Saifa 碎破

Literally means tear apart and destroy/smash and tear. It is the first classic Kata in the Goju-Ryu repertoire of Kata. Classic in the sense that is was handed down by Ryu Ryuko Sensei to Higaonna Kanryo Sensei. Its origins are most likely to be found in the white crane boxing-style in China.

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Take a step 45° to the RIGHT (facing LEFT) into RIGHT Musubi Dachi, and at the same time the LEFT thumb and little finger are inside the RIGHT fist on the RIGHT hip. Step with the LEFT foot backwards into RIGHT Shiko Dachi and bring LEFT hand to push at chest height and then RIGHT Jodan (Upper) Ura Uchi (Backfist).

Take a step 45° to the LEFT (facing RIGHT) into LEFT Musubi Dachi, and at the same time the RIGHT thumb and little finger are inside the LEFT fist on the LEFT hip. Step with the RIGHT foot backwards into LEFT Shiko Dachi and bring RIGHT hand to push at chest height and then LEFT Jodan (Upper) Ura Uchi (Backfist).

Take a step 45° to the RIGHT (facing LEFT) into RIGHT Musubi Dachi, and at the same time the LEFT thumb and little finger are inside the RIGHT fist on the RIGHT hip. Step with the LEFT foot backwards into RIGHT Shiko Dachi and bring LEFT hand to push at chest height and then RIGHT Jodan (Upper) Ura Uchi (Backfist).

Step with LEFT foot in arc, facing Shomen (front).

Apply Heron Leg Stance (RIGHT knee up, RIGHT hand down and LEFT hand up, toes pointing to ground.) followed by a RIGHT Mae Geri.

Straight away move to RIGHT and apply Heron Leg Stance (LEFT knee up, LEFT hand down and RIGHT hand up and toes pointing to ground.) followed by a LEFT Mae Geri.

Step with the LEFT foot backwards into RIGHT Zenkutsu Dachi, followed by RIGHT Kake Uke and double punch (Parallel).
In an arc strike the RIGHT hand (Open) with the LEFT fist).

Step in an arc with RIGHT leg, slightly to the LEFT and turn around 180° to the LEFT into LEFT Zenkutsu Dachi, opposite front. Then LEFT Kake Uke and double punch (Parallel). Again, in an arc strike the LEFT hand (Open) with the RIGHT fist).

Next apply, RIGHT Sweep 90° to the RIGHT, into Side Heiko Stance then RIGHT hammer strike (KIAI)-grab back and LEFT inverted punch.

Immediately, LEFT Sweep 90° to the LEFT, into Side Heiko Stance then LEFT hammer strike (KIAI)-grab back and RIGHT inverted punch, taking 2 seconds come into RIGHT Sanchin Dachi, then straightaway reverse Punch.

Step forward to the RIGHT with the LEFT foot and swing 180° into RIGHT Neko Ashi Dachi, same time RIGHT Haito Uchi (Ridge Hand Strike), RIGHT hand rotates as LEFT hand is arced into a double palm/heel strike (RIGHT to shoulder, LEFT to Hip).

Bring RIGHT foot back into Musubi Dachi and RIGHT hand in LEFT, then down to groin, and bow.