"Because karate eventually takes on a deeply personal character, it may be said that every karate-ka has his own karate." Gichin Funakoshi
Read moreEnglish Translations of Kata Names
Name of Kata Translation
Heian Peaceful Mind
Sochin Energetic Calm
Tekki Iron Horse
Nijushi-ho 24 steps
Bassai Storm a Fortress
Gojushiho-Sho 54 steps
Kanku To View the Sky
Chinte Many Hands
Jion Named after a Temple in China
Unsu Cloud Hands
Empi Flying Swallow
Gankaku Crane on a Rock
Jutte (Jitte) Ten Hands
Meikyo Polish a Mirror
Hangetsu Cresent Moon
Wankan Kings Crown
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