Kyokushin Kata UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The word kata means "shape" or "form". The kanji for Kata is composed on the following characters:

Katachi meaning 'Shape",
Kai meaning "Cut",
Tsuchi meaning "Earth" or "Soil",

Literally translated, kata means "shape which cuts the ground".

A kata is a sequence of blocks, kicks and punches from one or more stances, involving movement forward, backward and to the sides. The number of movements and their sequence are very specific. The balance between offensive and defensive techniques, the stances used and the direction and flow of movement all serve to give eacht kata its distinctive character.

Through the practice of kata, the traditional techniques used for fighting are learned. Balance, coordination, breathing and concentration are also developed. Done properly, kata are an excellent physical exercise and a very effective form of total mind and body conditioning. Kata embodies the idea of ren ma, or "Always polishing", with diligent practice, the moves of the kata become further refined and perfected. The attention to detail that is necessary to perfect kata cultivates self discipline.

Kyokushinkai Karate Kata

Taikyoku Sono Ichi
Taikyoku Sono Ni
Taikyoku Sono San
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ni
Sokugi Taikyoku Sono San
Pinan Sono Ichi
Pinan Sono Ni
Pinan Sono San
Pinan Sono Yon
Pinan Sono Go
Sanchin No Kata
Gekisai Dai
Gekisai Sho
Yansu
Tsuki No Kata
Tensho
Saifa
Kanku Dai
Seienchin
Sushi Ho
Gar Yu
Seipai
Taikyoku Sono Ichi Ura