Who Created Seisan Kata?

Are you a martial artist who wonders where kata comes from?

Or where it comes from?

Seisan kata can be traced back to Okinawan karate, which actually originated in China. During this time, many martial artists were traveling to China and bringing back new and different moves to Japan, so it’s unclear who exactly created Seisan kata. This form was also practiced by all three style of Okinawan karate – Shuri-te, Tomari-te, and Naha-te. Each style credited the kata to a different person. As time went on, the exact moves of the Seisan kata became different for each style of karate, so it’s also unclear which version of Seisan kata is the original.

Seisan kata is difficult and meant for more advanced students, sometimes being taught at the black belt level. Many modern styles of karate use Seisan kata, such as:

• Goju Ryu
• Wado Ryu
• Seidokan
• Uechi Ryu & more

Learn more about Seisan kata.

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