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Karate Traditional Katas
Here’s a categorized list of katas for the requested karate styles: Kyokushin Kai, Wado-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, and Shotokan.
Kyokushin Kai Katas
Kyokushin Karate features kihon (basic), bojutsu (weapon), and traditional katas derived from Goju-Ryu and Shotokan.
- Beginner Katas
- Taikyoku Sono Ichi
- Taikyoku Sono Ni
- Taikyoku Sono San
- Pinan (Heian) Katas
- Pinan Sono Ichi
- Pinan Sono Ni
- Pinan Sono San
- Pinan Sono Yon
- Pinan Sono Go
- Traditional Katas
- Sanchin
- Tensho
- Gekisai Dai
- Gekisai Sho
- Advanced Katas
- Yantsu
- Tsuki no Kata
- Saiha
- Seienchin
- Kanku
- Sushiho
- Garyu
- Bojutsu (Weapon) Katas
- Bo Kata Shushi no Kon
- Bo Kata Koryu
Wado-Ryu Katas
Wado-Ryu katas are a mix of Shotokan and Shito-Ryu influences, with a focus on fluidity and tai sabaki (body movement).
- Pinan Katas
- Pinan Nidan
- Pinan Shodan
- Pinan Sandan
- Pinan Yondan
- Pinan Godan
- Advanced Katas
- Kushanku
- Naihanchi
- Seishan
- Chinto
- Wanshu
- Rohai
- Jion
- Jitte
- Bassai
Shito-Ryu Katas
Shito-Ryu has one of the largest collections of katas due to its blend of Naha-te and Shuri-te lineages.
- Shuri-Te Derived Katas
- Pinan Shodan
- Pinan Nidan
- Pinan Sandan
- Pinan Yondan
- Pinan Godan
- Bassai Dai
- Bassai Sho
- Kanku Dai
- Kanku Sho
- Jion
- Jitte
- Chinto
- Rohai
- Wanshu
- Naha-Te Derived Katas
- Sanchin
- Tensho
- Seienchin
- Seipai
- Shisochin
- Sanseru
- Suparinpei
- Tomari-Te and Other Influences
- Naihanchi (Tekki)
- Matsukaze
- Sochin
- Gojushiho
Goju-Ryu Katas
Goju-Ryu features katas emphasizing breathing control and circular movements.
- Fukyu Katas
- Gekisai Dai Ichi
- Gekisai Dai Ni
- Kaishu (Open-Hand) Katas
- Saifa
- Seiyunchin
- Shisochin
- Sanseru
- Seipai
- Kururunfa
- Suparinpei
- Heishu (Closed-Hand) Katas
- Sanchin
- Tensho
Shotokan Katas
Shotokan focuses on strong stances, linear movements, and precise techniques.
- Heian Katas
- Heian Shodan
- Heian Nidan
- Heian Sandan
- Heian Yondan
- Heian Godan
- Advanced Katas
- Tekki Shodan
- Tekki Nidan
- Tekki Sandan
- Bassai Dai
- Bassai Sho
- Kanku Dai
- Kanku Sho
- Enpi (Empi)
- Jion
- Jitte
- Gankaku
- Hangetsu
- Sochin
- Nijushiho
- Chinte
- Unsu
- Gojushiho Sho
- Gojushiho Dai
- Meikyo
These lists cover the traditional katas practiced in each of these styles. Note that some katas may have variations or different names depending on the specific dojo or organization.
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