A.I.K.A. Shotokan Kata

While the Bunkai (interpretations) may differ, A.I.K.A. Karate focuses on the traditional kata as taught by the JKA(Japanese Karate Association).

This represents the most current version of our kata.



KATA LINKS
  • Heian Shodan
  • Heian Nidan
  • Heian Sandan
  • Heian Yodan
  • Heian Godan
  • Bassai Dai
  • Bassai Sho
  • Tekki Shodan
  • Tekki Nidan
  • Tekki Sandan
  • Kanku Dai
  • Kanku Sho
  • Jitte
  • Traditional Hangetsu
  • Gankaku
  • Sochin
  • Empi
  • Jion
  • Jiin
  • Nijushiho
  • Wankan
  • Meikyo
  • Chinte
  • Gojushiho Dai
  • Gojushiho Sho
  • Unsu



    • Please note, our version of Hangetsu varies from the one shown here. It has been enhanced by Shihan Almeida into a more explosive and refined version of the kata. Make sure you learn this kata from a black belt and not by studying this video.


    Kata clips are taken from the video series: All Kata of Karate, Japan Karate Association, produced by The Bureau of Technique, Japan Karate Association.