Shotokan Kata
Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan
Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan
Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho, Kanku Dai, Kanku Sho
Jitte, Hangetsu, Empi, Gankaku, Jion, Chinte, Nijushiho, Sochin,
Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, Meikyo,Wankan
Kata is an accumulation of basic techniques set in forms which teach proper breathing and execution. Kata is one of the three major components along with Kihon (basic techniques) and Kumite (sparring or fighting) which make up the foundation of Shotokan Karate.