karatekata
Nipaipo
Meaning of the name
28 steps
Moves: 64
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Advanced
Nipaipo
is
a
very
advanced
Kata
with
many
highly
advanced
techniques
and
very
fast
combinations.
The
Kata
was
brought
to
Okinawa
by
Go
Kenki
and
found
it's
way
to
Shito-Ryu
by
Kenwa Mabuni.
Nipaipo
demands
advanced
skills
for
coordination
and
balance.
It
includes
strong
attacks
to
the
vital
points,
done
with
Nukite
and
Ippon
Ken,
but
also
includes
lever
techniques
and
some
ways
of
throwing.
Nipaipo
shows
very
fine
techniques
and
we
teach
how
to
doge
by
doing
turns.
Like
in
many
old
Kata
the
details
of
this
special
techniques are not to see, but very important for the correct performing of the Kata.
Especially
the
turn,
which
is
part
of
a
throwing
technique,
demands
are
precise
work
of
the
hips
and
joints
of
the
feet.
But
for
to
learn
this
technique
it
is
necessary
to
know the details of the Bunkai.
Nearly
all
movements
of
the
Kata
have
a
high
level
with
a
lot
of
special
details
in
biomechanics.
This
makes
the
Kata
to
one
of
the
most
difficult
of
Karate.
Unfortunately
it’s
not
as
common
as
in
history
to
get
a
deep
understanding
of
the
principles of Kata.
Hakkaku
Meaning of the name
Moves: 33
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Advanced
The
concept
of
Hakkaku
and
the
performance
of
the
techniques
is
very
close
to
the
Haufa,
Hakutsturu
and
especially
to
Hakucho.
The
first
part
of
the
Kata
is
very
calm
and
fluid,
with
elegance
and
slowly
speed.
But
coming
to
the
end
the
velocity
increase
as hight that it is not possible to see the special details of the hand techniques.
Because
of
this
Hakkaku
is
a
perfect
symbol
for
the
crane,
how
he
is
on
the
research
for
food,
while
he
is
stalking
through
the
water.
It
matches
that
the
Kata
will
be
done
only in straight forward direction above a distance about 6 metre.
Done
in
a
tournament
it
would
be
end
directly
in
front
of
the
main
judge
with
the
last
technique (Soe-Uke in Neko Ashi Dachi) close to his nose.
The
source
of
the
Kata
is
unknown.
It’s
relationship
to
Hakucho
could
mean
that
Hakkaku was developed from this Kata, but it could been also otherwise.
Possible
that
it
comes
from
the
Matsumura
school,
which
did
include
several
Kata
of
the White crane style.
Hakkaku
is
in
any
case
a
Kata
of
White
crane
(Bay
he
quan,
alos
known
as
Hakutsuru
Ken), but is not identical with the Hakutsuru Kata.
A
version
of
Kata
Paiho
shows
in
the
first
half
nearly
the
same
techniques.
Because
of
the
fact
that
Teruo
Hayashi,
founder
of
Hayashi
ha
Shito
Ryu,
did
study
Ryuei
Ryu
it
could
mean
that
Hakkaku
is
the
first
part
of
a
version
of
Paiho.
On
the
other
hand
this
version of Paiho could be a continue of Hakkaku.
Hakucho
Meaning of the name
Onehundred Birds
Moves: 29
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Medium
These
Hakucho
looks
as
similar
to
the
Kata
Hakkaku,
that
we
could
give
her
the
name
Hakkaku Sho.
But
it
doesn't
includes
as
many
techniques
as
Hakkaku,
nor
does
it
have
similiar
dynamic.
More
than
this
it
is
a
very
calm
Kata
without
any
special
technical
level.
But
a big part is the elegance and breathing.
The
Kata
is
without
any
high
difficulties,
and
it
is
a
good
Kata
for
to
start
to
study
the
crane school. But nevertheless the techniques aren't harmless in use.
Hakufa
Meaning of the name
Moves: 39
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Advanced
The
Kata
Hakufa
comes
directly
form
China
and
Chojun
Miyagi
brought
it
into
the
Karate
of
Okinawa.
