About This Kata
| Name | Saifa [砕破] |
| Translation | Smash and Tear / Break and Destroy |
| Style | Gōjū-ryū |
| Level | Intermediate |
| History | Saifa is one of the classical Gōjū-ryū kata with roots in Chinese martial arts, particularly White Crane and Tiger styles from Fujian Province, transmitted to Okinawa through Higaonna Kanryō during his studies in China in the 1870s. It is characterised by powerful breaking and tearing techniques. Saifa is typically the first classical kata taught after the Gekisai forms. Also known as Saiha. |
| Lineage | Chinese martial arts → Higaonna Kanryō (Naha-te) → Chōjun Miyagi (Gōjū-ryū) |
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