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PERFORMED BY MASTER ZENPO AND KYOSHI ZENSHUN SHIMABUKURO Passai Gwa is one of many variations of the Passai kata found throughout Okinawan karate. Numerous forms of Passai exist across different lineages, reflecting the way kata were preserved and adapted by various teachers over time. In Japanese karate, a related form is known as Bassai Sho. […]
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