Rōhai Nidan (Shitō-ryū)

About This Kata

Name Rōhai Nidan [鷺牌二段]
Translation Vision of a Crane Level 2
Style Shitō-ryū
Level Advanced
History Rōhai Nidan is the second of three versions of the Rōhai kata preserved in Shitō-ryū. They were taught by Itosu Ankō and preserved by Kenwa Mabuni. Shōtōkan’s Meikyo is derived from the three Rōhai versions.
Lineage Kōsaku Matsumora (Tomari-te) → Itosu Ankō → Kenwa Mabuni (Shitō-ryū)

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