karatekata
Bassai Dai
Meaning of the name
Breackthrough the Fortress (big)
Moves: 55
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
roots
of
the
Kata
can
be
find
in
the
17th.
century
searching
a
Kata
named
Patsai
which
came
from
chinese
Quan
Fa.
Probably
the
Tomari
Bassai
has
the
closest
relationship to the original form.
Bassai
Dai
itself
is
from
Yasutsune
Itosu
and
includes
elments
from
Tomari
Bassai
and
Matsumura Bassai.
The
Shotkan
version
is
nearly
similar
to
the
Shito-Ryu
version.
Two
techniques
has
been
added
and
the
Yama
zuki
will
be
done
in
a
different
way,
which
seems
to
be
more chinese way.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Bassai Dai.
Bassai Sho
Meaning of the name
Breackthrough the Fortress (small)
Moves: 34
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Bassai Sho is a seldom used Kata in Shotokan. And in competition rarely to see.
But
this
is
not
what
the
Kata
diserve.
Performed
on
the
right
way
with
the
right
timing
it has beautifull changes between dynamic and elegance.
Compared
with
the
original
version
of
Itosu
wie
can
find
a
number
of
changings.
Especially
in
the
midpart
of
the
Kata.
In
the
old
version
a
Mae
Geri
is
done
where
Shotokan
is
using
a
Kansetsu
Geri
(Gedan
Yoko
Geri).
Completly
different
is
the
end
of
the
Kata.
In
original
it
is
done
like
Heian
Shodan,
but
Shotokan
is
using
a
reverse
Ashi Barai in combination with zukami techniques.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Bassai Sho.
Chinte
Meaning of the name
Seldom hand
Moves: 38
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Chinte
is
a
seldom
seen
Kata
in
Shotokan.
Sometimes
it
is
classified
as
a
Kata
for
women.
This
is
based
on
the
Nihon
Nukite
aiming
to
the
opponents
eyes.
A
technique
which
don’t
need
strong
power.
But
in
fact
the
power
of
Karate
comes
from
the
quality
of
the
performance
and
not
from
the
power
of
the
muscles.
Because
of
this
it’s
wrong to see the Kata as a Kata for women.
The
changings
of
Chinte
are
mainly
in
the
stances.
And
the
3
jumps
at
the
end
of
Kata
don't
exist
in
the
old
version.
Though
they
are
a
good
exercise
for
a
special
kind
of Yori Ashi.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Chinte.
Empi
Meaning of the name
Flight of the swallow
Moves: 47
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
Empi
of
Shotokan
has
been
developed
from
Tomari
Wanshu.
But
the
Enbusen
as
well
as
the
techniques
are
different.
Also
the
spirit
of
the
Kata
is
not
the
same.
In
Empi
we
see
a
fast
changing
of
the
attacked
area
between
Jodan
and
Chudan.
The
Kata
shows
a
high
speed
and
also
fast
changings
of
direction.
It
reminds
on
the
flight
of a swallow.
For more Details:
Tomari Wanshu
Gankaku
Meaning of the name
Crane on the rock
Moves: 45
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
The
Gankaku
of
Shotokan
is
very
similar
to
the
Chinto
of
Shito-Ryu.
Beside
the
stances
the
main
different
is
the
using
of
Yoko
Geri
instead
for
Mae
Geri.
Compared
with
Chinto
and
especially
with
Tomari
Chinto
the
roots
of
the
white
crane
style
are
fading.
Because
after
doing
Manji
Uke
a
Yoko
Geri
will
be
performed
it's
more
difficult
to
keep
balance
as
in
Chinto.
This
makes
the
Kata
to
one
of
the
most
difficult
of
Shotokan.
For more Details:
Chinto
Jion
Meaning of the name
Music of the temple
Moves: 51
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Jion
is
one
of
the
pilars
of
Shotokan.
For
this
reason
it
will
be
teached
soon
after
the
Heian
Kata.
Less
other
Kata
of
the
style
has
an
comparable
effect
on
the
quadrizeps
of
the
legs.
Jion
is
a
very
powerfull
kata.
Which
is
to
see
even
in
the
slow
performed
techniques where a highly tension will be used.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Jion.
Ji’in
Meaning of the name
Ground of the temple
Moves: 39
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Two
version
of
the
Kata
exist
in
different
schools
of
Shotokan.
This
is
especially
interesting
because
of
the
fact
that
the
Kata
will
be
done
seldom.
Some
of
its
specialities
are
Kosa
Uke
and
the
spinnings
over
the
back
performing
Tetsui
Uchi
or
Manji
Uke
based
on
the
version.
