Category Archives: Kata

Seisan Kata ~ 13

Posted on June 16, 2014 by dykiegirl

Seisan Kata ~ 13 Last evening my Sensei introduced us to Seisan kata. It was a journey well worth embarking on. Much of the following material I have acquired through Matthew Apsokardu Sensei (4th dan, Okinawa Kenpo karate and Kobudo) … Continue reading →

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Nipaipo Kata

Posted on May 6, 2014 by dykiegirl

It’s been a bit of a mission trying to find any information about Nipaipo kata so, rather than rewrite all the (tiny) amount of data, I have simply reproduced the, often conflicting, content sourced from others. Each contribution has been … Continue reading →

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Tensho Kata

Posted on March 10, 2014 by dykiegirl

Tensho Kata Tensho is a kata originating from the Gōjū-ryū karate tradition. Translated, it means revolving hands, rotating palms, or turning palms. Tensho was created in 1921 as softer sanchin by Chojun Miyagi Sensei to balance the Go aspect of … Continue reading →

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Sanseru kata ~ a bit of history and some observations

Posted on November 5, 2013 by dykiegirl

Translation: Thirty Six Hands Sanseru is also referred to as the dragon kata and focuses on fighting in all four directions. The Northern Okinawa city of Naha (where the styles Naha-te and Goju originated) gave birth to a number of … Continue reading →

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Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyohan by Yamaguchi ‘The Cat’ Gogen ~ Part 2: The Significance of Kata

Posted on July 2, 2013 by dykiegirl

Part 2: The Significance of Kata Before You Start Kata Today, karate-do has become widespread not only in Japan but also all over the world and competitions are held in many places. Most of them are title matches by a game … Continue reading →

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Saifa means smash and tear.1 Saifa has its origins in China and is thought to have been brought to Okinawa by Higashionna Kanryo (Higaonna), Miyagi Sensei’s teacher. It contains quick whipping motions, hammerfists, and back fist strikes and emphasizes moving off-line from … Continue reading →

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dykiegirl | Leave a comment

A Brief Over-view of the Etymology of Modern Goju-ryu Karate-do Kata

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dykiegirl

This article is by Joe Swift and Mario McKenna and is copied from http://www.fightingarts.com. It is now well documented that Okinawa karate is indebted to the Southern schools of Chinese boxing for much of its technical knowledge and expertise. Modern Goju-ryu … Continue reading →

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Seiunchin Kata ~ marching far quietly

Posted on June 30, 2013 by dykiegirl

Seiunchin  is a Goju-ryu karate-do kaishu (open hand) kata known for its flowing moves and atheistic appearance. Seiunchin is a long and strength-sapping kata. It contains pulling and gripping techniques, throws, hidden techniques and requires a strong upper and lower body, … Continue reading →

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Gekisai Dai Kata ~ turning disadvantage into advantage

Posted on June 25, 2013 by dykiegirl

Gekisai means to attack and destroy or alternatively rip and tear or turning disadvantage into advantage. The Gekisai dai kata were created around 1940 (possibly as early as 1936) by Chojun Miyagi Sensei and Nagamine Shoshin as kata for beginners and … Continue reading →

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Naifanchi Kata ~ internal divided conflict

Posted on June 5, 2013 by dykiegirl

Naifanchi (or Naihanchi, or in Shotokan style Tekki) is a kata performed in straddle or horse-riding stance (naihanchi-dachi / kiba-dachi). The name of the kata translates as internal divided conflict. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki … Continue reading →

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