Updated on: January 16, 2009

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Below are the kata you will learn from white belt to blue belt.

Go to the glossary page for definitions of various stances, blocks, kicks and strikes.

Kihon Kata

6th Kyu (White Belt)

Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Tsuki

Yoko Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Tsuki

Jodan Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Tsuki

 

Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

5th Kyu (Yellow Belt)

Yoko Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

Jodan Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

 

Harai Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

Yoko Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

4th Kyu (Orange Belt)

Jodan Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

Shuto Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

 

Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Yoko Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Tsuki

Yoko Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Jodan Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Tsuki

3rd Kyu (Green Belt)

 

Jodan Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Harai Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Tsuki

Harai Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Shuto Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Tsuki

 

Harai Uke, Yoko Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

Yoko Uke, Jodan Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

2nd Kyu (Blue Belt)

Jodan Uke, Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki

 

Harai Uke, Shuto Uke in Nekoashi dachi, Mae Geri, Tsuki  

Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Yoko Kekomi Geri, Tsuki  

Harai Uke in Zenkutsu dachi, Mawashi Geri, Tsuki

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In the above Kihon Kata alone, you will learn 4 blocks, 2 stances, 3 kicks and 1 powerful strike in 20 different exciting combinations.

As you progress, you will also encounter even more exciting katas.

Click on their names to learn more about them:

Kihon Kata

Pinan Kata

Naifunchi

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Kihon Kata ("basic forms") This is where you start your journey. With the first four kata, you will begin to learn the basics and what and how they are used. They become more difficult as you advance but understanding will grow with you.

See below for the Kata Pattern

Click on the "Kyu" headings to see some pictures of the Katas.

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