AIKI TE RYU KARATE KAI HONBU DOJ

AIKI TE RYU KARATE KAI HONBU DOJO

Aiki Te Ryu Karate Kai Kata Training

Kata training is extremely important in the Aiki Te Ryu Karate Kai system. Developing many aspects for the student, Kata is an essential method of learning the various techniques, stances and proper body movement required to master the martial arts. In the beginning Kata is practiced slowly, focusing on learning the individual movements and stances. As the student progresses they begin to realize that they are performing the kata in the correct state of mind called Mushin or "No Mind".

"Kata is the essence of a true karate student. It develops proper execution of power, technique and is essential in developing the indomitable spirit to succeed in life beyond the walls of the dojo" - Franz Kyoshi

The Kata taught in the Aiki Te Ryu system include the following:

*   Tora Ichi
*   Kihon Ni
*   Terigoku No
*   Shiawase No
*   Chil Nage Ichi
*   Kamanari No
*   Mizu No
*   Kaze No
*   Yama No
*   Chikkyu No
*   Chil Nage Kata
*   Tora Nidan
*   Kwang Ge
*   Sepai
*   Senpai

Weapons Kata include:
*   Bo Shodan
*   Bo Nidan
*   Bo Sandan
*   Kaminari No Bo
*   Sai Shodan
*   Sai Nidan
*   Nunchaku Shodan
*   Nunchaku Nidan
*   Yama No Kama
*   Kaminari No Kata

It is important to remember that only one Kata per belt rank is expected to be learned. Many students find inner peace through learning the Kata a great part of their training.