Intro to Goju Ryu Saifa Kata - Basics, Stances and Tips

Saifa is traditionally the third kata taught in Goju Ryu, and the name translates to “smash and tear“. Welcome to Saifa 101! This intro to Saifa is a step-by-step walkthrough of the kata, explaining the finer points of the kata as taught in our OGKK-affiliated dojo. Learn the stepping, hand techniques and subtle detail of this beautiful and deadly kata. We work on basics, stances and tips for this kata, as well as common mistakes. Chapters: 00:00 - Opening moves - zenkutsudachi, musubidachi, break, shikodachi, uraken 03:07 - second section: double block, maegeri, double punch, fist smash 06:10 - kiai point: hammer fist, short punch 08:15 - Ending: gyaku-zuki (reverse punch), mawashi uke Smash that subscribe button like a makiwara for new videos every Friday! Once you've watched this, please check out our Saifa bunkai video to expand your knowledge: Instructor: Che Jagger, 5th Dan, OGKK Head instructor and owner, Goju Ryu Karate Centre Find us on social! Video producer: Zoe Jagger-Hinis, 2nd Dan, OGKK Assistant instructor, dojo administrator, blogger and karate historian