The kata is the "backbone" of Karate. They are series of movements which contain the techniques essential to the art. Katas are practiced regularly and the goal is to perfect the kata in order to absorb its techniques into muscle memory as well as to facilitate transmission from teacher to student. Each style of Karate has different kata, although they often share the same names. The following is a list of the basics (simple forms) and the traditional Shorin Ryu Karate kata practised in our dojo:

BASIC FORMS

Kihon Dai Ichi
​Kihon Dai Ni
Kihon Dai San
Kihon Dai Yon
​Kihon Dai Go
Fugyugata Ichi
​Fugyugata Ni
Fugyugata San
Fugyugata Yon
Fugyugata Go

SHORIN RYU KATA

Pinan Shodan
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yodan
Pinan Godan
Naihanchi Shodan
Naihanchi Nidan
Naihanchi Sandan
Passai Sho
Passai Dai
Kushanku Sho
Kushanku Dai
Chinto
Wansu
Jion
Rohai
Ananko
Gojushiho

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