And
Hakufa
is
still
a
part
of
the
okinawan
Goju-Ryu.
The
beginning
of
the
Kata
reminds
to
the
Kata
Tensho.
Also
in
Hakufa
wie
see
circle
techniques
with
open hands and different ways of using Washide (crane beak).
Especially
this
fist
form
of
Washide
is
a
main
part
of
the
Kata.
In
the
second
half
of
the Kata it will done 10 times in different ways.
Hakufa
is
very
interesting
Kata.
A
lot
of
it’s
techniques
will
be
execute
very
soft
and
slowly. This makes the Kata special an gives a lot of majesty.
Hakutsuru
Meaning of the name
White Crane
Moves: 114
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Advanced
Hakutsuru
is
known
as
the
most
mystified
and
most
important
of
all
Kata
used
in
Okinawa.
It
was
a
top
secret
Kata
until
to
the
centre
of
the
20th.
century
and
handed
down
to
only
a
view
students.
Meanwhile
there
are
a
lot
of
Kata
with
the
name
Hakutsuru.
Sometimes
also
the
Haufa
and
Hakkaku
will
be
seen
as
Hakutsuru.
But
Hakkaku
and
Haufa
are
completly
different
Kata
and
have
only
the
technical
relationship to Hakutsuru.
Probably
there
are
different
interpretations
of
the
original
Hakutsuru
which
was
known
also
in
Shorei-Ryu
as
well
as
in
Shorin-Ryu.
Higashionna
probably
did
it
know
and
also
Sokon
Matsumura.
For
sure
it
is,
that
the
Kata
was
practise
in
the
village
Kunemura, where the residence of the chinese delegation was.
The
here
described
version
is
the
Hakutsuru
no
Kunemura
and
is
known
as
the
longest
of
all
public
Kata.
It
also
includes
a
lot
of
techniques
we
find
in
Kata
like
Gankaku, Nipaipo, Patsai and others.
It’s
techniques
are
with
a
special
elegance
and
mystic
which
is
difficult
to
describe.
It’s
not
as
straight
and
mechanical
as
the
most
of
today
known
Kata.
Hakutsuru's
faszination
is
the
kind
of
moving,
which
reminds
strongly
to
the
crane.
But
tough
of
all it’s strangeness it appears natural.
It
would
be
possible
to
write
a
lot
about
Hakutsuru,
or
discuss,
but
this
isn't
the
right
way for the Kata. It's maybe similar to music. It's better to listen as to speak about.
Happoren
Meaning of the name
8 Directions
Moves: 64
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Advanced
Happoren
is
avery
special
Kata.
The
principles
and
idea
seems
to
be
a
mix
between
Sanchin
and
Tensho.
But
this
is
no
theory
about
a
relationship
between
this
three
Kata.
More
than
this
Happoren
seems
to
be
a
Kata
which
is
concentrate
on
the
counterparts
tension
and
relax.
In
this
way
it
includes
isometric
tension
of
muscles
which
are
not
normal
for
the
crane
style.
But
it's
not
for
sure
that
this
is
an
authentic
part
of
the
Kata.
Kata
are
often
developed
and
will
be
handed
done
very
seldom
in
their
origin
form.
In
counterpart
to
the
number
of
movements
Happoren
is
more
short,
but
needs
more
than two minutes for doing it.
This
is
based
by
the
concentration
to
breathing
and
the
slow
motion
of
the
techniques.
In
fact
there
are
only
4
techniques
of
some
kind
of
Tetsui
Uchi
which
will
be
done
fast.
All other techniques will be done in slow and very slow motion.
Nevertheless
Happoren
is
a
very
difficult
Kata.
And
the
using
of
Happoren
is
very
good
for
the
health,
because
of
this
that
all
movements
are
a
good
gymnastical
exercises, especially for the joints.
The
alternate
name
of
Happoren
is
Paipuren.
