Empi

Empi is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above, however it is also common for it to be selected by sho and Nidan grades. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 7. Nakayama states "This is the kata formerly known as Wanshu . The meaning of the name Empi,  "flying swallow" is found in the upper level rising strike and in jumping and striking while grasping the opponent and pulling him in, which are suggestive of the high and low flight of the swallow."

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Above : Funakoshi Sensei

Above : Asai Sensei

Above : Asai Sensei

Above : Kagawa Sensei

Above : Kanazawa Sensei

Above : Yamaguchi Sensei - JKS

Above : Yamaguchi Sensei - JKS

Above : Nagaki Sensei - JKS

Above : Yahara Sensei - kata - Bunkai - Team kata & Slow motion (9 mins)

Above : Rhodes Sensei KUGB - Bunkai Leeds 1982

Above : JKA - Junior team Kata

Above : Empi with Commentary - SKI

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