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[Taikyoku series] Enpi or Empi The 2 calligraphic charectars "En pi" translated literally means is "Flying Swallow"
Formerly called Wanshu, this kata has it's origins in the shuri Te school and is considered to be one of the earlier known katas. The kata's movements emulate the quick up and down flights of the Swallow. The kata cosists of 37 movements
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These three katas Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan & Sandan were developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi Sensei, the son of Funakoshi Ginchin Dai sensei These katas are primarily to teach the absolute fundamentals of Shotokan Karate-do.