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SHOTOKAN KATAS

SHOTOKAN KATAS (FORMS) REQUIRED BY U.S.K.D.A

  • Katas: Are pre-arranged patterns of self-defense techniques which serve to develop the physical and emotional standards of the practitioner.
  • There are 14 mandatory Katas required from White Belt to 1st Degree Black Belt in our organization, with some optional.
  • The time required for each rank is based on the practitioner attending classes 4 to 5 times weekly. The time may vary, based on the training habits, ability to learn, and dedication of the practitioners.
Rank Kata Time
9th Kyu White Belt Taikyoku Shodan Mandatory
Taikyoku Nidan Optional
Taikyoku Sandan Optional
Ten-no-Omote Kata Optional		 3 months
8th Kyu Yellow Belt Heian Shodan Mandatory 3 months
7th Kyu Orange Belt Heian Nidan Mandatory 3 months
6th Kyu Blue Belt Heian Sandan Mandatory 3 months
5th Kyu Green Belt Heian Yodan Mandatory 3 months
4th Kyu Purple Belt Heian Godan Mandatory 6 months
3rd Kyu Brown Belt Tekki Shodan Mandatory
Bassai-Dai Mandatory
Bassai-Sho Optional		 9 months
2nd Kyu Brown Belt Tekki Nidan Mandatory
Ni Ju Shi Mandatory
Jitte Optional		 9 months
1st Kyu Brown Belt Tekki Sandan Mandatory
Hangetsu Mandatory
Chinte Optional		 9 months
Shodan
(1st Degree Black Belt)		 Empi Mandatory
Kanku-Sho Optional
Jion Mandatory		 2 years
Nidan
(2nd Degree Black Belt)		 Kanku-Dai Mandatory
Goju Shiho-Sho Mandatory		 3 years
Sandan
(3rd Degree Black Belt)		 Gankaku Mandatory
Goju Shiho-Dai Mandatory
Meikyo Optional		 4 years
Yodan
(4th Degree Black Belt)		 Sochin Mandatory
Jiin Optional		 5 years
Godan
(5th Degree Black Belt)		 Unsu Mandatory
Wankan Optional		 5 years