Taikyoku

This is the most elementary Kata practiced at CKA. Developed by Master Funakoshi’s son, Gigo, Taikyoku helps new students learn basic Kata principles.

• Taikyoku Shodan – (first cause)

Heian

Created relatively recently, the Heians were originally called Pinan from the Okinawan pronunciation of the Chinese word for safety. When introduced to Japan, Master Funakoshi opted to use the Japanese pronunciation Heian. Considered basic Kata for beginning students.

• Heian Shodan – (peaceful mind, first level)
• Heian Nidan – (peaceful mind, second level)
• Heian Sandan – (peaceful mind, third level)
• Heian Yondan – (peaceful mind, fourth level)
• Heian Godan – (peaceful mind, fifth level)

Tekki

Originally known in Okinawa as Naihanchi, the katas were renamed by Master Funakoshi upon its introduction to Japan to reflect the strength exhibited with kiba-dachi. Rich in fighting techniques, the Tekki family offers a plethora of close combat techniques.

• Tekki Shodan – (iron horse riding, first level)
• Tekki Nidan – (iron horse riding, second level)
• Tekki Sandan – (iron horse riding, third level)

Advanced Katas

• Bassai Dai (to penetrate a fortress – big)
• Bassai Sho (to penetrate a fortress – small)
• Kanku Dai (to view the sky – big)
• Kanku Sho (to view the sky – small)
• Hangetsu (half moon)
• Goju Shi Ho Dai (fifty four steps – big)
• Goju Shi Ho Sho (fifty four steps – small)
• Enpi (flying swallow)
• Jion (love and goodness)
• Jiin (love and shadow)
• Jitte (ten hands)
• Meikyo (bright mirror)
• Niju Shi Ho (twenty-four steps)
• Wankan (king and crown)
• Gankaku (crane on a rock)
• Sochin (strength and calm)
• Chinte (rare hand)
• Unsu (cloud hands)