This is a complete list of all Shotokan karate katas with videos of masterful performances by masters, senior senseis, and world kata champions.
Shotokan Karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the Shotokan system have two kiai points. The kiai or "spirit cry" as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain pre-determined moments in each kata.
This page looks at the Karate katas used by major Karate styles (i.e. Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Wado-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu and Kyokushin) and many smaller Karate styles.
The 26 essential Shotokan Karate katas with our comprehensive guide. Explore detailed instructions, videos, and original content to enhance your skills!
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Basic Karate Katas Now that you understand a bit about the katas themselves, let’s dive into the different styles. Over the years since Gichin Funakoshi introduced Karate to the world outside Okinawa, different styles of Karate have spun off. Each style has its own Kata list, though some Katas appear on multiple lists.
On this page, you can find anything related to the subject Karate Katas. The Japanese word Kata literally translated means “form”. Katas are choreographed movements of Karate techniques done in a specific order and sequence. The Kata is practiced by an individual or in a team. Most Karate styles have beginner Katas (called Heian or Pinan), intermediate Katas (Sentei Kata) and advanced ...