According to Mr. Akio Kinjo, a karate
researcher, the name “Saifa” is derived from “Sai”,
a Chinese word meaning a
lion. I agree with him. I suppose “Sai” is a Fukian dialect for a
lion.
Actually, in Indonesia, where many Chinese descendants from Fujian province or
Fukien province lives, a lion dance is called “Barong Sai”.
“Barong” is an
Indonesian word, while “Sai” is a Chinese word. In the techniques
of Saifa,
there is a double knuckle strike. I think it resembles a lion’s paws.



There is
also a technique of grabbing “topknot” of an opponent. In ancient
Okinawa, most
men tied their hair in topknots, so Saifa is supposed to be a quite old Kata.





Watch my
performance of Saifa and enjoy it. Thanks!

http://yamada-san.blogspot.com/2008/11/saifa.htmlSanzinsoo in Osaka, Japan



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