Okinawa Although Kata are generally assigned to masters and their schools or styles, in the case of Okinawa, they are also referred to as regions, which usually refer to towns. Sensibly, the Kata of a particular region exhibit specific similarities, which is particularly evident in the case of Naha-te. This is likely due to the Chinese masters who lived and taught in the respective region. Most karate Kata can thus be assigned to a specific number of regions. The most important locations were Shuri, Tomari, Naha, and Niigaki.

Unfortunately, the Kata of Shuri-te and Tomari-te can no longer be clearly assigned in individual cases. In cases where the origin is certain, the "Tomari" is placed before the name of the Kata, as in the case of Tomari Bassai. In the case of Niigaki, which was geographically located on the route between Naha and Tomari, it is referred to as Aragaki-te, since apparently only Peichin Aragaki was active there. Since Kenwa Mabuni, as an Okinawan, developed a significant number of Kata, his Kata can be counted among the Okinawan Kata without assigning them to a specific region.

Anker Mabuni (Kenwa) Kenwa Mabuni was considered the most important expert in Okinawan karate Kata. No other master of his time studied the Kata of the various schools so comprehensively. Kenwa Mabuni began his karate studies under Yasutsune Itosu. Later, he came into contact with Kanryo Higashionna, with whom Chojun Miyagi also trained. It is known that Chojun Miyagi and Kenwa Mabuni developed a friendship. Both later taught karate in Osaka. There is evidence that Mabuni initially referred to his karate as Goju-ryu, but later renamed it Shito- ryu, while Miyagi retained the designation Goju-ryu. In addition to studying with masters Itosu and Higashionna, Mabuni also studied the Tomari-te Kata in the version of Kosaku Matsumora. He also studied the Aragaki Kata Sochin, Niseishi, Unshu, and Gojushiho. From Go Kenki, he learned typical White Crane Kata such as Haufa and Hakucho, or Nipaipo. Mabuni was thus the only martial arts master who possessed a truly comprehensive knowledge of karate Kata. It is considered certain that he created eight of his own Kata. There are speculations about the existence of another Kata (Shinpa). Likewise, tradition states that Chojun Miyagi at least asked Mabuni for his opinion on the Kata when developing the Tensho. Kenwa Mabuni is also considered a significant master of kobudo. He was one of the teachers of Taira Shinken, who is considered the most important kobudo master in recent history. Well-known Kata include: Aoyagi, Juroku, Happo Sho, Kenpaku, Kensho, Kenshu, Myojo, Shiho Kosokun, Shinsei, Shinsei Ni Shinsei Ni is possibly a development of Kenei Mabuni.

Anker Ryuei- Ryu Ryuei-ryu was created by Kenri Nakaima. He is one of the few Okinawa karate masters who studied in China for several years. It is certain that the Chinese master Ryu Ryuko was his teacher. Therefore, there must be a technical connection between Ryuei- ryu karate and the school of Kanryo Higashionna and the later Goju-ryu. In fact, Ryuei-ryu, in addition to the typical Kata such as Anan, Heiku, Paiku, Pachu Ohan, and Paiho, also uses Kata known in Goju-ryu and the Aragaki school, including Seienchin, Seisun, Sanseiru, and Niseishi. However, the Ryuei-ryu versions differ greatly from the Kata known in Goju-ryu and Aragaki-te. What is certain is that the Kata Anan to Paiho were known exclusively in Ryuei-ryu. This leaves open the question of whether Kenri Nakaima had other teachers in China. Ryu Ryuko is also mentioned in connection with Kanryo Higashionna, although he cannot be linked to Kata like Anan. Known Kara are: Anan, Anan Ni, Heiku, Kururunfa, Niseishi, Ohan, Pachu, Paiku, Paiho, Sanchin, Sanseiru, Seisan, Seiunchin Niseishi, Sanseiru und Seisan are very different to the Shito Ryu versions.