Basic Kata 1–6

Background

The four basic kata are the first empty-hand forms on this wall. They train stance, posture, and the core strikes and blocks before a student moves on to the classical kata. In the Okinawan dōjō of this lineage, a first-year student learned the early kihon kata together with Naihanchi, one piece at a time.

Kata in this group

• Kihon Kata 1 (Shodan)
• Kihon Kata 2 (Nidan)
• Kihon Kata 3 (Sandan)
• Kihon Kata 4 (Yondan)
• Kihon Kata 5 (Godan)
• Kihon Kata 6 (Rokudan)