Welcome to the Shorin-Ryu Ryukyu-Kan Kata listing. There are
over fifteen (15) kata's practiced in Ryukyu-Kan. Once I learn more about Kata's I
will update this page to make it better.
| Kata's | Kata Extensions | Kata's | Kata Extensions |
| Naihanchi | Shodan, Nidan, Sandan | Kusanku | Sho, Dai |
| Pinan | Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan | Chinto | |
| Passai | Sho, Dai | Gojushiho |
Naihanchi: ("Horse Riding Kata")
The composer of Naihanchi Shodan through Sandan is unknown. These ancient kata were the introductory ones for beginners before Pinan kata were composed.
Pinan: ("Peace")
Pinan I through V were created by Anko Itosu in 1907 and were intended to be practiced by high school students as an integral part of the regular curriculum.
Passai:
The composer of this kata is also unknown. The characteristic of this kata is the execution of knife-hand techniques. This kata was the favorite of many Karate men of Tomari Village.
Kusanku:
This kata was adopted and developed by Okinawan Karate men after it was brought to Okinawa in 1761 by a Chinese Martial Artist named Kusandu. This kata is the most magnificent and advanced kata of all. It is also the longest and most difficult kata, requiring painstaking practice for move than a decade for mastery.
Chinto:
The composer of this kata is unknown. The characteristics of this kata are the execution of a flying kick, and every movement is composed in a diagonally straight line.
Gojushiho: (literally "54 Steps")
The composer of this kata is also unknown. Goju-Shi-Ho literally means 54 steps. The characteristics of this kata are the spear-hand thrust and the resemblance of a drunken man's movements.
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