https://youtu.be/phASRTOrP4E Heian Nidan is the second kata of the Heian series. The term Heian is the Japanese version of the Okinawan term Pinan. Our lineage of Shito-ryu use the Japanese term and the Japanese order of these forms. The…
https://youtu.be/8tM6GcOdmBM Ten no Kata is Shito-Ryu's version of Fukyugata Ichi of Matsubayashi Ryu. It was designed to be a beginner's first kata and an easy introduction to more advanced forms.…
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https://youtu.be/oGP_DjtFJ7A This is a very simple kata that is used for very young children and some special needs students as an introductory kata. It has some variety of technique but…
https://youtu.be/vJ27a-VqXhw Bassai Dai is common, in some form, in many Karate styles. It is called Passai or Patsai in some Okinawan styles. The kata has a feeling of speed and…
https://youtu.be/t28kIE6592M Chi no Kata is a form that is also done in some other styles of karate. It is called Fukyugata Ni in Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu schools and Gekisai Dai Ichi…