The first kata I perform is Kata Heian Shodan, the next kata is Heian Nidan, after is Heian Sandan, after is Heian Yondan, & the last kata of the heian series is Heian Godan. The Shotokan What is Kata in Karate? A kata is a Japanese word meaning "form" or "pattern" and refers to a set of predetermined movements that are performed solo in a set sequence. These movements are used to teach karate students the fundamental stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks. GKR's First kata (Taigyoku Shodan) is taken directly from the Shotokan style, which incorporates the long forward stance (zenkutsu-datchi), lunge punch (oi tsuki) and downward block (gedan barai). GKR's Second kata (Taigyoku Nidan) however is completely unique. This section provides details on the kata used by most major Karate styles including Shotokan, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu and many others. The pages below include videos and/or written kata instructions for a huge number of different Karate katas. 1) Heian Shodan. Heian Shodan is a basic kata that is commonly practiced in Shotokan Karate. It is the first of the five Heian katas and is also one of the mandatory katas in karate competitions. The name Heian Shodan means „peaceful mind level one" and is usually translated as „first step in the peaceful mind.". 3xr56U.

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