Suparinpei Kata - Instructional
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'One-hundred and eight'. Was introduced to Okinawa from the Fukien Province in China over
100 years ago. Involves fast and slow complex movements with harmonised breathing
control. The most advanced of the 13 Goju-ryu Kata developed by Karate master Chojun-Miyagi. Involves movements with harmonised breathing control. Contains 108 fighting
movements symbolising, it is said, the 108 desires/temptations (violations) of man, as listed in
Buddhist doctrines. However, as there are considered 108 major stunning and killing points
on the human body, my personal belief is that this Kata has its origins from the acupoint
school originally established by Feng-Yiquan. Additionally, Susruta-Samhita was an Indian
medical Sastra of the 2nd century AD. Susruta wrote the book to give information highlighting
the ‘108 vulnerable points' on the body.
This Kata (as with Unsu) was practised by Ohtsuka-Sensei. However it was believed that, as
it did not reflect the correct 'concepts' of Wado-ryu, it was dropped from the school in the very
early years of the style's development. However, due to its popularity amongst Wado-ka, it
has resurfaced. The Wado version of this Kata was recreated in 2001 by Hakoishi Katsumi 8th
Dan and is now practised within all JKF-Wadokai Dojo throughout the world. In the JKFWadokai,
Suparinpei is still undergoing changes and influences, depending on who tends to
be involved with the Technical Directorship within JKF-Wadokai. However, British Wadokai
practises the version that was first introduced into the UK by Hakoishi Sensei and practised
by Sakagami Sensei back in 2003.