Kata Name English Kata Name Japanese Number of Moves Meaning/Notes; Wado Ryu Kata: Taikyoku: Preliminary exercise before learning basic kata: Peace 1st Level: Pin'an Shodan: 26: A series of 5 katas created by Anko Itosu: Peace 2nd Level: Pin'an Nidan: Peace 3rd Level: Pin'an Sandan: Peace 4th Level: Pin'an Yondan: Peace 5th Level: Pin Kata in karate or the Karate Kata. From the scope of karate, kata is the full repository of innumerable karate moves and techniques in their truest form, meant to be practised as they are. While some are used in kumite bouts, not all are or can be. For Kumite bouts, certain kata moves are taken and adapted to suit a non-lethal sparring match GKR's First kata (Taigyoku Shodan) is taken directly from the Shotokan style, which incorporates the long forward stance (zenkutsu-datchi), lunge punch (oi tsuki) and downward block (gedan barai). GKR's Second kata (Taigyoku Nidan) however is completely unique. Heien Yondan, meaning 'peaceful mind', is a famous kata name. Junino Kata, meaning 'twelve step form', in Shito-Ryu Karate-do, is the first beginner kata taught. Juroku, meaning 'sixteen', can be completed in 16 steps. Kosokun dai, meaning 'four directions of kosokun', is a famous kata amongst anime characters.

Enpi is one of the oldest kata in Shotokan. Its former name was Wanshu. Jion (love and goodness) - View on YouTube. Jion is a term in Buddhism. It is also the name of a temple in China. It uses basic stances and techniques. It is one of the most traditional kata in Shotokan. Jiin (love and shadow) - View on YouTube.

1) Heian Shodan. Heian Shodan is a basic kata that is commonly practiced in Shotokan Karate. It is the first of the five Heian katas and is also one of the mandatory katas in karate competitions. The name Heian Shodan means „peaceful mind level one" and is usually translated as „first step in the peaceful mind.". . 51 256 0 376 6 160 205 236

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