Basic Kata 1–4

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 Shodan
• Kihon Kata Nidan
• Kihon Kata Sandan
• Kihon Kata Yondan