Kata Information

Kata is a formal exercise whereby the Karate-Ka engages in defense and attack with imaginary opponents. Kata contains all of the techniques and attack many apponents at once.

The basis of Kata lies in the concept "Karate ni sente nashi", which is translated as "there is no first attack in Karate." All Kata begin with a defensive movement. The Kata teaches that the true Karate-Ka never strikes first, and never strikes in anger.

1. Kata should start and end with Rei (bow)
2. Correct Basic techniques
3. Breathing
4. Dachi (stances)
5. Posture
6. Chakugan (Focusing)
7. Bunkai (Meaning and Application)
8. Zanshin (Awareness)
9. Repetition - to perfect the Kata

            Shotokan Kata

Heian Shodan Heian Godan Bassai Dai Jion Gankaku Nijushiho Gojushiho Sho

Heian Nidan Tekki Shodan Bassai Sho Jiin Chinte Unsu

Heian Sandan Tekki Nidan Kanku Dai Enpi Sochin Wankan

Heian Yondan Tekki Sandan Kanku Sho Jitte Meikyo Gojushiho Dai