Happoren
is
one
of
a
very
few
number
of Kata which can help to learn to feel Chi in the palm!
Haufa
Meaning of the name
Moves: 35
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Medium
Haufa
is
a
very
short
Kata.
It
begins
like
Hakkaku
or
Hakutsuru.
But
the
main
point
is
to teach the Kakiwake Uke, Kuri Uke and especially the Haito Uchi.
These
techniques
will
be
repeat
three
times
with
single
hand
and
five
times
with
both
hands.
Important
is
the
right
use
of
biomechanics
by
using
a
special
insertion
of
the
shoulder.
With
the
slowl
and
calm
movements
of
the
body
Haufa
has
a
lot
of
elegance,
but
suddenly
the
techniques
of
the
arms
rising
an
unexpactable
velocity.
And
by
the
fact
that the Kata don't looks versatile and advanced the possible Bunkai is versatile.
Also
fact
is
that
it’s
techniques,
because
of
the
the
special
biomechanics,
are
with
strong
power.
In
fact
the
old
techniques
of
White
crane
style
are
very
dangerous
used in the right way.
Mostly
of
the
punching
and
pushing
techniques
are
done
with
open
hands,
but
it's
effect and power is even higher than comparable techniques with closed fists.
Shinpa
Meaning of the name
Moves: 31
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito-Ryu
Level
Medium
It's
unknown
where
this
Kata
comes
from.
According
to
Kenei
Mabuni
it's
a
chinese
form.
And
becauce
of
the
techniques
like
Kuri
Uke
and
Washide,
we
can
add
the
Kata
to the white crane style.
The
Kata
is
very
short
and
Kuri
Uke
and
the
following
Gyaku
zuki
will
be
repeated
again and again.
Shinpa shows no versatil technique, but is difficult to learn.
Espeically the turn after the Mae Geri needs a special using of the hips.
The Kata is known in the schools of Shito-Ryu, but will be done seldom.
karatekata
Meaning of the name
28 steps
Moves: 64
Nipaipo
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Medium
Nipaipo
is
a
very
advanced
Kata
with
many
highly
advanced
techniques and very fast combinations.
The
Kata
was
brought
to
Okinawa
by
Go
Kenki
and
found
it's
way
to
Shito-Ryu by Kenwa Mabuni.
Nipaipo
demands
advanced
skills
for
coordination
and
balance.
It
includes
strong
attacks
to
the
vital
points,
done
with
Nukite
and
Ippon
Ken,
but
also
includes
lever
techniques
and
some
ways
of
throwing.
Nipaipo
shows
very
fine
techniques
and
we
teach
how
to
doge
by
doing
turns.
Like
in
many
old
Kata
the
details
of
this
special
techniques
are
not
to
see,
but
very
important
for
the
correct
performing of the Kata.
Especially
the
turn,
which
is
part
of
a
throwing
technique,
demands
are
precise
work
of
the
hips
and
joints
of
the
feet.
But
for
to
learn
this technique it is necessary to know the details of the Bunkai.
Nearly
all
movements
of
the
Kata
have
a
high
level
with
a
lot
of
special
details
in
biomechanics.
This
makes
the
Kata
to
one
of
the
most
difficult
of
Karate.
Unfortunately
it’s
not
as
common
as
in
history to get a deep understanding of the principles of Kata.
Meaning of the name
Moves: 33
Hakkaku
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
The
concept
of
Hakkaku
and
the
performance
of
the
techniques
is
very
close
to
the
Haufa,
Hakutsturu
and
especially
to
Hakucho.
The
first
part
of
the
Kata
is
very
calm
and
fluid,
with
elegance
and
slowly
speed.
But
coming
to
the
end
the
velocity
increase
as
hight
that
it
is
not possible to see the special details of the hand techniques.
Because
of
this
Hakkaku
is
a
perfect
symbol
for
the
crane,
how
he
is
on
the
research
for
food,
while
he
is
stalking
through
the
water.
It
matches
that
the
Kata
will
be
done
only
in
straight
forward
direction
above a distance about 6 metre.
