Nijushiho Kata

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NIJUSHIHO

Previous names :

Niseshi, Neseishi.

Meaning of kata :

Nijushiho means 24 moves or 24 steps.

Origins of kata :

The exact origins of the kata are unknown. It is known to have been practised by Tomari-te.

Sensei Kanazawa states that the various parts of the kata are similar to Unsu and may have been created by Ankichi Aragaki like Sochin.

Sensei Nakayama tells of being taught this kata by Kenwa Mabuni the founder of the Shito-ryu karate school.

Practised by :

Shotokan, Shito Ryu and Wado Ryu.