Here is a list of kata practiced by Chikubu-kai practioners. It is by no means exhaustive, and does not include any kobudo (weapons). Kata is the foundation of martial arts training. Just like a boxer hones his skills by shadow boxing, a martial artist develops and perfects his technique by doing kata. It also helps develop timing, teaches principles that can be applied anywhere, and aids in developing balance. It is therefore crucial to the development of anyone practicing the art. Click on the kata name to see the japanese spelling. KATA ORIGIN MEANING Ananku Shorin Ryu Light from the South Aoyagi Shito Ryu Green Willow Ansan Okinawa Te Keeping peace 3 ways Bassai Dai Shito Ryu Penetrate a fortress (principal kata) Bassai Sho Shito Ryu Pentrate a fortress (secondary kata) Chi No Kata Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Earth Kata Chinto Shito Ryu Fighting to the East Empi Shotokan Flying Swallow Empi Roppo Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Elbow six ways Go Ho No Uke Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Five Blocks Gojushiho Go Ju Ryu 54 Techniques Haku Cho Okinawa Te White Swan Hangestu Shotokan Half moon Jiin Shito Ryu Compassion sound Jin No Kata Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu People's Kata Jion Shito Ryu Compassion sound Jitte Shito Ryu Compassion hands Kosokun Dai Shito Ryu Kushanku (maker's name) Kururunfa Shito Ryu Holding your ground Matzukaze Shito Ryu Pine Tree in the wind Naifanchin Shodan - Sandan Shito Ryu Sideways fighting Nijushiho Shito Ryu 24 techniques Pinan (Heian) Shodan - Godan Shito Ryu Peacefull Mind Rohai - Rohai Nidan Shito Ryu Crane on a rock Roppo no kata Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Six way kata Sanchin Go Ju Ryu Three battles Saifa Go Ju Ryu Final breaking point Sanseiryu Go Ju Ryu 36 techniques Seinchin Go Ju Ryu Calm in the storm Seipai Go Ju Ryu 18 techniques Seisan Go Ju Ryu 13 techniques Shiho Kosokun Shito Ryu Kosokun 4 ways. Mabuni variation Shiho No Ho Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Four ways Kata Shishochin Go Ju Ryu Fighting four monks Suparinpei Go Ju Ryu 108 techniques Ten No Kata Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Sky Kata Tensho Go Ju Ryu Changin hands Tomari Bassai Tomari Te Penetrate a fortress (Tomari variation) Unsu Shotokan Cloud hands Wanshu Shotokan Wanshu (maker's name)
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