"KATA" - The Core of Karate
The true meaning and spirit of Karate are embedded in the kata, and only by constant practice of kata can we come to understand them.
The primary purpose of kata is to teach one how to fight. Deciphering the kata is Bunkai, which enables the student to take moves out of the kata, interpret them and use them as a fighting technique. Often these techniques are not obvious and require thorough analysis, which makes practicing bunkai crucial to one's training in Karate.
Kata List by Grade
Junior Kyu Grades
Advanced Kyu Grades
Advanced Kyu Grades
(8th - 4th Kyu)
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Shodan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yondan
Pinan Godan
Advanced Kyu Grades
Advanced Kyu Grades
Advanced Kyu Grades
(3rd - 1st Kyu)
Sanshin ~ Juroku
Tensho ~ Naifanshi Shodan
Matsukazi ~ Bassai Dai ~ Kosokun Dai
1st Dan
Advanced Kyu Grades
1st Dan
Perform 3 Kata's of choice from the advance Kyu grade Kata list
2nd Dan
2nd Dan
1st Dan
Annanko
Jiin
Jitte
Wanshu
Bassai Sho
Seisan
3rd Dan
2nd Dan
3rd Dan
Niseishi
Jion
Kosokun Sho
Saifa
Seienchin
Shisochin
4th Dan
2nd Dan
3rd Dan
Matsumura No Rohai
Chinto
Papuren
Sochin
Tomari No Bassai
Kururunfa
5th Dan
5th Dan
5th Dan
Gojushiho
Matsumura No Bassai
Unshu
Nipaipo
Suparimpei
Seipai
6th Dan
5th Dan
5th Dan
Advanced Kata and bunkai from any of the
2nd - 5th Kata list
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