Naifanchi is one of the most important KATAs in Shito-ryu, or Okinawan classical karate.
The movie below is Naifanchi of Shito-kai.
The movie below is Naifanchi played by Choshin Chibana sensei, the founder of Shorin-ryu, in his later years.
There are three Katas named Naifanchi: Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan. Naifanchi Shodan is the original but anonymous one, while Nidan and Sandan was made by Anko Itosu sensei, the master at Shuri-te (karate in Shuri area), who is known as the restorer of Okinawan karate. Choshin Chibana sensei was one of immediate pupils of Anko Itosu sensei.
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