Refer to the katas button in the main menu in the upper left hand. Martin yeah, this is a really fascinating publication to read. Listed below are links to videos or step by step instructions for katas. Katas illustrierte ablaufe shotokan karate hausheim. The first of this three part series that examines the roots of shotokan karate through gichin funakoshis 15 original kata. Want to see how the old masters performed the katas. The heian yondan contains a lot of openhanded strikes and blocks. The shotokan kata kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2 classification. Many karate schools also conduct kobudo weapons training i. Each school has different training requirements, but the katas are studied with the same intensity regardless of the number of them taught. Originally called fukyugata ichi, this kata was developed by nagamine shoshin, a member of the karatedo special committee assembled in 1940. This week we look at the first few motions of the kata heian nidan. Historically and in some modern styles grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes are also taught. These kata video clips are for educational purposes only and are provided courtesy of.
The kata is not intended as a literal depiction of a mock fight, but as a display of transition. It is through the constant repetition that the body learns muscle memory. The name listed on a button may not match the name titled on the kata diagram. Some sensei focus on the core three and weapons katas while others focus on all ten. The pinan or heian kata are a series of five empty hand forms taught in many karate styles. It originated in japan and has become popular throughout the world. Free shotokan kata book discussion in taekwondo started by dancingalone, mar 5, 2010. The pinan kata originated in okinawa and were adapted by anko itosu.
At 27 shotokan katas halfway through the bunkai begins. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. In conclusion, the kata are a collection of highly effective fighting techniques and concepts that have been developed and refined after exposure to many systems. Actually seeing the katas run can be invaluable when practicing away from the dojo. Internet archive bookreader 27 katas for shotokan karate. Karate kata are executed as a specified series of a variety of moves, with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. Shotokan karate kata bassai dai bassai dai, literally translates to storm a castle, major or to penetrate a fortress, major is a kata practiced in shotokan karate and is one of many variations of the passai kata. The katas teach the students technique and build understanding of the human body, both their own and others.
Karate bunkai was emphasised as application not presentation karate basics kihon and sparring exercises kumite came much later karate kata is taught and practiced in stages. The 15 core katas of the shotokan style by funakoshi gichin. Through the heian kata 15 dvd you can learn these traditional katas of shotokan karate. Kata lists in different styles of karate shotokan shitoryu. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. The closest relatives of the karate kata in other sports are shadow boxing, dancing, and gymnastics floor routines.
The word karate is, a combination of two japanese characters. Apr 16, 2016 this week we look at the first few motions of the kata heian nidan. In that book all 5 of the heian pinan kata are examined in detail from the solo performance of each kata, to the two person bunkai sequences. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook yokogeri side kick mawashigeri round house kick bunkai the application of the technique, a description of the realworld scenario around which the kata is formed. The kata contain all the principles and methods of the original fighting art, and if we wish to practice the original karate all we need to do is alter the way we approach the kata. Shorin ryu kata diagrams shotokan katas are part of the trilogy that makes up the. Check out ths kihon kata pdf and slideshow below kihon kata or taikyoku shodanthe original name, is the first kata practiced by many shotokan groups.
The heian shodan involves some very simple sjotokan and punches. A basic explanation of what izmir yuksek teknoloji. Too bad we do not have video of all the masters and their kata. This is the right way to do it since, as we all know, one cannot practice enough if one wishes to master a technique completely. The pinan kata were introduced into the continue reading heian shodan shotokan. Although these video clips are not the diagrams and text descriptions sought for in the question, i believe these are invaluable resources for anyone studying the tensho kata. The first article discusses the controversy over funakoshis classification of shorin and shorei by body type, as well as his knowledge of kata. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents.
Shotokan karate, kata tekki sandan kanazawa hirokazu. Proficiency in shorinryu is measured by ones mastery of progressively difficult kata forms. Shotokan karate kata diagrams pdf kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2, classification, criteria for judging a kata event are as follow. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques such as knifehands, spearhands, and palmheel strikes.
