Rohai

Rohai

Rohai translates as “vision of a white heron”. The name of the kata reflects the large flowing arm movements contained in it that resemble the movement of a heron’s wings. The version of Rohai practiced in Wado-Ryu is derived from Rohai Shodan as created by Anko Itosu. Ohtsuka was taught this kata by Kenwa Mabuni.