What Is Kata?
Kata is the name given to a set series of between 20 - 70 Karate moves which must be performed accurately and with perfect timing. Kata is used in many styles of martial arts and Kyokushinkai Karate is well known for it's high standard of Kata training. Kata plays a very important part in martial arts training. Regular practice of Katas not only perfects & strengthens traditional karate techniques, but is also excellent training for becoming a strong, agile fighter. In Kyokushinkai Karate, there are 19 Katas which form part of the grading syllabus, as well as two Kihon katas. (Kihon Katas perfect breathing, concentration, balance, co-ordination & focus).
Here is an example of Seipai - one of our high level Katas:
Below is a list of the Katas performed in Kyokushinkai Karate:
Taikyoku Sono Ichi
Taikyoku Sono Ni
Pinan Sono Ichi
Pinan Sono Ni
Pinan Sono San
Sanchin
Pinan Sono Yon
Pinan Sono Go
Geksai Dai
Yantsu
Tskui No kata
Tensho
Saiha
Kanku Dai
Geksai Sho
Seienchin
Sushiho
Garyu
Seipai
