The Importance of Kata
After the basics are taught one must learn how to put the techniques together in
combinations. The way that this is done is through the practice of kata. A Kata is a
series of fighting movements combining breathing, striking, and defensive techniques
to suit innumerable situations. These fighting movements are manifested in the form
of choreography, which allows the student to fully express the four basic tenets of
Karate: speed, strength, technique, and esthetic value (beauty). Each kata has a
particular rhythmical sequence (without which it would be mere movement) and is
designed for the imaginary fighting of several opponents.
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Empty Hand Kata Requirements
| Rank |
Kata |
| 9th Kyu |
Fyu Kyu Kata 1 |
| 8th Kyu |
Fyu Kyu Kata 2 |
| 7th Kyu |
Fyu Kyu Kata 3 |
| 6th Kyu |
Wansu |
| 5th Kyu |
Pinan 1 |
| 4th Kyu |
Pinan 2 |
| 3rd Kyu |
Nahanchi 1, Pinan 3 |
| 2nd Kyu |
Nahanchi 2, Anaku |
| 1st Kyu |
Nahanchi 3 |
| Shodan |
Pinan 4, Seisan |
| Nidan |
Pasai 1, Pinan 5 |
| Sandan |
Pasai 2 |
| Yondan |
Chinto, Jion |
| Godan |
Gojushiho |
| Rokudan |
Kusanku |
| Nanadan |
Rohai 1 |
Kobudo Kata Requirements
| Rank |
Kata |
| 6th Kyu |
Bo Shodan |
| 5th Kyu |
Bo Nidan |
| 4th Kyu |
Sai Shodan, Bo Jitsu |
| 3rd Kyu |
Sai Nidan |
| 2nd Kyu |
Sai Jitsu |
| 1st Kyu |
Bo Sandan |
| Sho Dan |
Kama Shodan, Syushi no Kon Sho |
| Ni Dan |
Bo Yondan, Sai Sandan |
| San Dan |
Tonfa Shodan, Tokumine No Kon |
| Yon Dan |
Kama Nidan, Syushi no Kon Dai |
| Godan |
Soken no Nunchaku, Teco |
| Rokudan |
Sakugawa No Kon Sho |
| Nanadan |
Tsuken Sunakakai no Kon |
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