A karate kata is a set number of basic techniques arranged in order. The first stage is the practise of the solo form and is what most people think of when they talk about kata practise. Each school has a different amount of katas that students are required to learn. Originally called fukyugata ichi, this kata was developed by nagamine shoshin, a member of the karate do special committee assembled in 1940. Japan karate association shotokan kanku and jion, shitoryu seienchen and bassai dai. Shotokan karate heian nidan kata bunkai application advanced.
The menus and chapters make it easy to jump straight to the section you wish to practice. The following is a list of all 26 katas, number of moves, meaning and a demonstration video. Kata is a japanese term meaning mold, model, style, shape, form, or datatype. Shotokan has 26 katas, each with a different idea and focus. In the jkf, 8 kata are considered while in wuko karate there are 17. Isshinryu kata hand and foot katas style derivative of 1.
The link buttons have the okinawan name of each kata if applicable. Pdf the shotokan karate bible download full pdf book. Jun 02, 2011 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. The first thing that a karateka learns is the actual physical sequence of the kata. The 8 jkf kata were chosen because they clearly demonstrate the kihon of the major styles of international karate. Kata shuhari institute advancing traditional karate. Photographs and clear instructions take you step by step through the kata. This pdf details the first kata of the heian series. The basic katas lead a student through the early stages of learning and prepare her for the advanced stages.
All readers should be aware of and always adhere to all appropriate laws relating to self defence. Book by rob redmond, available here as a pdf document. Downloadebook martial arts 27 katas shotokan karate pdf. The founder of shotokan karate, master gichin funakoshi pictured, developed six taikyoku kata. Currently there are 26 kata in the traditional japanese shotokan style not including kihon kata brown belt kata shotokan syllabus.
Video of each kata with additional instruction and tips from 7th degree black belt and former world champion david deaton can be obtained from his video series wado ryu karate. These kata video clips are for educational purposes only and are provided courtesy of the jka. Download pdf the shotokan karate bible 2nd edition. Karate kata the road to perfection or just dancing.
Join our community just now to flow with the file ebook martial arts 27 katas shotokan karate and make our shared file collection even more complete and exciting. The goal of the commitee was to create a series of okinawan kata to teach both physical education and very. The videos are part of the series all kata of karate, japan karate association, produced by the bureau of technique, jka. These are heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yodan, heian godan, tekki shodan, tekki nidan, tekki sandan, kanku dai, kanku sho, bassai dai, bassai sho.
Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29, 1529 basic shitei kata proper sequence of movement. The idea that kata is the essence of karate makes sense when viewing karate from a historical perspective. Shotokan shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by gichin funakoshi 18681957 and his son gigo yoshitaka funakoshi 19061945. The pinan kata are a series of five empty hand forms taught in many karate styles. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. In the shotokan kata, the styletypical techniques are repeated from the first to the last kata, again and again. Premier kata 21 mouvements environ 35 secondes groupe 1. At first, the student feels awkward, and selfconscious, in a state of beginners mind shoshin. Prior to karates introduction to the okinawan school system, the practice pdf created with pdffactory trial version. It focuses on kata, punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks. A basic explanation of what kata is can be often found as a prearranged set of defensive moves and attacks against an imaginary single or multiple opponents. May 02, 2010 kata is a japanese term meaning mold, model, style, shape, form, or datatype. The karate player begins by standing at attention, bowing, and then by stepping in.
Here you can download file ebook martial arts 27 katas shotokan karate. Listing and demonstrating karatedo martial art system. Shotokan karate heian nidan kata bunkai application. Often referred to as the soul of karate, kata encapsulates the techniques, movements, and spirit of the art. Shotokan karate kata, saint marys university karate club. Originally kata was the only way karate techniques were practiced. Techniques and kata always do start with a defensive technique. These karate experts demonstrate the kata a few moves at 27 shotokan katas time. Dan advanced grades from 1 to 10 hajime start johakyu the concept of rhythm within the kata. Listing of shorin kata, shorei kata, number of kata moves and kiai points. The pinan kata originated in okinawa and were adapted by anko itosu from older kata such as kusanku and channan into forms suitable for teaching karate to young students. Karate can be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws and joint manipulations. There are many styles of karate but the most widely practised outside of japan is shotokan karate.