Kata (Japanese: 形, or more traditionally, 型; lit. “form”) is a Japanese word describing detailed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs.
Karate kata are executed as a specified series of a variety of moves, with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form.
The kata is not intended as a literal depiction of a mock fight, but as a display of transition and flow from one posture and movement to another, teaching the student proper form and position, and encouraging them to visualise different scenarios for the use of each motion and technique. Karateka “read” a kata in order to explain the imagined events, a practice known as bunkai.
There are various kata, each with many minor variations.
Traditionally, kata are taught in stages. Previously learned kata are repeated to show better technique or power as a student acquires knowledge and experience.
It is common for students testing to repeat every Kata they have learned but at an improved level of quality.
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Below is a list of the Kata practiced in the Wado Ryu Karate Style, these Kata’s are taught to Jersey Wado Ryu students and must be demonstrated with increasing proficiency throughout the belt grading syllabus.
We are proud of our Kata at Jersey Wado Ryu as it forms an integral part of our traditional teaching roots.
Pinan Nedan – Peaceful Mind Level Two
Pinan Shodan – Peaceful Mind Level Three
Pinan Sandan – Peaceful Mind Level Four
Pinan Yondan – Peaceful Mind Level Five
Pinan Godan – Peaceful Mind Level Six
Kushanku – To View the Sky
1st Dan or higher (Kata’s are selected at Instructors discretion )
Chinto – Fighter to the East
Wanshu – Dumping Form
Jion – Love and Goodness
Naihanchi – Iron Horse
Rohai – Bright Mirror
Jitte – Ten Hands
Nesieshi – Twenty-Four Steps
Seishan – Literal Meaning “13”
Bassai – Conquering the Fortress