Done
in
a
tournament
it
would
be
end
directly
in
front
of
the
main
judge
with
the
last
technique
(Soe-Uke
in
Neko
Ashi
Dachi)
close
to
his
nose.
The
source
of
the
Kata
is
unknown.
It’s
relationship
to
Hakucho
could
mean
that
Hakkaku
was
developed
from
this
Kata,
but
it
could
been
also
otherwise.
Possible
that
it
comes
from
the
Matsumura
school,
which
did
include
several
Kata
of
the
White
crane
style.
Hakkaku
is
in
any
case
a
Kata
of
White
crane
(Bay
he
quan,
alos
known
as
Hakutsuru
Ken),
but
is
not
identical
with
the
Hakutsuru
Kata.
A
version
of
Kata
Paiho
shows
in
the
first
half
nearly
the
same
techniques.
Because
of
the
fact
that
Teruo
Hayashi,
founder
of
Hayashi
ha
Shito
Ryu,
did
study
Ryuei
Ryu
it
could
mean
that
Hakkaku
is
the
first
part
of
a
version
of
Paiho.
On
the
other
hand
this
version of Paiho could be a continue of Hakkaku.
Meaning of the name
Onehundred Birds
Moves: 30
Hakucho
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
These
Hakucho
looks
as
similar
to
the
Kata
Hakkaku,
that
we
could
give her the name Hakkaku Sho.
But
it
doesn't
includes
as
many
techniques
as
Hakkaku,
nor
does
it
have
similiar
dynamic.
More
than
this
it
is
a
very
calm
Kata
without
any
special
technical
level.
But
a
big
part
is
the
elegance
and
breathing.
The
Kata
is
without
any
high
difficulties,
and
it
is
a
good
Kata
for
to
start
to
study
the
crane
school.
But
nevertheless
the
techniques aren't harmless in use.
Meaning of the name
Moves: 39
Hakufa
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
The
Kata
Hakufa
comes
directly
form
China
and
Chojun
Miyagi
brought
it
into
the
Karate
of
Okinawa.
And
Hakufa
is
still
a
part
of
the
okinawan
Goju-Ryu.
The
beginning
of
the
Kata
reminds
to
the
Kata
Tensho.
Also
in
Hakufa
wie
see
circle
techniques
with
open
hands
and
different ways of using Washide (crane beak).
Especially
this
fist
form
of
Washide
is
a
main
part
of
the
Kata.
In
the
second half of the Kata it will done 10 times in different ways.
Hakufa
is
very
interesting
Kata.
A
lot
of
it’s
techniques
will
be
execute
very
soft
and
slowly.
This
makes
the
Kata
special
an
gives
a
lot
of
majesty.
Meaning of the name
White Crane
Moves: 114
Hakutsuru
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
Hakutsuru
is
known
as
the
most
mystified
and
most
important
of
all
Kata
used
in
Okinawa.
It
was
a
top
secret
Kata
until
to
the
centre
of
the
20th.
century
and
handed
down
to
only
a
view
students.
Meanwhile
there
are
a
lot
of
Kata
with
the
name
Hakutsuru.
Sometimes
also
the
Haufa
and
Hakkaku
will
be
seen
as
Hakutsuru.
But
Hakkaku
and
Haufa
are
completly
different
Kata
and
have
only
the technical relationship to Hakutsuru.
Probably
there
are
different
interpretations
of
the
original
Hakutsuru
which
was
known
also
in
Shorei-Ryu
as
well
as
in
Shorin-Ryu.
Higashionna
probably
did
it
know
and
also
Sokon
Matsumura.
For
sure
it
is,
that
the
Kata
was
practise
in
the
village
Kunemura,
where
the residence of the chinese delegation was.
The
here
described
version
is
the
Hakutsuru
no
Kunemura
and
is
known
as
the
longest
of
all
public
Kata.
It
also
includes
a
lot
of
techniques we find in Kata like Gankaku, Nipaipo, Patsai and others.
