EMPI

Empi (Flying Swallow) one of the oldest karate forms, belonging to Shorin school, originally called Wanshu after the name of its autor/ This short, beautiful form includes swift changes of directions, resembling famous in Japanise Budo Tsubame-gaeshi, or swallow-turn, as well as rare used rising punch, followed by low punch. Kata ends with the spectacular jump, intended to gain momentum for the throw. The version shown here is the official gradingrequirement of Latvian Karate-Jutsu Federation. Всех “