Seishan Kata - Practicing
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SEISHAN
'Thirteen'. Refers to thirteen techniques. An Okinawa-te Kata that was generally taught as the
first Karate Kata in the 1900's, during the period of time Itosu-Yasutsune taught at the public
school system. Seishan is still practiced in China, in one form or another, by numerous
schools of Kung-fu. Nowadays Pinan Kata are generally considered to be the 'introductory'
Kata. Practised within numerous Karate schools in Okinawa and Japan. Also known as
Seisan. Known as Hangetsu in Shotokan.
For further information please view the Seishan Instructional Video page.