Seisan Kata is a kata (form) of Isshin Ryu Karate. Tatsuo Shimabuku learned Seisan from his primary instructor, Chotoku Kyan. Previous to Kyan’s instruction, the Seisan form was a staple of local traditions. This kata is sometimes the first introduced to students after the First and Second Charts of basics have been learned. This... more »
This kata was brought into Isshin ryu from Shimabuku’s studies with the Gojū-ryū Ryu founder, Chojun Miyagi. It is theorized by researchers that this kata is an original composed by Miyagi, based on his experiences in Fuzhou, China. The kata focuses on the stance “shiko-dachi”, a low horse stance. The kata is broken into... more »
Wansū (also known as Wanshu) is the fourth empty-hand kata taught in Isshin Ryu. Popular history has the kata coming from a Chinese political visitor who, during his duties, taught his fighting method in the open. Isshin Ryu’s version of this form is unique for its inclusion of two side kicks – techniques seen... more »
This kata is known as “the five forms” Master Jigoro Kano died before giving the five technics names. It consists in five techniques, known only by their number and it is considered unfinished. The techniques are composed of gentle movements evocative of natural forces. They’re supposed to represent the principle of maximum efficiency, but also to be evocative... more »
Jiin, Jion, and Jitte form a group of kata used in Shito Ryu and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient Chinese boxing. Their origin is thought to be from the Tomari-te school. Ji’in (translated: “Temple grounds”) is important for the... more »
Jion (translated: “Temple” or “Temple of love and goodness”) is a representative kata in the Shotokan system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi (front stance) and kiba dachi (horse... more »
Jion (translated: “Temple” or “Temple of love and goodness”) is a representative kata in the Shito Ryu system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi (front stance) and kiba dachi (horse stance). [Source:... more »
Jion (translated: “Temple” or “Temple of love and goodness”) is a Tomari-te kata. It is taught in the Wado Ryu system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi (front stance) and kiba dachi (horse... more »
The history of Jitte (ten hands) is very clouded, but most agree that the kata developed in Tomari, but probably originated in China. The kata has very moves, associated with defence against a staff. These unusual kata moves seem to have been mixed with the more traditional shotokan karate moves, ie, age-uke (upper rising block),... more »
The history of Jitte (ten hands) is very clouded, but most agree that the kata developed in Tomari, but probably originated in China. The kata has very moves, associated with defence against a staff. Jitte is a very smooth and flowing kata, with slow moves, suddenly exploding into fast, jitte also has two haito-uchi (ridge hand) attacks and an unusual... more »
The history of Jitte (ten hands) is very clouded, but most agree that the kata developed in Tomari, but probably originated in China. The kata has very moves, associated with defence against a staff. These unusual kata moves seem to have been mixed with the more traditional shotokan karate moves, ie, age-uke (upper rising... more »
Ji’in, Jion, and Jitte form a group of kata used in Shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient Chinese boxing. Their origin is thought to be from the Tomari-te school. Ji’in (translated: “Temple grounds”) is important for the execution... more »
Juni No Kata is a variation of the Taikyoku katas developed by Gichin Funakoshi sensei, they were developed as basic kata to prepare karate ka for the Pinan katas, there are three versions of the kata in Shito-Ryu Juni no Ichi, Juni no Ni and Juni no San all follow the same embusen with... more »
Juni No Kata is a variation of the Taikyoku katas developed by Gichin Funakoshi sensei, they were developed as basic kata to prepare karate ka for the Pinan katas, there are three versions of the kata in Shito-Ryu Juni no Ichi, Juni no Ni and Juni no San all follow the same embusen with the differences being in... more »
Juni No Kata is a variation of the Taikyoku katas developed by Gichin Funakoshi sensei, they were developed as basic kata to prepare karate ka for the Pinan katas, there are three versions of the kata in Shito-Ryu Juni no Ichi, Juni no Ni and Juni no San all follow the same embusen with the differences being in... more »
The word Juroku literally means ’16’ or ’16 hands’ and refers to the 16 different steps in the kata. There is no other meaning to this kata. It is a relatively modern kata developed by Kenwa Mabuni (1889 – 1952) with some help from his good friend Myiagi Sensei (1888-1953) founder of Goju Ryu... more »
The Kaeshi no kata (form of counters) is a judo kata that, like the Go no sen no kata, focuses on counter-attacks to throwing techniques. It is an older form than Go no sen no kata, and was passed onto Masutaro Otani from Yukio Tani. It is not an officially recognized Kodokan kata. The... more »