It’s
techniques
are
with
a
special
elegance
and
mystic
which
is
difficult
to
describe.
It’s
not
as
straight
and
mechanical
as
the
most
of
today
known
Kata.
Hakutsuru's
faszination
is
the
kind
of
moving,
which
reminds
strongly
to
the
crane.
But
tough
of
all
it’s
strangeness
it
appears
natural.
It
would
be
possible
to
write
a
lot
about
Hakutsuru,
or
discuss,
but
this
isn't
the
right
way
for
the
Kata.
It's
maybe similar to music. It's better to listen as to speak about.
Meaning of the name
8 Directions
Moves: 64
Happoren
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
Happoren
is
avery
special
Kata.
The
principles
and
idea
seems
to
be
a
mix
between
Sanchin
and
Tensho.
But
this
is
no
theory
about
a
relationship between this three Kata.
More
than
this
Happoren
seems
to
be
a
Kata
which
is
concentrate
on
the
counterparts
tension
and
relax.
In
this
way
it
includes
isometric
tension
of
muscles
which
are
not
normal
for
the
crane
style.
But
it's
not
for
sure
that
this
is
an
authentic
part
of
the
Kata.
Kata
are
often
developed and will be handed done very seldom in their origin form.
In
counterpart
to
the
number
of
movements
Happoren
is
more
short,
but needs more than two minutes for doing it.
This
is
based
by
the
concentration
to
breathing
and
the
slow
motion
of
the
techniques.
In
fact
there
are
only
4
techniques
of
some
kind
of
Tetsui
Uchi
which
will
be
done
fast.
All
other
techniques
will
be
done
in
slow
and
very
slow
motion.
Nevertheless
Happoren
is
a
very
difficult
Kata.
And
the
using
of
Happoren
is
very
good
for
the
health,
because
of
this
that
all
movements
are
a
good
gymnastical
exercises,
especially
for
the
joints.
The
alternate
name
of
Happoren
is
Paipuren.
Happoren
is
one
of
a
very
few
number
of
Kata
which
can
help
to
learn
to feel Chi in the palm!
Meaning of the name
Moves: 35
Haufa
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
Haufa
is
a
very
short
Kata.
It
begins
like
Hakkaku
or
Hakutsuru.
But
the
main
point
is
to
teach
the
Kakiwake
Uke,
Kuri
Uke
and
especially
the Haito Uchi.
These
techniques
will
be
repeat
three
times
with
single
hand
and
five
times
with
both
hands.
Important
is
the
right
use
of
biomechanics
by
using a special insertion of the shoulder.
With
the
slowl
and
calm
movements
of
the
body
Haufa
has
a
lot
of
elegance,
but
suddenly
the
techniques
of
the
arms
rising
an
unexpactable
velocity.
And
by
the
fact
that
the
Kata
don't
looks
versatile and advanced the possible Bunkai is versatile.
Also
fact
is
that
it’s
techniques,
because
of
the
the
special
biomechanics,
are
with
strong
power.
In
fact
the
old
techniques
of
White crane style are very dangerous used in the right way.
Mostly
of
the
punching
and
pushing
techniques
are
done
with
open
hands,
but
it's
effect
and
power
is
even
higher
than
comparable
techniques with closed fists.
Meaning of the name
Moves: 31
Shinpa
Classification
Shorei-Ryu
Style
Shito Ryu
Level
Advanced
It's
unknown
where
this
Kata
comes
from.
According
to
Kenei
Mabuni
it's
a
chinese
form.
And
becauce
of
the
techniques
like
Kuri
Uke
and
Washide, we can add the Kata to the white crane style.
The
Kata
is
very
short
and
Kuri
Uke
and
the
following
Gyaku
zuki
will
be repeated again and again.
Shinpa shows no versatil technique, but is difficult to learn.
Espeically
the
turn
after
the
Mae
Geri
needs
a
special
using
of
the
hips.
The
Kata
is
known
in
the
schools
of
Shito-Ryu,
but
will
be
done
seldom.
