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A Kata is
a choreographed sequence of techniques which appear to be used
against imaginary opponents.
They help the student practice techniques that could be used in
real life situations, if ever needed.
Here are the katas
practiced in class. For a complete list of Shotokan kata videos
click here.
or
here.
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Kata Name |
Level |
Kyu |
Belt color while
learning Kata |
Belt Color to
achieve |
|
Heian Shodan |
Beginner |
9th |
White |
Yellow |
|
Heian Nidan |
Beginner |
8th |
Yellow |
Orange |
|
Heian Sandan |
Beginner |
7th |
Orange |
Green |
|
Heian Yondan |
Intermediate |
6th |
Green |
Blue |
|
Heian Godan |
Intermediate |
5th |
Blue |
Purple |
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Tekki Shodan |
Intermediate |
4th |
Purple |
Brown |
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Jion,
Bassai Dai,
Empi, Hangetsu |
Advanced |
3rd, 2nd, 1st |
Brown |
Black |
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