A look at this fundamental kata of the Shōrin-ryū Karate styles and an integral part of the Wado Ryu Karate style. Ohtsuka O'sensei said Naihanchi (ナイハンチ) was his favourite kata, and you could spend a lifetime practicing it and understanding it. For more information on these courses Contact Us and ask for further details.

Naihanchi Kata and Kaisetsu

A look at this fundamental kata of the Shōrin-ryū Karate styles and an integral part of the Wado Ryu Karate style. Ohtsuka O'sensei said Naihanchi (ナイハンチ) was his favourite kata, and you could spend a lifetime practicing it and understanding it.

A wonderfully complete but short kata, it is the gateway to Seishan and Jion kata, and contains a complete fighting style within its powerful movements.

Here Sensei Roger Vickerman 6th Dan Renshi, looks at the kata and some of the hidden gems within. A very detailed look at the core of this kata from the correct Naihanchi dachi (stance) to the classic Okinawan slipping Uke techniques.

Join us on this 10-minute journey into a lifetime of study.

Naihanchi Kata Master Class

This is a video of just the kata and a very detailed look at the look and feel of this definitive kata of the Wado Ryu kata family, Naihanchi (ナイハンチ).

Sensei Roger Vickerman 6th Dan Renshi takes you through literally step by step and explains each position and technique, as well as breakout explanations about the stance, the foot positions and the movements of the kata.

For anybody that has ever searched for a kata to better understand it or help to learn it and found just a video of somebody performing the kata at various speeds, this video is for you. Follow us on this journey through Naihanchi from start to finish from several learning angles for a complete and holistic view, and learn from 50 years of knowledge and experience from one of the countries top teachers and practitioners of Wado Ryu Karate-jutsu.

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