Kata - Jissen Karate

Hidden techniques in Kata

Some teachers will tell you that there are hidden techniques in Kata. The techniques were hidden at the time when

Learning the Kata When learning a new Kata, the first step is to learn the pattern as well as the

What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu! Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, the creator of the Pinan

Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are composed of former Karate masters.

By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient masters. If you perform Kata

Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement) First, we need to define the term “Kiten”. Wikipedia says: .. “nearly all

The Naihanchi Kata The Naihanchi Kata is a very old Kata, which can be found in many different styles and

The Pinan/Heian (平安) Kata Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The

The Taikyoku Kata Gichin Funakoshi and his son Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi, are said to be the creator of the Taikyoku