KATA

Literally translated, kata means “shape which cuts the ground.”

A kata is an imaginary fight with a sequence of blocks, kicks and punches from one or more stances. It involves forward, backward and side movements. The balance between offensive and defensive techniques, the stances used and the direction and flow of movement all serve to give each kata its distinctive character.

TAIKYOKU KATAS

• Taikyoku sono ichi
• Taikyoku sono ni
• Taikyoku sono san
• Sokugi taikyoku sono ichi
• Sokugi taikyoku sono ni
• Sokugi taikyoku sono san

PINAN KATAS

• Pinan sono ichi
• Pinan sono ni
• Pinan sono san
• Pinan sono Yon
• Pinan sono Go

OTHER KATAS

• Yantzu
• Tsuki No Kata
• Sanchin No Kata
• Gekisai Dai
• Gekisai Sho
• Sahia
• Tensho
• Seienchin
• Seipai
• Garyu
• Kanku
• Sushiho

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