Kata Sepai

Similarly to Sanseru, Sepai’s translation is a numerical reference, meaning ‘18 hands’, and just like Sanseru the debate continues over what the numbers refer to. There is little to found on the history and origins of this kata other than the kanji for Seipai which translates to the number 18 using the Okinawan dialect. However, the kanji for Sei can also mean ‘controlling’.