KATA is a Japanese term used to describe a choreographed pattern of movements arranged in such away to practice a series of defense and attacking techniques. Kata can be performed alone or in a group.
The application part of the kata is called Bunkai, which requires a partner to practice and execute the defense and offense techniques found in the kata.
The application part of the kata is called Bunkai, which requires a partner to practice and execute the defense and offense techniques found in the kata.
In Shito Ryu style, a Karate-ka need to memorize the kata and its applications (Bunkai) as well as the Japanese terms for each movement and techniques. Grading for higher lever will follow a predetermine syllabus.
Click on TABS below for list of sample katas a karate student need to learn in Shito Kai for grading
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Kata for WHITE belt to YELLOW belt (from 9th kyu to 8th kyu)
1) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in moto dachi
2) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (2) in moto dachi
3) Kihon kata dai san dosa (3) in moto dachi
4) Kihon Kata dai yon dosa (4) in moto dachi
1) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in moto dachi
2) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (2) in moto dachi
3) Kihon kata dai san dosa (3) in moto dachi
4) Kihon Kata dai yon dosa (4) in moto dachi
Kihon kata consist of basic karate movements suitable for beginners. With these Kihon kata beginner can familiarize with the basic karate blocks, punches and kicks, such as upper, middle and lower blocks. Along with the basic middle kick and middle punch. Stance used in the Kihon kata is natural walking stance called moto dachi, which is also a kumite stance.
List of Basic Kata
1) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in moto dachi
2) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (2) in moto dachi
3) Kihon kata dai san dosa (3) in moto dachi
4) Kihon Kata dai yon dosa (4) in moto dachi
5) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
6) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
7) Kihon kata dai san dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
8) Kihon kata dai yon dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
List of Basic Kata
1) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in moto dachi
2) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (2) in moto dachi
3) Kihon kata dai san dosa (3) in moto dachi
4) Kihon Kata dai yon dosa (4) in moto dachi
5) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
6) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
7) Kihon kata dai san dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
8) Kihon kata dai yon dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
Embusen for Kihon Kata, a common floor pattern for beginners.
Kata for YELLOW belt to GREEN belt (from 8th kyu to 7th kyu)
5) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
6) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
7) Kihon kata dai san dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
8) Kihon kata dai yon dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
9) Heian Shodan
5) Kihon kata dai ichi dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
6) Kihon kata dai ni dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
7) Kihon kata dai san dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
8) Kihon kata dai yon dosa (1) in nekoashi dachi
9) Heian Shodan
KATA: HEIAN SHODAN ( used to be called Pinan shodan)
DESCRIPTION: 1st kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR:Matsumura based on teachings of Channan from China
In ShitoKai Malaysia its called Heian Shodan, some other karate schools call it Heian Nidan
DESCRIPTION: 1st kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR:Matsumura based on teachings of Channan from China
In ShitoKai Malaysia its called Heian Shodan, some other karate schools call it Heian Nidan
Video clip demo of Heian Shodan. Taken from collection of youtube user orbelus.
Kata for GREEN belt to BLUE belt (from 7th kyu to 6th kyu)
10) Heian Nidan
11) Heian Sandan
10) Heian Nidan
11) Heian Sandan
KATA: HEIAN NIDAN ( used to be called Pinan Nidan)
DESCRIPTION: 2nd kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR:Matsumura based on teachings of Channan from China
In ShitoKai Malaysia its called Heian Nidan, some other karate schools called Heian Shodan
DESCRIPTION: 2nd kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR:Matsumura based on teachings of Channan from China
In ShitoKai Malaysia its called Heian Nidan, some other karate schools called Heian Shodan
Video clip demo of Heian Nidan. Taken from collection of youtube user orbelus
KATA: HEIAN SANDAN
( USED TO BE CALLED PINAN SANDAN)
DESCRIPTION: 3rd kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR: -
Video clip demo of Heian Sandan. Taken from collection of youtube user orbelus
Kata for BLUE belt to PURPLE belt (from 6 kyu to 5 kyu)
12) Heian Yondan
12) Heian Yondan
KATA: HEIAN YONDAN
( used to be known as PINAN YONDAN)
DESCRIPTION: 4th kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR:
Video clip demo of Heian Yondan. Taken from collection of youtube user orbelus
Kata for PURPLEbelt to BROWN(4) belt (from 5th kyu to 4th kyu)
13) Heian Godan
14) Sanchin
15) Hiji Ate Goho
13) Heian Godan
14) Sanchin
15) Hiji Ate Goho
KATA: HEIAN GODAN
( used to be known as PINAN GODAN)
DESCRIPTION: 5th kata of the 5series kata called Peace
ORIGIN: Okinawa
CREATOR: Itoshu/ Kenwa Mabuni
Video clip demo of Heian Godan. Taken from collection of youtube user orbelus
KATA: SANCHIN
DESCRIPTION: A deep breathing exercise kata. The word sanchin means 3 BATTLE
ORIGIN: China
CREATOR:Matsumura based on teachings of Channan from China
Performance of the SANCHIN kata. Taken from youtube.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLKMAr3sos
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLKMAr3sos
KATA: HIJI ATE GOHO
Description: A Kata using 5 elbow strikes.
