Kata


TEAM SKIF demonstrating infront of shihan Mohan Hira (8 Dan) empi kata and  bunkai 2012
Kata also called forms (in English) are a series of related Karate techniques done in sequence; are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. The number of moves in Kata/forms range mostly from 20 to about 60. Some have more than a hundred moves. There are over 100 different katas practiced across all Karate styles. Through the practice of kata/forms, students (karateka) learn the application of various Karate techniques.
EMPI Bunkai

Originally kata was the only way Karate techniques were practiced. Karate bunkai was emphasized as application not presentation. Karate basics (kihon) and sparring (kumite) exercises came much later. The Karate techniques practiced in kata are highly applicable in kumite and other self-defense situations. They train you to respond to situations naturally and freely. Kata serve a multi-dimensional purpose, aiding in the development of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm.

Shotokan karate has 26 standard katas, that is also the same in SKIF (Kanazawa-ryu) but with addition of some few katas

SKIF KATA
  1. Heian Shodan (peaceful mind, first level)
  2. Heian Nidan (peaceful mind, second level)
  3. Heian Sandan (peaceful mind, third level)
  4. Heian Yondan (peaceful mind, fourth level)
  5. Heian Godan (peaceful mind, fifth level)
  6. Tekki Shodan (iron horse riding, first level)
  7. Tekki Nidan (iron horse riding, second level)
  8. Tekki Sandan (iron horse riding, third level)
  9. Bassai Dai (to penetrate a fortress major)
  10. Bassai Sho (to penetrate a fortress minor)
  11. Kanku Dai (to view the sky major)
  12. Kanku Sho (to view the sky minor)
  13. Hangetsu (half moon)
  14. Goju Shi Ho Dai (fifty four steps major)
  15. Goju Shi Ho Sho (fifty four steps minor)
  16. Enpi (flying swallow)
  17. Jion (love and goodness)
  18. Jiin (love and shadow)
  19. Jitte (ten hands)
  20. Meikyo (bright mirror)
  21. Niju Shi Ho (twenty-four steps)
  22. Wankan (king and crown)
  23. Gankaku (crane on a rock)
  24. Sochin (strength and calm)
  25. Chinte (rare hand)
  26. Unsu (cloud hands)
ADDITION TO SKIF
    27.  Hyakuhachiho (108 directions)
    28.  Ganaku sho (Crane on a rock Minor)
    29.  Seipai (Eighteen Hands)
    30.  Seiuenchin (to control and pull in battle)
    31.  Nujihachiho (twenty eight steps)
    32.  Kanazawa No Bo Dai
    33.  Kanazawa No Bo Show
    34.  Kyoku Kata


Sensei Chikoko Teaching Hangetsu Kata

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