Kata
SHUKOKAI KATAS AND THEIR MEANINGS | ||
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| PINAN | | "Peaceful mind" |
| BASSAI | | To storm/breach the fortress |
| DAI | | Major, large |
| SHO | | Minor, small, lesser |
| ANNANKO | | The light from the South |
| SEIENCHIN | | Lull in the storm/ To control, suppress & pull |
| JIIN | | Named after the Saint/ Mercy & kindness |
| MATSUKAZE | | Wind flowing through the Pine trees |
| SAIFA | | To smash and tear to pieces |
| SEIPAI | | Number 18 (3 X 6). The 3 represents good, bad & peace. The 6 represents colour, voice, taste, smell, touch and justice. |
| KOSOKUN SHIHO | | To view the sky |
| KURURUNFA | | Holding your ground/ forever peacefulness |
| ROHAI | | Sign of the Heron/Clear mirror |
| EMPI | | "Flying Swallow" |
| UNSU | | Hands of a Cloud |
| JION | | The meaning of this Kata has been lost but "Gratitude for the Buddah" has been suggested |
| NEISEISHI | | Twenty four steps |
| SANCHIN | | Three battles |
| SANSEIRYU | | Number 36 (6 X 6) The first 6 represents eye, ear, nose, tongue, body & spirit. The second 6 is the same as Seipai. |
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| PERFORMING KATA | ||
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| There are eight main points to consider to correctly perform kata. 1. A realistic demonstration of the kata meaning. 2. Understanding of the techniques being used (BUNKAI) 3. Good timing, rhythm, speed, balance and focus of power (KIME) 4. Correct use of breathing as an aid to KIME 5. Correct focus of attention (CHAKUGAN) and concentration. 6. Correct stances (DACHI) 7. Proper tension in the abdomen (HARA) 8. Correct form (KIHON) of the style being demonstrated | ||