Karate Kata Shokai

These are all sanctioned Kata studied under the Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do system. Introduction to these kata will occur along the way during dojo training sessions, at seminars and clinics. Numbers 1-10 are Required Kata for testing purposes. The additional kata shown are extracurricular and a supplement to your studies.


NumberKata NameMeaning
1TAIKYOKU 1-10First Cause
2PINAN 1-5Peaceful Mind
3CHINOAbility
4SEIUCHINSaint
5SEISOCHINBirth of an Old Founder
6SEISANPure Spirit
7KURUMPHAKata of the Sho Dynasty
8NISEISHI24 Steps
9SEIPAISpirit of the Dragon
10GOJUSHIHO54 Steps
11SANSERUControl
12TENSHORevolving Hands
13SANSHINDynamic
14SUANSUProtector
15ROHAI 1-3Crane on a Rock
16YANTSUEight Way
17SANSUCalculation
18NIPAIPOTwin Dragon Fist
19DENKOLightning
20SHINTAROPure Mind
21KENSEIFist Way
22WANSUStrong Arm
23WANKANKing's Crown
24GARYUOne's Own Way
25SOSHIHOUnity
26NIJUKUBlood Vessel
27SHIROHAKUWhite Swan
28JIYU NO KATAFreedom
29JUROPassage
30KUSANInfinity
31KUSAN DAIInfinity
32UNSOCloud Hands
33CHINTONIght Crane
34PEICHINDark Dragon
35KITAKAZENorth Wind
36NINJUHOTo Endure
37SUPARINPEI108 Moves
38NINJUOKI26 Positions
39KUMOTESpider Hands
49ANANBlack Swan
41YOSHIHO NO KATAAihara Kata
42PAIKUWhite Tiger
43PACHUTo Swirl a Ball
44HEIKUBlack Tiger
45MYOJOMorning Star
46PAIPU8 Steps at the Same Time
47SHINPAInvading Break
48HAKAKUWhite Crane
49OHANKing's Domain
50ONUNKU
51GOPAI
52SEIRYUGreen Willow
53JUJIROCross Roads
54NAGARI BOSHI