Kata Chart - LB-Karate

"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants" - Gichin Funakoshi (father of modern karate)

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As well as learning the moves of the kata, students should also try to learn the application and philosophy behind the kata. Visit our Kata page to learn more on individual Kata. We will be adding to this page shortly...

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Learn about our Leadership program which is based around the Dojo Kun and the 20 rules of Karate (Niju Kun) Students should try to learn the Dojo Kun off by heart....

Leadership Program / Dojo Kun >>

The term Kara-te is actually made up of two words, Kara, meaning empty and Te meaning hand. So translated Karate literally means Empty Hand. But what is the philosophical meaning of Karate?..

The Meaning of Karate >>

The Kata Board is designed to motivate students to take responsibility for their own learning by encouraging them to strive to learn their first five Kata. Students experience success through an elaborate reward system that involves ataining three stars for each kata. The first star is given when the student is able to perform the kata with the physical assistance of the instructor. The second star is awarded when the student is able to demonstrate the kata with limited assistance from the instructor (eg. Only verbal ques). The third star is given when the student can perform the whole kata by themselves with no assistance and good technique.

The kata board is divided into three achievment levels, they are:-

Bronze:- To achieve their bronze certificate students must atain three stars for both Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan (the first two kata).
Silver:- Students will receive their silver certificate when they are able to perform Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yondan with good strong technique and no assistance.

Gold:- The gold certificate is awarded when students demonstrate all five Heian Kata with good strong technique.

View kata animations:-
Heian Shodan
Heian Nidan
Heian Sandan

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