Wankan
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Friday, 26 December 2008
Gankaku
Gankaku is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 8. Nakayama states "This kata was formerly called Chinto and takes its name from Crane on the Rock"
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Hangetsu
Hangetsu is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 7. Nakayama states "The kata was once called Seishan, it came to be known as Hangetsu (half moon) from the semicircular movements of the hands and the feet."
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Jitte
Jitte is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 7. Nakayama states "The idea implicit in the name "Jitte" is that mastery of this kata should enable one to perform the actions of 10 men.
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Jion
Jion is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above, however it is also common for it to be selected by sho and Nidan grades. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 8. Nakayama states "This kata ia appropriate for mastering rotational movements and shifting directions."
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Thursday, 25 December 2008
Shotokan & Asai ryu kata
Listed below are the main 26 Shotokan, Asai Ryu, Kato Ryu, Koller Ryu and mainstream/Asai Ryu wheelchair kata in respective tables.
If the cell is in Yellow you can click on the button to take you to a video of the kata, the number in brackets e.g. (3) is the number of videos posted.
These video are NOT posted so that you can teach yourself a kata, but are there for karateka like myself that forget a particular movement or transition. Please ask the advise of your Sensei what you should be practising for the development of your Karate.
All the Video are embeded from "You-Tube" and are in the public domain. However if you are the owner / holder of the copyright to a video and wish me to remove it, please drop me an e-mail and I will action your request with immediate effect.
I would also be very pleased to hear of your suggestions for the correction of spelling mistakes, additional names and videos to add to this data base of Shotokan and Asai Ryu Kata.
Hopefully the attached will help us all to follow the way, Osu!
Click on the yellow button below to return to the "HOME" page
If the cell is in Yellow you can click on the button to take you to a video of the kata, the number in brackets e.g. (3) is the number of videos posted.
| Shotokan Kata | ||
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| Asai Ryu Kata | ||
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| Sativa no kata (Stone) | Laikeo | |
| Kinzoku no kata (Metal) | Raiko | |
Kashu (Hi no te) (Fire)(6)
| Kihoken Issei | |
Suishu (mizu no te) (water)(3)
| Kihoken Nisei | |
| Hangetsu dachi no kata | Kihoken Sansei | |
| Hushu (Kaze no te) (Wind Hands) | Sanchin dachi no kata | |
| Tenchi (heaven & Earth) | ||
| Chi no kata (Earth) | Mae geri no kata | |
| Ten no kata (Sky) | Sagiashi dachi no kata | |
| Unshu (Cloud) | Kake dachi no kata | |
| Tsuki no kata (Moon) | Fudo dachi no kata | |
| Shiawase no kata (Heaven) | Uchi hachiji dachi no kata | |
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(asai bari no kata)
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| Shotei Sho | ||
| Tsungo Shodan | Shinken | |
| Tsungo Nidan | Sensho | Giaku no kata |
| Tekken sho | Hakaishu | Sanjuhappo |
| Tekken dai | Nijuhappo | Yonjuhappo |
| Garyu (Yokotawaru Tatsu | Shinobiyoru Hayabusa | Kyakusen (2 to7) (evolved into rantai? |
| Fudoken sho | Hakkaishu | Shoto |
| Fudoken dai | Ryubi | |
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| Kato Ryu Kata | ||
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| Koller Ryu Kata | ||
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| Wheelchair Kata | ||
| Shotokan | Asai Ryu Kata | |
| Shorin-dai (I Ken) | Shorin-sho | |
| Nirin-dai | Nirin-sho | |
| Sanrin-dai | Sanrin-sho | |
| Yonrin-dai | Yonrin-sho | |
| Gorin-dai | Gorin-sho | |
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All the Video are embeded from "You-Tube" and are in the public domain. However if you are the owner / holder of the copyright to a video and wish me to remove it, please drop me an e-mail and I will action your request with immediate effect.
