https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ztjktGKDe0
Allen, Sensei demonstrating Saifa. His former instructors, Higaonna Sensei, and Chinen Sensei. He has had the opportunity to train at the Jundokan in Okinawa

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An Okinawa Karate Grand Master will show us the essence of karate.From Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate, we bring you a video featuring Goju-ryu Hans

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The third kata of Okinawa Goju Ryu karate-do. Performed by Morio Higaonna sensei_____http://www.iogkf.kiev.ua/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IOGKF-K

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Saifa 碎破. Saifa means 'to destroy and tear'.This kata is thought to have originated from white crane kung fu and was brought to Okinawa by Master Kanryo Higaonna. Saifa introduces some advanced techniques, including tearing one from an attacker's grip and countering with a heavy back fist and circular striking techniques.

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Saifa means "smash and tear" and is of Chinese origin, brought back to Okinawa by Kanryo Higaonna. To the junior and even some black belt students Saifa appears to be the simplist of the advanced katas. The simplicity and relative shortness of the form belie the depth of this form. There is a wealth of bunkai to be found in this kata including

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Saifa. Saifa (kanji:砕破, katakana:サイファ) is a kaishugata ( kata) of Gōjū-ryū karate. According to the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation, this kata is taught third, [1] after Gekisai Dai Ichi and Gekisai Dai Ni, and preceding the heishugata Sanchin. It is likewise taught third in the Meibukan tradition. [2]

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The meaning of Saifa kata is "To smash and tear". For details on other Goju-Ryu Karate katas, please visit Black Belt Wiki's main Goju-Ryu Katas section. 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

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Traditional Karate-do represents a Master's attempt to preserve the practical wisdom accumulated in 35 years of karate training. Volume 3 contains applica- tions from the first two kata, as well as a demonstration of Tensho kata and the. advanced kata, Sepai through Suparinpei. It will be a useful guide to martial.

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Gōjū-ryū. Gōjū-ryū (剛柔流), Japanese for "hard-soft style", is one of the main traditional Okinawa styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the Bubishi ( Chinese: 武備志

https://goju-ryu.blogspot.com/2013/08/saifa-kata-and-bunkai.html
Here's a video of Saifa kata and bunkai. We pulled out the camera after training on one of those very hot and humid days during that heat wave in July. It's certainly not very professional and we were not setting out to perform for the camera. There are mistakes. But it's a training video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBNIVLUYSaU
This is Saifa Kata performed from our Goju Ryu Martial House Karate curriculum.Study our Kata training videos playlist herehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=

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Saifa (tear and destroy). Traditional kata of chinese origin brought to Okinawa by Kanryo Higaonna. This kata is thought to have been derived from white crane boxing style in China. ... (three battles) - the fundamental kata of Goju Ryu. The form generally practised is a variation of Kanryo Higaonna's kata that Chojun Miyagi chose to

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The other 10 Kata are referred to as "kaishu" or "open", as they are free of constant muscle contraction and breathing is "normal". Okinawa Karate Center uses Kata of Goju-Ryu, a classical Okinawan form of karate as a practice in their classes, teaching principles of maneuvering, distancing, evasion and pressure points.

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In conclusion, Traditional Karate-Do: Okinawa Goju Ryu, Vol. 2: Applications of the Kata is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the practical aspects of Okinawan Goju Ryu karate. It covers 12 kata in depth, showing their movements, meanings, and applications. It also provides a glimpse into the history and culture of this ancient martial

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Traditional Karate-do - Okinawa Goju Ryu, Volume 4: Applications of the Kata Part 2. Morio Higaonna, ISBN -87040-848-8. Volume 4 contains applications from the katas Saifa through Suparinpei, as well as introducing iri-kumi, shiai kumite and yakusoku kumite. It will be a useful guide to martial artists at all levels and of all styles.

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Bunkai for the third kata of Okinawa Goju Ryu karate-do. Saifa. Performed by Morio Higaonna sensei_____http://www.iogkf.kiev.ua/Facebook

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MIKS was established in 1967, and is the oldest martial arts school in Blount County. It is accredited by the International Isshin-Ryu Karate Association. There are no contracts or hidden fees. Participants will learn effective self-defense, street fighting techniques, traditional kata, and much more.

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This page is showing 35 Martial Arts Schools, Studios, Dojos & Clubs found within 15 Miles of Maryville. Most of these schools offer self defense classes for children, men and women. Some may also offer After School Karate for kids. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tai chi, Kung Fu & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are the top Martial Arts offered in Maryville area.

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Saifa translates to "smash and break" or "pound and pulverise".Always practice hard!Film by Øyvind Martinsen http://www.panamaphotoexplorations.com/index.html

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Maryville Isshin-Ryu, Alcoa, Tennessee. 300 likes · 11 were here. Maryville Isshin-Ryu is the oldest dojo in Blount County, serving the community and teaching the art of Isshin-Ryu karate.

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H. Allen was a member of Teruo Chinen Sensei's Jundokan International.