Katas

Kata - a system of individual training exercises for practitioners of karate and other martial arts.

Our katas are designed based on real fights that happened to the old instructors in Okinawa. These series of movements are meant to be displayed like a dance that tells the story of the fight. Through this 'dance' of movement, students will display swiftness and strength.

All Kata's below are colored so students know at what belt rank they start learning each kata.

All katas are in this video made by Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1966. The video is old and hard to follow so the katas have been re-videoed by instructors Haley Jones and Cara LaRue.

Standard - By Cara LaRue

Seisan Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Seisan Kata - By Haley Jones

Seiunchin Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Seiunchin Kata - By Cara LaRue

Naihanchi Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Naihanchi Kata - By Haley Jones

Wansu Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Wansu Kata - By Cara LaRue

Chinto Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Chinto Kata - By Haley Jones

Nunchunku Kata (Optional Kata) - By Cara LaRue

Kusanku Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Kusaanku Kata - By Cara LaRue

Sanchin Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Sanchin Kata - By Haley Jones

Kusanku Sai Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Kusanku Sai Kata - By Cara LaRue

Sunsu Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Sunsu Kata - By Haley Jones

Tokomenenokun bo Kata - By Tatsuo Shimabuku

Tokomenenokun bo Kata - By Cara LaRue

Make Your Own

To get your black belt you will need to make your kata. There are some rules so make sure you talk with your instructor before you begin making your kata