Kihon

Kihon refers to the essential techniques and foundational movements in karate, including stances, strikes, blocks, and kicks. These fundamental elements serve as the groundwork for all advanced techniques and kata.

Bunkai

Bunkai is the analysis and application of kata movements, where practitioners break down the techniques to understand their practical applications in self-defense scenarios, allowing for a deeper comprehension of each movement’s purpose and function.

Kata

Kata is a structured sequence of movements and techniques practiced to perfect form, precision, and discipline, serving as both a tool for training and a method to preserve traditional fighting techniques.

Kumite

Kumite is the practice of sparring in karate, where practitioners use controlled combat to apply their techniques and strategies against opponents, helping to develop timing, distance, and adaptability in real-time situations.

Shuri-Te

Matsumura Sokon (1809-1896)

  • Matsumura ha Bassai
  • Matsumura ha Seisan

Itosu Anko (1832-1915)

  • Heian Shodan
  • Heian Nidan
  • Heian Sandan
  • Heian Yondan
  • Heian Godan
  • Naihachi (1-3)
  • Bassai Dai
  • Bassai Sho
  • Kosokun Dai
  • Kosokun Sho
  • Shiho Kosokun
  • Jion
  • Jitte
  • Jiin
  • Chinto
  • Chinte
  • Gojushiho
  • Rohai Shodan
  • Rohai Nidan
  • Rohai Sandan
  • Wanshu

Ishimine Peichin (1825-1889)

  • Ishimine Bassai

Naha-Te

Higaonna Kanryu (1845-1916)

  • Sanchin
  • Saifa
  • Seipai
  • Seienchin
  • Sanseiru
  • Shisochin
  • Suparinpei
  • Kururunfa
  • Seisan

Miyagi Chojun (1888 – 1953


Tomari-Te

Aragaki Seisho (1845-1918)

  • Niseishi
  • Sochin
  • Unshu

Matsumora Kosaku (1829-1898)

  • Matsumora ha Bassai (Tomarin no Bassai)
  • Matsumora ha Rohai
  • Wanshu

Kyan Chotoku (1870-1945)

  • Annanko
  • Chinto

Chatan Yara (1740-1812)

  • Chatan Yara Kusanku

Oyadomari Kokan (1831-1905)

  • Oyadomari no Bassai

Hakkaku-Ken

Go Kenki (Wu Xian Hui (1886-1940)

  • Haffa I-II
  • Nipaipo
  • Papuren

Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952)

  • Juroku
  • Matsukaze
  • Myojo
  • Aoyagi
  • Shinsei
  • Shinpa

Kenei Mabuni (1918-2015)

  • Yottsu no Kata (1-4)
    • Dai Ichi Dosa
    • Dai Ni Dosa
    • Dai San Dosa
    • Dai Yon Dosa
  • Shinsei Ichi
  • Shinsei Ni