The
Kata
demands
the
muscle
of
the
legs
and
a
good
and straight pose which is necessary for the difficult spinning movements.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Ji’in.
Jitte
Meaning of the name
Ten hands
Moves: 29
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
Jitte
of
Shotokan
has
some
more
techniques
like
the
te
zukami
done
in
Sagi
Ashi
Dachi.
Some
techniques
are
performed
more
slowly.
And
the
Ashi
Barai
before
Yama
Uke
don't
exist
in
the
original
version.
Though
especially
this
movement
is
very
good
for
to
increase
the
power
of
the
middle
section
of
the
body.
And
this
is
very
useful
in
close combat. So this Jitte is a good Kata for to improve power.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Jitte.
Kanku Dai
Meaning of the name
Look to the sky (groß)
Moves: 71
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
Kanku
dai
is
the
typical
Kata
of
Shotokan.
The
Kata
demands
a
good
enduration
and
is very good to gain power.
The
remarkable
changings
beside
the
replace
of
Mae
Geri
with
Yoko
Geri
ist
the
technique
Ura
zuki
and
the
following
ducking
to
the
ground.
Furthermore
there
are
no
more
other
changings
than
the
typical
Shotokan
Kihon,
biomechanic
and
stances.
The
original
name
Kosokun
has
been
replaced
in
Kanku
what
means
"view
to
the
sky"
and
has it's reason in the first movement of the Kata.
For more Details:
Kosokun Dai
Kanku Sho
Meaning of the name
Look to the sky (klein)
Moves: 63
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
Kanku
Sho
is
very
different
ot
Kanku
Dai.
Interesting
is,
that
it
have
a
combination
which we also can find in Rohai Sandan. This is similar to Kosokun Sho.
The Kata has been taken from Mabuni’s Shito Ryu and has been changed just a litte.
So
the
first
jump
in
the
Kata
is
in
the
original
version
a
spinning
movement.
Also
the
combination
after
Uraken
Uchi
in
Kosa
Dachi
has
been
changed.
In
the
old
styles
there also will be done Age Uke and Gyaku zuki after turning.
For more Details:
Kosokun Sho
karatekata
Meaning of the name
Breackthrough
the
Fortress
(big)
Moves: 55
Bassai Dai
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
roots
of
the
Kata
can
be
find
in
the
17th.
century
searching
a
Kata
named
Patsai
which
came
from
chinese
Quan
Fa.
Probably
the
Tomari Bassai has the closest relationship to the original form.
Bassai
Dai
itself
is
from
Yasutsune
Itosu
and
includes
elments
from
Tomari Bassai and Matsumura Bassai.
The
Shotkan
version
is
nearly
similar
to
the
Shito-Ryu
version.
Two
techniques
has
been
added
and
the
Yama
zuki
will
be
done
in
a
different way, which seems to be more chinese way.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Bassai Dai.
Meaning of the name
Breackthrough
the
Fortress
(small)
Moves: 34
Bassai Sho
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Bassai
Sho
is
a
seldom
used
Kata
in
Shotokan.
And
in
competition
rarely to see.
But
this
is
not
what
the
Kata
diserve.
Performed
on
the
right
way
with
the
right
timing
it
has
beautifull
changes
between
dynamic
and
elegance.
Compared
with
the
original
version
of
Itosu
wie
can
find
a
number
of
changings.
Especially
in
the
midpart
of
the
Kata.
In
the
old
version
a
Mae
Geri
is
done
where
Shotokan
is
using
a
Kansetsu
Geri
(Gedan
Yoko
Geri).
Completly
different
is
the
end
of
the
Kata.
In
original
it
is
done
like
Heian
Shodan,
but
Shotokan
is
using
a
reverse
Ashi
Barai
in
combination with zukami techniques.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Bassai Sho.
Meaning of the name
Seldom hand
Moves: 38
Chinte
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Chinte
is
a
seldom
seen
Kata
in
Shotokan.
Sometimes
it
is
classified
as
a
Kata
for
women.
This
is
based
on
the
Nihon
Nukite
aiming
to
the
opponents
eyes.
A
technique
which
don’t
need
strong
power.
But
in
fact
the
power
of
Karate
comes
from
the
quality
of
the
performance
and
not
from
the
power
of
the
muscles.
Because
of
this
it’s
wrong
to
see the Kata as a Kata for women.
The
changings
of
Chinte
are
mainly
in
the
stances.
And
the
3
jumps
at
the
end
of
Kata
don't
exist
in
the
old
version.
Though
they
are
a
good exercise for a special kind of Yori Ashi.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Chinte.
