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Seisan Kata

We have taken a section of Seisan Kata and given you a front & side view and then added bunkai with a few options. These moves are being demonstrated by Mr. Tony Leveling (beard) & Sensei Bob Crosby.

Master Keith Smith and Sensei Bob Crosby demonstrate a sequence of bunkai from Toko Meni No Kun bo kata.

It is believed Toko Meni developed this kata over 300 years ago in the 18th century. It is also said that it took him 20 years to perfect this kata. Origionally this kata was preformed on the left-hand side. Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku changed this kata to the right side of the body, as most students were right-handed.

Some of the outstanding features are the "Baseball Strike", Thrust Strikes, and Groin Rake. This kata comes from the Shuri-Te and Shorin-ryu (Forest method) systems.

Performance time for this kata is 70-75 seconds

   
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