Saifa
Believed to have been introduced by Kanryo Higaonna from China, although some claims have stated that Miyagi may have introduced saifa. If the Geki kata are the introductory kata for children and adolescents, then Saifa can be considered the adult equivalent.
Saifa kata is comprised of two kanji Sai and Ha , the Okinawan pronunciation though of Ha is Fa.
The kanji Sai, as in Gekisai, is to 'smash'. The second kanji Ha/Fa means to 'tear'. This can be translated as, 'Smash and Tear.
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