I would also be very pleased to hear of your suggestions for the correction of spelling mistakes, additional names and videos to add to this data base of Shotokan and Asai Ryu Kata.
Hopefully the attached will help us all to follow the way, Osu!
Click on the yellow button below to return to the "HOME" page
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Kanku Dai
One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 6. Nakayama states that Bassai Dai along with Kanku Dai are representative Shotokan Kata. From Kanku can be learned fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, body flexibility, rotation, jumping and going to ground.. Kanku dai can be selected for Shodan gradings and beyond.
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Heian Godan
Above : Gigo Funakoshi Sensei
Above : Asai Sensei
Above : JKA Kata
Above : H5 Bunkai
Above: Kanazawa Sensei - Kata + Bunkai
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Empi
Empi is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above, however it is also common for it to be selected by sho and Nidan grades. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 7. Nakayama states "This is the kata formerly known as Wanshu . The meaning of the name Empi, "flying swallow" is found in the upper level rising strike and in jumping and striking while grasping the opponent and pulling him in, which are suggestive of the high and low flight of the swallow."
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posted by Selby Karateka at
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Bassai Dai
One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 6. Nakayama states that Bassai Dai along with Kanku Dai are representative Shotokan Kata. From Bassai can be learned composure and agility, strength and change, fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, turning disadvantage into advantage and changing blocks. Bassai Dai is often selected for Shodan gradings and is regularly selected by the examiner for Nidan and Sandan gradings.
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Tekki Shodan
Above : Kanazawa Sensei
Above : Asai Sensei
Above : JKS Kata - (Not Nagaki Sensei)
Above : JKA Kata
Above: Kanazawa Sensei - Kata + Bunkai
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Tekki Sandan
Above : Funakoshi Sensei
Above : Kanazawa Sensei
Above: JKA Kata
Above : T3 Bunkai
Above : Walker Sensei SKI - T3
Above : Walker Sensei SKI - T3 (slow Version)
Above : Walker Sensei SKI - T3 with commentary
Click on the yellow buttons below to return to the "HOME" or sskc "Kata" pages
posted by Selby Karateka at
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Tekki Nidan
Above : Funakoshi Sensei
Above : Asai Sensei - JKA Kata
posted by Selby Karateka at
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Meikyo
Meikyo builds on the basics techniques from the Heian Kata an form the greater part of this mellow serene kata. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 11. Nakayama states " The outstanding feature being sankaku tobi the triangle jump at the end of the kata. Although not complicated it can be a challenging kata.
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Gojushiho Sho
Gojushiho Sho is a transformation of Gojushiho Dai and classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 11. Nakayama states " Sho's weapon is the sword hand, employed in blocks and thrusts to repulse attacks a high level of technical skill is required to perform this kata effectively". For this reason it is commonly selected by Karateka in competition.
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Gojushiho Dai
Gojushiho Dai is classed as a "free kata" and may be chosen as a grading kata by Nidan and above, with 62 movements it is one of the long kata. One of the main references for this kata is Nakayama Sensei "Best Karate" Volume 11. Nakayama states "This kata characteristics are varied smooth and flowing techniques, stances that require execellent balance. A high level of technical skill is required to perform this kata effectively". For this reason it is commonly selected by Karateka in competition.
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Sochin
Above : kanazawa Sensei
Above : JKA Kata
Above : Tsuchiya Sensei JKS Champion
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Joko Issei
Above : Yamaguchi Sensei JKS - (part Only)
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Suishu
Suishu - Mizu no te - Hands of Water is one of Asai Senseis natural or elemental kata and may considered as part of a group of kata which include Unsu the only mainstream shotokan kata from the group. Asai Sensei developed these kata to assist in developing natural movement. The kata does not form part of the Japan Karate Shotorenmei grading syllabus, but is available to be selected as a "free kata".
Above : Asai Sensei - IJKA/ JKS
Above : 1985 Kata
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Junro Nidan
Above : Scott Langley Sensei
Above : Nagaki Sensei
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