Seisan kata Enbusen. Performed by Arcenio Advincula 

Isshin-ryū Karate Seisan kata Enbusen.
Enbusen (演武線) foot pattern of kata; starting & finishing point of kata.
ENBUSEN: “One of the the most important functions of the intermediate movements is that of positional coincidence”; they cause the final position of the kata to coincide with the initial position. The kata begins at one point and ends at the same point so that symmetry of position, as well as movement, is upheld. This positional coincidence for beginning and end of kata is stressed in both Shuri-te and Tomari-te. It can be observed in Okinawan folk dances, and the greatest Okinawan folk musicians accept this theory of positional coincidence. Needless to say, the Okinawan folk dance is different in function from karate, but both of them have many common characteristics in the movement of feet and hands. The theory of positional coincidence is also supported by principles of physical training. Well balanced movements in symmetry are essential to any exercise or sport.” The Essence of Okinawan karate-do by ~ Shoshin Nakamine (Pg. 99)