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Kata
KATA is the formal exercise of Shotokan karate and is a preset sequence of movements containing different hand (TE WAZA) and leg (ASHI WAZA) techniques performed against the imaginary attacks of multiple assailants.
They contain all the fundamental information in animate form,
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Kihon: literally meaning 'basic kata -
containing one type of block, one punch and one main stance. Heian Shodan: Peaceful kata number 1 - This kata introduces the student for the first time to the concept of TAI-SABAKI (body shifting). Heian Nidan: Peaceful kata number 2 - This kata introduces the student for the first time to kicking techniques within a Kata such as YOKO GERI GEAGE (side snapping kick), and MAE GERI, (front kick). In addition several new hand techniques are also introduced for the first time, they are NUKITE UCHI CHUDAN(middle level spear hand strike), GYAKU ZUKI CHUDAN (middle level reverse punch) as well as an augmented block, MOROTE UCHI UKE (supported middle level inside outward block). Heian Sandan: Peaceful kata number 3 - The third kata in the Heian series is noted for the introduction of KIBA DACHI (horse riding stance). Also introduced for the first time is a two handed combination block, in this case a GEDAN BARAI (lower level down block) and a UCHI UKE (inside forearm block). Other new hand techniques introduced are HAISHU UKE (middle level back hand block) and MAWASHI ZUKI (upper level hook punch). Heian Yondan: Peaceful kata number 4 - This is the longest kata of the Heian series. In addition, more emphasis is placed on kicks in this kata. There are 3 MAE GERI KEAGE CHUDAN (middle level front snapping kicks) and 2 YOKO GERI KEAGE CHUDAN (middle level side snapping kicks). Once again, several new hand techniques are introduced for the first time, they are GEDAN JUJI UKE (downward X block), CHUDAN EMPI UCHI (middle level elbow strike) and kake-wake-uke (reverse wedge block) as well as one new stance, KOSA DACHI (cross legged stance). Heian Godan: Peaceful kata number 5 - The Fifth and the last kata in the Heian series.This kata is noted for the introduction of a jump from one position to another, a new kicking technique, chudan-mika-zuki-geri (middle level inside crescent kick) two new hand techniques, chudan-mawashi-zuki (middle level round house punch) and jodan-shuto-juji-uke (upper level open hand X block) Tekki Shodan: Iron horse - The first of the three Tekki katas. This kata was originally called by it's Okinawan name Naihanchi. Thought to be Chinese in origin this kata is known for the introduction of several unique inward kicks, known as the wave kick. It is widely believed that the three Tekki kata were once linked together and taught as one single kata but that this kata was then ultimately broken down into three parts for ease of teaching by Gichin Funakoshi's teacher Master Itosu. Like with mant of the kata, Gichin Funakoshi changed the name of this kata from Naihanchi to Tekki Shodan when he introduced the art of karate to Japan. Bassai Dai: Penetrating the fortress - The first of the two katas in the Bassai series, Bassai Dai is a strong, powerful Kata, and one of the earliest, also called Passai. The techniques contained are not vastly more difficult than those already mastered in the Heian Kata, but the implying the concept of strength and will strong enough to storm a fortress. Kanku Dai: View the sky - The first of the two katas in the Kanku series Kanku Dai is one of the longest katas in Shotokan and takes its name from a Chinese General (Koshokan). The kata gets it's particular name from the first set of movements in this kata. Iit has been said that Kanku Dai was Gichin Funakoshi's favourite kata and one he believed demonstrated Karate's essential elements. There are 27 Katas in all, the 9 kyu grade Kata
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