version of Sanshiryu kata:
Disclaimer: I do not know this kata nor the performers, but these videos appear legitimate.
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