Kata is the heart of Itosu-kai Karate. Within these patterns, are all the movements you will learn in your study of Karate. Practicing your Kata, will help you to improve everything you do, so practice it with heart (kokoro) and with concentration every time. HAJIME!
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Below are the kata you will learn in brown and "little black belt".
Go to the glossary page for definitions of various stances, blocks, kicks and strikes.
Picture yourself standing sentry on the walls of your Lords Castle.
A narrow walkway, a wall at your back and nothing but space in front of you. You come under attack with your foe coming at you from two sides and scaling the wall in front of you. What to do!
Naifunchi simulate these types of attacks and deals with your foes
in lethal, short order.
Of course there is no need to go out and find a Castle...they can also be used in any type of tight quarter trouble.
The different types of Katas, created over many decades, by many different masters, test you and immerse you even more into the traditions and ways of Karate.
These Naifunchi Kata teach you a whole new pattern! You will also learn even more new ways of applying your knowledge of kicks, blocks, strikes and stances. Extremely interesting and challenging!
Naifunchi Shodan
