Master Teruo Chinen "Saifa Kata"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MSjKvvPWRc
In my early years I was shown various versions of Saifa. Then in 1986 I observed Chinen Sensei perform Saifa at a clinic Rich Bernard hosted in Derry, NH.
Right after that I chose to solidify the Saifa I would teach. That version was not exactly as I had been shown various versions. As I look at the Chinen Sensei version I can see how he influenced my choices.
I cannot really source the version I used for us. Then again I was not beholden to any Goju group.
What I choose was likely a combination of the versions I had learned. Then again I really was not trying to imitate anyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSnrLqIsFxM
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