Karate1 Okinawa - Male Kata FINAL - Kiyuna vs. Shimbaba

Ryo Kiyuna (Japan) performing the kata Suparimpei against Issei Shimbaba (Japan) performing the kata Chatanyara Kushanku in the FINALS of the Karate1 Premier League championships in Okinawa, Japan 2015. Kiyuna won 4-1.

[@davinavarro3401]

apesar do nível bom demais, prefiro Issei

[@jimmyseraphin7314]

i really prefer shinbaba... i don t understand why the judges are so with kyuna

[@CharlieRobe]

+Jimmy Seraphin. I thought both practitioners were really good but Shinbaba's technique just seemed more about fluff then anything else. I mean,...his speed was incredible but I didn't see any real strength. He was just doing a form (Kata). Kiyuna on the other hand showed internal and external strength, speed, softness,...etc. I could see the bunkai behind what he was doing. At least that's what it appeared to me. I loved it!!!! Osu!!!

[@HarHar232]

Suparinpei is more complex than what people may think. It's not all about power, sharp and snappy movements. I thought they both did really well, just that the way Kiyuna executed Suparinpei, it was really good. Shinbaba was quick and snappy, but I feel he lacks in spirit vs Kiyuna. As a performance it's superb lol

[@CharlieRobe]

HaruHaru HarHar Well said.

[@gibbynikmusic9633]

Shinbaba was over dramatic. Kiyuna has a maturity rarely seen at his age. I was captivated by Kiyuna and after Shinbabas first Kake goe It was a no brainer.

[@abcdefg1020304050]

And shimbaba sliped a little in the First turn when he goes to mae geri, kiyuna's kata was Flawless

[@hwoods01]

what the fuck is this?

[@roqueproenca7711]

Parabéns muito bom os dois..Oss