Shotokan katas come from two different schools of karate : Shorin-ryu and Shorei-ryu.
- Shorin-ryu katas (speed katas) : characterized by rapid movements and are light and quick. Shorin katas includes Heian, Bassai, Kanku and Empi katas.
- Shorei-ryu katas (power katas) : emphasize physical strength, power and forcefulness. Shorei katas includes Tekki, Jion, Hangetsu, Jitte katas.
1) Taikyoku Shodan View Description
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2) Heian Shodan View Description
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3) Shi-Ho-Hi View Description
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4) Heian Nidan View Description
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5) Heian Sandan View Description
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6) Heian Yondan View Description
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7) Heian Godan View Description
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8) Tekki Shodan View Description
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9) Tekki Nidan View Description
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10) Tekki Sandan View Description
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11) Bassai Dai View Description
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12) Bassai Sho View Description
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13) Jion View Description
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14) Kanku Dai View Description
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15) Kanku Sho View Description
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16) Hangetsu View Description
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17) Empi View Description
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18) Jitte View Description
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19) Meikyo View Description
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20) Nijushiho View Description
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21) Sochin View Description
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22) Unsu View Description |
23) Chinte View Description |
24) Gangaku View Description |