Kata
型
The Kata(forms) are sequences of movements that combine attack and defense techniques, implemented
against imaginary opponents. They are classified into three categories: SHO-KYU (basic training of kata),
CHU-KUY (intermediate kata) and YU-DANSHEN (advance kata, higher level of kata).
Principles of the Kata's execution
SHITAI NO TO ITSU: correct mastery of techniques and positions.
CHIKARA NO KYO-YAKU: right way and method of using force.
WAZA NO TANKYU: type of speeds used in each technique.
DOSA NO DAISHO: degree of a movement's expansion along with body movements.
KIAI: shout. Release of internal energy.
SHINKI I-TAI: attention in each technique performed.
CHOKUGAN: purpose of the technique and focus of an imaginary point.
KOKYU-HO: the opposite; every action of attack becomes defense and every action of defense transforms
into attack. How to use the techniques active-passive and passive-active.
REI: each kata begins and end with courtesy, as demonstrated in the reverence and respect.
KEN SEN ICHI: the preparation and demonstration of the mental concentration.
DOJOS KEN OFFICIAL KATA
Karate-do:
* Sunkensanpo #1, Sunkensanpo #2,
Sunkensanpo #3, Sunkensanpo #4.
* Tumpe #1, Tumpe #2.
* Fukiogata.
* Kihon Kata.
* Taian #1, Taian #2.
* Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan,
Pinan Yondan, Pinan Godan.
* Naifanchi Shodan, Naifanchi Nidan, Naifanchi Sandan.
* Seisan.
* Passai Dai.
* Jion.
* Kururunfa.
* Chinto.
* Unshu.
* Matsumura No Passai.
* Gojushijo.
* Niseishi.
Kobudo:
* BO: 1st Kata of Bo, 2nd Kata of Bo, 3rd Kata of Bo.
* TUNFA: 1st Kata of Tunfa, 2nd Kata of Tunfa, 3rd Kata of Tunfa.
* EKU-BO: 1st Kata of Eku-bo, 2nd Kata of Eku-bo, 3rd Kata of Eku-bo.
* SAI: 1st Kata of Sai, 2nd Kata of Sai, 3rd Kata of Sai.
* KAMANTI: 1st Kata of Kamanti, 2nd Kata of Kamanti.
* SHAKU BO: 1st Kata of Shaku bo, 2nd Kata of Shaku bo.
型
The Kata(forms) are sequences of movements that combine attack and defense techniques, implemented
against imaginary opponents. They are classified into three categories: SHO-KYU (basic training of kata),
CHU-KUY (intermediate kata) and YU-DANSHEN (advance kata, higher level of kata).
- SHO-KYU or Basic Kata: the foundation of basic techniques, where coordinated and structured
movements are chained together, providing correct positions.
- CHU-KYU or Intermediate Kata: compound movements and changes in executions, where strength
intercalates and speed changes during the development of the kata.
- YU-DANSHEN KATA or advance Kata: are the essence of training "KU TAN MO REN"( forge a
personality with intensive practice), achieving physical, mental, and spiritual balance and personal
maturity of the practitioner.
Principles of the Kata's execution
SHITAI NO TO ITSU: correct mastery of techniques and positions.
CHIKARA NO KYO-YAKU: right way and method of using force.
WAZA NO TANKYU: type of speeds used in each technique.
DOSA NO DAISHO: degree of a movement's expansion along with body movements.
KIAI: shout. Release of internal energy.
SHINKI I-TAI: attention in each technique performed.
CHOKUGAN: purpose of the technique and focus of an imaginary point.
KOKYU-HO: the opposite; every action of attack becomes defense and every action of defense transforms
into attack. How to use the techniques active-passive and passive-active.
REI: each kata begins and end with courtesy, as demonstrated in the reverence and respect.
KEN SEN ICHI: the preparation and demonstration of the mental concentration.
DOJOS KEN OFFICIAL KATA
Karate-do:
* Sunkensanpo #1, Sunkensanpo #2,
Sunkensanpo #3, Sunkensanpo #4.
* Tumpe #1, Tumpe #2.
* Fukiogata.
* Kihon Kata.
* Taian #1, Taian #2.
* Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan,
Pinan Yondan, Pinan Godan.
* Naifanchi Shodan, Naifanchi Nidan, Naifanchi Sandan.
* Seisan.
* Passai Dai.
* Jion.
* Kururunfa.
* Chinto.
* Unshu.
* Matsumura No Passai.
* Gojushijo.
* Niseishi.
Kobudo:
* BO: 1st Kata of Bo, 2nd Kata of Bo, 3rd Kata of Bo.
* TUNFA: 1st Kata of Tunfa, 2nd Kata of Tunfa, 3rd Kata of Tunfa.
* EKU-BO: 1st Kata of Eku-bo, 2nd Kata of Eku-bo, 3rd Kata of Eku-bo.
* SAI: 1st Kata of Sai, 2nd Kata of Sai, 3rd Kata of Sai.
* KAMANTI: 1st Kata of Kamanti, 2nd Kata of Kamanti.
* SHAKU BO: 1st Kata of Shaku bo, 2nd Kata of Shaku bo.
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