SYLLABUS
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.
Shitoryu Karate Katas
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