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Seipai is the ninth and final traditional kata in the Zen Do Kai system.

Seipai is the third and final form in the final set of three traditional forms. The practitioner will demonstrate understanding of this form at the fifth degree, upper masters level. The sixth, seventh and eighth degree levels do not require further learning of traditional forms, though practice of all nine katas is expected to continue, to facilitate further integration and understanding of the Senjo philosophy. Further practice also develops the character of the practitioner's personal freeform and the extension forms (ie. the three weapons forms at fourth degree level).

There are two more katas though. These are contemplated at the ninth and tenth dan levels. They are named 'Kururunfa' and 'Suparimpei'. The Suparimpei kata is highly complex and difficult to perform because it contains some of the most advanced and secret techniques used in the school of Goju-Ryu. It is believed to be composed of one hundred and eight different fighting movements.