Kata

Kata is the foundation of Shorin-Ryu Karate and holds many keys to true karate practice. Kata are pre-arranged forms containing offensive and defensive movements while emphasizing body mechanics, angular movement and bunkai, which exists on many levels.

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Shorin-Ryu Butokukan Karate Kata

Kihon no kata

Kihon Ippon

Kihon Nihon

Kihon Sanbon

Kihon Yondan

Kihon Godan

Fukyugata ichi

Fukyugata ni

Fukyugata san

Main Curriculum

Naihanchi Shodan

Naihanchi Nidan

Naihanchi Sandan

Pinan Shodan

Pinan Nidan

Pinan Sandan

Pinan Yondan

Pinan Godan

Passai Sho

Passai Dai

Kusanku Sho

Kusanku Dai

Chinto

Gojushiho