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I need to learn Empi for my 1st kyu (2nd Black tip) in Go-Kan Ryu. We do not use weapons. Does anyone know the bunkai of the jump and shuto uke near the end of the kata

I don't study hein needan at all. My style at the moment is Go-Kan Ryu. Currently, my Tournament kata is Sei-un-chin, which is 2nd kyu (black tip), for 1st kyu (black tip??? why-please explain) is empi. GKRs Shodan-Ho (provisional black belt) katas are Sepai and San-Seru

I know some people slate mixed styles, but GKR Karate is very good. Its a combination of Shotokan and Gogu-Ryu and has about 60,000 members in Britain. There are many more thousands in Australia, New Zealand, and we have started some classes in the US. Its a simple(ish) style, and teaches all the basics of martial arts (discipline, honour, self-defense confidence etc.) but is not harsh for children. I have been doing this style for 6 years, and I am nearly sixteen. If there is a class near you, it would be a great oppourtunity for you kids...especially if they become an instructor in the US. We travel all over the world for Tournaments etc, and we can enter NAS tournaments. A list off all GKR classes can be found at http://www.gkrkarate.com