Kata’s were the heart of the fighting systems passed down for generations.
Kata is the foundation that teaches the body stances, movement and principles of using hands and feet. It teaches breathing, tranquility, secure ness, rhythm, fighting spirit, and power of decision.
KATA- Training forms simulating combat situations.
Shotokan has 26 Kata. Again, beginners start with the most basic and as their skill increases so does the level of the KATA
