Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do Assn. - J.K.A.
April 1, 2009
The Intermediate and Advanced Shotokan kata listed below will be emphasized and studied in depth for the designated month(s). Kata required for rank – Heians Shodan through Heian Godan, Tekki Shodan and Bassai Dai will be emphasized for rank appropriate training.
For ranks 3rd kyu and higher, if you do not know the kata listed in the Intermediate Column, it will be taught to you. If you know the kata in the Intermediate Column you will learn the kata listed in the Advanced Column.
KATA TRAINING SCHEDULE:
December 2008 – December 2009
REVISED
Month | Intermediate Kata | Advanced Kata |
December, 2008 | Kanku Dai | Unsu |
January, 2009 | Hangetsu | Nijushiho |
February, 2009 |
Tekki San-dan | Wan Kan Sochin |
March, 2009 | Review |
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April - May, 2009 | Jutte | Ji’ In |
June – July, 2009 |
Gankaku | Gojushiho Sho Gojushiho Dai |
August – September, 2009 |
Jion | Meikyo Chinte |
October – November, 2009 | Empi | Kanku Sho |
December, 2009 | Tekki Ni-dan | Bassai Sho |
This schedule does not preclude practicing any one of these kata in any given class.
ALL KATA KNOWN SHOULD BE PRACTICED ON A DAILY BASIS.