Category - Kata & Bunkai

Kata embodies Karate’s discipline, history, and technique. Bunkai reveals how its movements transform into powerful self-defense techniques, bringing tradition to life.

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Nipaipo 二八歩 - A Bridge Between Shuri-te and Naha-te Kata Traditions

Reading Time: 6 minutes /nee-pye-poh/ From a Shito-Ryu perspective, the kata Nipaipo is often interpreted as “Two-Eight Method” or “28 Techniques.” The name 二八歩 (Nipaipo) breaks down as follows: In Shito-Ryu, the name generally refers to the 28 techniques or movements included in the kata. This is reflective of Shito-Ryu’s unique approach to combining both […]