Northstowe Karate Club

Kihon Heian Kata

Kihon Kata - Taikyoku Shodan

Kihon kata, also known as Taikyoku Shodan, is the first kata and consists of 20 moves with a kiai on move 8 and 16. Moves 9 and 17 are particularly complex as they involve a 270 degree turn.

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Heian Shodan

Heian Shodan, similar in shape to heian shodan consists of 21 moves with a kiai on move 9 and 17. This kata introduces shuto uke and kokutsu dachi.

Heian Nidan

Heian Nidan, the second of the heian kata, consists of 26 moves, with kiai on moves 11 and 26. This kata introduces mae-geri and uchi uke.

Heian Sandan

Heian Sandan is the third and shortest heian kata consists of only 20 moves with kiai on moves 10 and 20. This kata introduces kiba dachi.

Heian Yondan

Heian Yondan is the 4th heian kata and consists of 27 moves with kiai on moves 13 and 25. This kata introduces changes of speed including both fast and slow movements.

Heian Godan

Heian Godan consists of 23 moves with kiai on moves 12 and 19. This kata introduces more complex techniques including manji uke.