Meaning of the name
Flight of the swallow
Moves: 47
Empi
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
Empi
of
Shotokan
has
been
developed
from
Tomari
Wanshu.
But
the
Enbusen
as
well
as
the
techniques
are
different.
Also
the
spirit
of
the
Kata
is
not
the
same.
In
Empi
we
see
a
fast
changing
of
the
attacked
area
between
Jodan
and
Chudan.
The
Kata
shows
a
high
speed
and
also
fast
changings
of
direction.
It
reminds
on
the
flight
of
a swallow.
For more Details:
Tomari Wanshu
Meaning of the name
Crane on the rock
Moves: 45
Gankaku
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
The
Gankaku
of
Shotokan
is
very
similar
to
the
Chinto
of
Shito-Ryu.
Beside
the
stances
the
main
different
is
the
using
of
Yoko
Geri
instead
for
Mae
Geri.
Compared
with
Chinto
and
especially
with
Tomari
Chinto
the
roots
of
the
white
crane
style
are
fading.
Because
after
doing
Manji
Uke
a
Yoko
Geri
will
be
performed
it's
more
difficult
to
keep
balance
as
in
Chinto.
This
makes
the
Kata
to
one
of
the
most
difficult
of Shotokan.
For more Details:
Chinto
Meaning of the name
Music of the temple
Moves: 51
Jion
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Jion
is
one
of
the
pilars
of
Shotokan.
For
this
reason
it
will
be
teached
soon
after
the
Heian
Kata.
Less
other
Kata
of
the
style
has
an
comparable
effect
on
the
quadrizeps
of
the
legs.
Jion
is
a
very
powerfull
kata.
Which
is
to
see
even
in
the
slow
performed
techniques
where a highly tension will be used.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Jion.
Meaning of the name
Ground of the temple
Moves: 39
Ji’in
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
Two
version
of
the
Kata
exist
in
different
schools
of
Shotokan.
This
is
especially
interesting
because
of
the
fact
that
the
Kata
will
be
done
seldom.
Some
of
its
specialities
are
Kosa
Uke
and
the
spinnings
over
the
back
performing
Tetsui
Uchi
or
Manji
Uke
based
on
the
version.
The
Kata
demands
the
muscle
of
the
legs
and
a
good
and
straight
pose which is necessary for the difficult spinning movements.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Ji’in.
Meaning of the name
Ten hands
Moves: 29
Jitte
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Medium
The
Jitte
of
Shotokan
has
some
more
techniques
like
the
te
zukami
done
in
Sagi
Ashi
Dachi.
Some
techniques
are
performed
more
slowly.
And
the
Ashi
Barai
before
Yama
Uke
don't
exist
in
the
original
version.
Though
especially
this
movement
is
very
good
for
to
increase
the
power
of
the
middle
section
of
the
body.
And
this
is
very
useful
in
close combat. So this Jitte is a good Kata for to improve power.
For more Details:
Shito-Ryu Jitte.
Meaning of the name
Look to the sky (groß)
Moves: 71
Kanku Dai
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
Kanku
dai
is
the
typical
Kata
of
Shotokan.
The
Kata
demands
a
good
enduration and is very good to gain power.
The
remarkable
changings
beside
the
replace
of
Mae
Geri
with
Yoko
Geri
ist
the
technique
Ura
zuki
and
the
following
ducking
to
the
ground.
Furthermore
there
are
no
more
other
changings
than
the
typical
Shotokan
Kihon,
biomechanic
and
stances.
The
original
name
Kosokun
has
been
replaced
in
Kanku
what
means
"view
to
the
sky"
and has it's reason in the first movement of the Kata.
For more Details:
Kosokun Dai
Meaning of the name
Schau zum Himmel (klein)
Moves: 63
Kanku Sho
Classification
Shorin-Ryu
Style
Shotokan
Level
Advanced
Kanku
Sho
unterscheidet
sich
sehr
von
Kanku
Dai.
Interessant
ist,
dasss
sie
eine
Kombination
aus
Rohai
Sandan
enthält,
was
aber
auch
für die Kosokun Sho gilt.
Ins
Shotokan
wurde
sie
aus
Mabuni’s
Shito
Ryu
übernommen
und
geringfügig
verändert.
So
wird
der
Sprung,
im
Mittelteil
der
Kata,
im
Original
lediglich
als
Drehung
um
die
Körperachse
ausgeführt.
Und
auch
die,
dem
Uraken
Uchi
in
Kosa
Dachi,
folgende
Kombination
wurde
stark
verändert,
so
wird
hier
im
Original
Age
Uke
und
Gyaku
zuki geübt.
Für mehr Details siehe:
Kosokun Sho
