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 from yellow to brown belt.
Go to the glossary page for definitions of various stances, blocks, kicks and strikes.
Pinan Kata
5th Kyu (Yellow belt)Pinan Nidan
4th Kyu (Orange belt) Pinan Shodan
3rd Kyu (Green belt)Pinan Sandan
2nd Kyu (Blue belt) Pinan Yondan
1st Kyu (Brown belt)Pinan Godan
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.
