Kata

Kata is a very important part of martial arts training. The following is a list of kata that are practices at the Shorin Ryu Karate Do Club of Portland, OR. A lifetime of practice is required to learn kata properly.

Open Hand Kata

  • Seisan
  • Naihanchi Shodan
  • Naihanchi Nidan
  • Naihanchi Sandan
  • Anaku
  • Wanshu
  • Pinan Shodan
  • Pinan Nidan
  • Pinan Sandan
  • Pinan Yondan
  • Pinan Godan
  • Gojushiho
  • Chinto
  • Passai Sho
  • Passai Dai
  • Kusanku Sho
  • Kusanku Dai
  • Seiunchin
  • Sanchin

Weapon Kata

  • Tokumine no Kun
  • Sakagawa no Kun
  • Chatan Yara no Sai
    (Toyei no Sai)
  • Towata no Sai
  • Toyei no Kama