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This kata was originally performed at dynastical events during the Ryukyu Dynasty Age. This kata places great significance in paying respect to all four quarters (North, South, East, West).
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In this kata one attacks the enemy by moving forward. This kata is learned in order to develop correct posture. There are several variations of this form in the areas of Naha and Shuri. Different features of this kata are seen in different districts.
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This is a basic training kata. O Sensei altered the breathing and posture in this kata from olden times, so that when practised it would produce a healthier body.
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This is a very intense kata which demonstrates the breaking of an object into pieces.
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In this kata one learns agile counter attack movements against one's opponent. The kata is composed of defensive techniques which flow in a beautiful stream of movements.
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In this kata one assumes a posture of attack and defence with horns (posture of a bull attacking with horns).
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This kata is named after a Tang person. It is a kata which consists of agile motions of turning, expanding and contracting.
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This kata consists of dodging the enemy's attack by turning one's body with over-powering force and then changing over to a counter attack.
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This kata is designed as a strong defence. Within this kata there is ryuzetsu kamae (dragon's tongue kamae).
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This kata is named after a Tang Bujin (Warrior), Mr. Kusanku, and different variations of this kata exist in different districts. This kata illustrates an attack and defence in the darkness of night.
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This kata depicts a dragon spiraling up into the sky.
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This is an intense training kata. Through its practice one develops a strong body which is always ready. The goal is to gradually extend the time from 4 minutes to five minutes and eventually to more than 10 minutes the better a person gets.
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