Kokondo Kata

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Kokondo Kata

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Kata are pre-arranged sequences of self defense techniques that allow the student to practice many aspects of Kokondo. Through visualization the student can practice the target and power of the techniques. Through repetition the student may increase his or her endurance and strength. With this practice the student will perfect the basics that form the foundation of Kokondo.

There are hundreds of kata, many of which are centuries old. They first originated in China and Okinawa. The following is a list of the kata currently taught by Kokondo. (Courtesy of the Boston Kokondo and Jukido Academy.)

Taikyoku 1,2,3 - Basic Ulitmate

Pinan 1,2,3,4,5 - Peaceful Mind

Henka 1,2,3,4,5,6 - Variation

Kihon 1,2,3,4,5,6 - Basic Form

Uke Kata - Blocking Form

Geri Kata - Kicking Form

Tsuki Kata - Punching Form

Konsho - First Present

Konni - Second Present

Konsan - Third Present/Triangle

Saifa - Tearing

Bassai - To Penetrate a Castle

Kanku - Sky Observation

Hiji Ichiban - First Elbow Form

Bo Kata 1,2,3 - Bo Weapon Katas

Sai Kata 1,2,3 - Sai Weapon Katas

Tonfa Kata 1 - Tonfa Weapon Kata

Gojushiho - Fifty Four Directions

Sushiho - Sixty Four Directions (*)

Hangetsu - Half Moon

Seienchin - Calm Within the Storm (*)

Rohai - Flamingo

Niaha - Knife Weapon Kata

Gankaku - Crane on a Rock

Unsu - Cloud Hands

Kokonyo - Fourth Past and Present

Kokonso - Past and Present (*)

Garyu - Original School

Tensho - Signs of Heaven

Sanchin - Three Conflicts

Jion - Temple Sounds

Empi - Flying Swallow

Jutte - Ten Hands

Naihanchi 1,2,3 - Iron Horse

Bo Kata 4,5,6 - Bo Weapon Katas

Sai Kata 4,5,6 - Sai Weapon Katas

(* - Kata translation not confirmed at this time.)