Mastering the Sepai Kata | KB Karate Academy

Welcome to our karate channel! In this video, we delve into the history and techniques of the Sepai (Goju-Ryu) kata. Learn the essential moves and principles behind this classic kata from the KB Karate Academy guides you through it step by step. Sepai is one of the most famous kata in karate. Similarly to Sanseru, Sepai's translation is a numerical reference, meaning '18 hands', and just like Sanseru.
Each black belt student must demonstrate a sound understanding and ability of strong flowing techniques coinciding with explosive movements. The most challenging Goju-Ryu kata to date, it entails a number of circular, whipping movements and abstract hand techniques. It incorporates a number of angles and even pivoting movements as well as challenging the student by moving from long and short stances. This video will help you to learn Sepai, one of the katas used in Goju-Ryu Karate. This Goju-Ryu kata is also known as Saipai.