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BASSAI-DAI
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To penetrate a fortress (greater of pair). Normally taught once third Kyu has been obtained. This Kata was originally called Passai.
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BASSAI-SHO
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To penetrate a fortress (lesser of pair). A technically more advanced Kata than Bassai Dai. The Kata is notable for its leg sweeps and blocks against a staff or Bo.
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EMPI
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A black belt level Kata, translated as "Flying Swallow". This Kata was originally called Wanshu. It is named after a flying swallow because the alternate high and low attacks that are seen in it are said to resemble a swallow in flight. It is considered to be one of the oldest Kata.
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HANGETSU
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A black belt level Kata, meaning half moon.
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HEIAN
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Peaceful mind or peace or tranquillity. These five Kata were originally called Pinan. Funakoshi said that having mastered these five Kata and all of their moves, you should now be confident enough that you could defend yourself from attack and the meaning of the name Heian is to be taken in this context.
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KANKU-DAI
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A Shotokan Kata, meaning "To view the sky" Developed from the Okinawan Kata Kusanku.
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KANKU-SHO
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Viewing the sky. (Sho describes the movements of the Kata rather than its importance)
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JION
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A Shorei-Ryu Kata. Temple Kata. |
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TAIKYOKYU
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First cause.
Three Taikyo Kyu Kata were originally devised and all share a common line of movement. |
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TEKKI-SHODAN-/-NIDAN-/-SANDAN
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Horse riding.
A group of three Katas each performed from Kiba Dachi or horse riding stance. |