Some karate school call Empi Kata.
Description: A Kata using 5 elbow strikes.
Some karate school call Empi Kata.
Mabuni performing the kata Hiji Ate Goho. Taken from youtube user shogunmark.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEZqzHtsceE
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEZqzHtsceE
Another version of Hiji Ate GoHo. Taken from youtube user sergiormesteves
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZsjCqeZbE&feature=related
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZsjCqeZbE&feature=related
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Kata for BROWN(4) belt to BROWN(3) belt (from 4th kyu to 3th kyu)
16) Tensho
17) Shinsei
16) Tensho
17) Shinsei
KATA: TENSHO
DESCRIPTION: Performed in sanchin dachi. Applies circular motion with deep breathing
ORIGIN: Nahate
DESCRIPTION: Performed in sanchin dachi. Applies circular motion with deep breathing
ORIGIN: Nahate
Performance of the kata Tensho. Taken from youtube user orbelus
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjByu5o9xSY&feature=related
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjByu5o9xSY&feature=related
KATA: SHINSEI
DESCRIPTION: A version of the kata Gekisai
CREATOR: KENWA MABUNI
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DESCRIPTION: A version of the kata Gekisai
CREATOR: KENWA MABUNI
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Application of the SHINPA Kata
Taken from youtube user KarateClubHirota
Link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=sb1c8bxVUcI&feature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0UKPbReBu8
Taken from youtube user KarateClubHirota
Link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=sb1c8bxVUcI&feature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0UKPbReBu8
Kata for BROWN(3) belt to BROWN(2) (from 3th kyu to 2th kyu)
18) Juroku
19) Jitte
18) Juroku
19) Jitte
KATA: JUROKU
DESCRIPTION: A Kata created by Kenwa Mabuni
ORIGINATOR: Kenwa Mabuni
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DESCRIPTION: A Kata created by Kenwa Mabuni
ORIGINATOR: Kenwa Mabuni
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Sample taken from youtube user Juan Beltrán Rodríguez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciuVrj0Btkw&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciuVrj0Btkw&t=2s
KATA: JITTE
Origin: Tomari region of Okinawa.
Begins with the left hand poised over the right fist at Adam's apple level.
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Origin: Tomari region of Okinawa.
Begins with the left hand poised over the right fist at Adam's apple level.
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Performance of Kata Jitte. Taken from Youtube user Orbelus
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTclr8vsY8k
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTclr8vsY8k
Kata for BROWN(2) belt to BROWN(1) belt (from 2th kyu to 1th kyu)
20) Shinpa
21) Wanshu
20) Shinpa
21) Wanshu
KATA: SHINPA
Creator: likely Kenwa Mabuni
Creator: likely Kenwa Mabuni
Performance of the SHINPA Kata. Taken from youtube user orbelus
KATA: WANSHU
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Performance of the kata Wanshu by sensei Sunny
Kata for BROWN(1) belt to BLACK belt (from 1th kyu to 1th dan- shodan
22) Jion
23) Bassai Dai
22) Jion
23) Bassai Dai
KATA: JION
Origin: Tomari region of Okinawa.
Begins with the left hand poised over the right fist at Adam's apple level.
Origin: Tomari region of Okinawa.
Begins with the left hand poised over the right fist at Adam's apple level.
Performance of Kata JION.
Taken from youtube.
link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=c2tqsmmH3DA&feature=related
Taken from youtube.
link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=c2tqsmmH3DA&feature=related
KATA: BASSAI DAI
Description: Attacking the Fortress Big version. From Shuri-te region of Okinawa. Itoshu lineage.
Description: Attacking the Fortress Big version. From Shuri-te region of Okinawa. Itoshu lineage.
Performance of Kata Bassai Dai.
Taken from youtube.
Taken from youtube.