Kata, is the Japanese term for shape or model. It is a sequence of movements that are classified into offense and defense postures. These are the moves required in combat. A Bunkai is another Japanese term for analysis. It is the demonstrative application of the kata. These are usually done with a partner or in groups.

A kata posture can be dissected into a few or dozen applications. These are also used in traditional Japanese theater arts such as plays and tea ceremonies.  It uses a systematic approach. The student often visualizes the attack and uses the moves of kata against strikes and throws.

The basic goal of kata is to transmit proven k techniques and practice it for self-defense. Through repetition, the learner implements the techniques in a more natural way. A rigid system of kata is usually not encouraged because these have to be executed in real life circumstances. When you want to learn karate techniques, the kata is usually where you’d want your knowledge to be put into practice.

Fuji Kata Dai Ichi

This was first formulated by ShoshinNagamine, since most early forms of kata were difficult and complicated to learn. The punches are all solar plexus, meaning they are all focused on the center part of your belly. Most stances in Fuji Kata Dai Ichi are walking stances.

One move is to step left into a front leaning stance. Try to block a low kick from the attacker to the left.  Step right to a walking stance and punch right. Try to block a low kick from an attacker and step left to walking stance and punch left.

Try to turn 90 degrees to left by stepping left into the Front Leaning Stance and try to block a low kick attacker from behind you at an angle. Blocking a high punch or a overhead strike from your attacker. These are just the basic moves of Fuji Kata Dai Ichi. When trying to learn karate techniques through form, the two basic elements are stances and blocking.

Dai Nihon Tenno Kata

This form is done only in one position, whether it should be backward or forward. The technique is repeated four times, always starting with right foot first into a bent stance. This Kata is otherwise known as the Great Heavenly Japanese Karate Form.

Try to step forward and do a solar plexus punch and take another step forward to do a lunge punch to the chin.  These two moves are repeated twice. Then two low block and middle block punches are aimed at the solar plexus or the center part of your stomach. These are just the first 5 moves and the remaining moves of Dai Nihon Tenno Kata are for the advanced learners.

Fuji Kata Dai Ni

This kata was improvised by Chojun Miyagi, to provide an easier kata to learn. All punches made by this kata are aimed at the center part of the stomach and all stances consist of walking stances. Try to face north, looking left, step out with the right foot and turn facing the left into a walking stance, high block.

With a walking stance, try to punch your opponent to the right. Step back with the right foot, with straddle stance and try a low block left. These are the just the first two steps being discussed here to give you a heads-up on what to expect during karate sessions.

Kata, is the Japanese term for shape or model. It is a sequence of movements that are classified into offense and defense postures. These are the moves required in combat. A Bunkai is another Japanese term for analysis. It is the demonstrative application of the kata. These are usually done with a partner or in groups.

A kata posture can be dissected into a few or dozen applications. These are also used in traditional Japanese theater arts such as plays and tea ceremonies.  It uses a systematic approach. The student often visualizes the attack and uses the moves of kata against strikes and throws.

Karate: Top Self-Defense Moves

The basic goal of kata is to transmit proven k techniques and practice it for self-defense. Through repetition, the learner implements the techniques in a more natural way. A rigid system of kata is usually not encouraged because these have to be executed in real life circumstances. When you want to learn karate techniques, the kata is usually where you’d want your knowledge to be put into practice.

Fuji Kata Dai Ichi

This was first formulated by ShoshinNagamine, since most early forms of kata were difficult and complicated to learn. The punches are all solar plexus, meaning they are all focused on the center part of your belly. Most stances in Fuji Kata Dai Ichi are walking stances.

One move is to step left into a front leaning stance. Try to block a low kick from the attacker to the left.  Step right to a walking stance and punch right. Try to block a low kick from an attacker and step left to walking stance and punch left.

Try to turn 90 degrees to left by stepping left into the Front Leaning Stance and try to block a low kick attacker from behind you at an angle. Blocking a high punch or a overhead strike from your attacker. These are just the basic moves of Fuji Kata Dai Ichi. When trying to learn karate techniques through form, the two basic elements are stances and blocking.

Dai Nihon Tenno Kata

This form is done only in one position, whether it should be backward or forward. The technique is repeated four times, always starting with right foot first into a bent stance. This Kata is otherwise known as the Great Heavenly Japanese Karate Form.

Try to step forward and do a solar plexus punch and take another step forward to do a lunge punch to the chin.  These two moves are repeated twice. Then two low block and middle block punches are aimed at the solar plexus or the center part of your stomach. These are just the first 5 moves and the remaining moves of Dai Nihon Tenno Kata are for the advanced learners.

Fuji Kata Dai Ni

This kata was improvised by Chojun Miyagi, to provide an easier kata to learn. All punches made by this kata are aimed at the center part of the stomach and all stances consist of walking stances. Try to face north, looking left, step out with the right foot and turn facing the left into a walking stance, high block.

With a walking stance, try to punch your opponent to the right. Step back with the right foot, with straddle stance and try a low block left. These are the just the first two steps being discussed here to give you a heads-up on what to expect during karate sessions.