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Title: Heian Shodan - Shotokan Karate
Added: Nov 6, 2006
Author: shotokankataman
Duration: 2:23
Description:
The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. There are perhaps 100 kata across the various forms of karate, each with many minor variations. The number of moves in a kata may be referred to in the name of the kata, eg. Gojushiho, which means "54 steps." The number of moves may also have links with Buddhist spirituality. The number 108 is significant in Buddhism, and kata with 54, 36, or 27 moves (divisors of 108) are common. The practitioner is generally counselled to visualize the enemy attacks, and his or her responses, as actually occurring, and karateka are often told to "read" a kata, to explain the imagined events.In teaching the open handed kata, most styles of Karate start with a series of three, or sometimes two, very simple kata called blocking forms before advancing to five basic kata named Pinan in some systems and Heian in others. By working through this series (in order: Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan (except in Wado Ryu Karate, where Shodan and Nidan are reversed)) the practitioner learns all the basic stances and techniques before moving on to more advanced kata. Traditionally, kata are taught in stages. Previously learned kata are returned to in order to show more advanced techniques or ways of doing things, as beginners do not have the same knowledge and experience that practitioners further up the ranks have. It is not uncommon in some styles for students testing for Shodan (first rank black belt) to have to repeat every kata they have learned from the first belt, but at a "black belt" level, for example, with better technique, power, amongst others. This system is often used for the lower grades as well. The student will perform one new kata and one or two previous ones, to demonstrate how much they have progressed and how quickly they can learn new things.
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Youtube Comments: 724
DunDeeoZ Says:
Mar 11, 2012 - funny
shotokangeroo Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - If he's one of the best, then why's the first move he makes already a mistake. He just turns and steps forward, but you should hits lower yourself by bending your knees, while still standing straight of course . Then you look to the right and then you make your first step. Also this he has absolutely no hip rotation. While blocking your waist should be turned open and when attacking the knot of your belt should be pointed forward.
shotokangeroo Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - And please don't call me a troll
obsessivelyShayz Says:
Mar 22, 2012 - I like how the name is translated into arabic. This is my P.E midterm -_-
papermateful Says:
Mar 31, 2012 - HAHAHHHAHAHhAHHAHHhHAHAHHHHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH
twinblade63 Says:
Apr 2, 2012 - lol love seeing all these people talking about how bad his style is... i mean in a real fight, its so important to have your belt knot facing forward whenever you strike; actually hitting your opponent is a secondary objective!....healthy dose of sarcasm there -.-
TheArandooka123 Says:
Apr 2, 2012 - it is not his fault he is helping people that actually participate in karate, if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all, go ahead and make fun of people if they are Japanese, Chinese, or have a religion of some sort but keep it to yourself. Nobody else wants to hear it. This is what people in karate do, why not share it?
thewayofthemptyhand Says:
Apr 3, 2012 - dude you really are thick there is more to karate than punches. i am the third best muay thai fighter in my county (under 16) and yes the punches are stronger but it dose not have the same disipline and structure that makes karate so effective.and it is the best at somthing a properly proformed mawashigeri can generate over 900 pounds of force some of the strongest kicks in the world come from karate. judo sucks boxing sucks as they can't be used in every situation as karate can.
thewayofthemptyhand Says:
Apr 3, 2012 - maybe he will listen to your crtisism when you reach 8th dan.
MetalJassim Says:
Apr 7, 2012 - Perhaps even earlier, haha!
COBWEBOWNZYA Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - Doing this on the 22nd, craping myself. Might do Kihon Kata aswell to double grade straight to red, hope i do well.
oznochi Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - Good luck and good effort.
1951Skylark Says:
Apr 21, 2012 - Great Vid. Respect for the Lineage, respect for the Art, respect for the Sensei, Master, Sien, teacher, respect for yourself. The fight come within, in your training and the dicipline you follow. The humble brotherhood of martial arts...exists but some apparently do not recognise it. Interesting footnote. Thks for post...appreciated.
1951Skylark Says:
Apr 21, 2012 - Great comment!
baldbull73505 Says:
May 2, 2012 - After 19 years away from karate, and having been back in it for approximately 2 months, this is the kata my sensei wants me to do for my first tournament since coming back. I only hope I don't go blank and dishonor my sensei and dojo. If I ever get to shodan (or higher), I hope to be able to pass down these katas to students of my own... if we can show people that the traditional arts have more to offer than the new breed of fighters from mma... all they want is the k.o.
Shiryuk0 Says:
May 10, 2012 - Hey Judo ain't that bad... I learn both Shotokan and Judo, that way I'll be ready for anything! Well except a gun... Sadly I'm white belt in both guess ill keep practicing.
Shiryuk0 Says:
May 10, 2012 - Have fun using your amazing MMA on someone, have more fun when he comes back with his gun or 5 mates backing him up. I guess you entered what i call a "Pussy Dojo" Real Dojo's have full contact sparring. I went to a seminar with Keigo Abe-Shihan walked away with a bloody nose and cheek.
JorgeXd003 Says:
May 15, 2012 - I LOVE this kata..is one of the bestest katas and good performing
crimsonhunter Says:
May 17, 2012 - So you're visiting a dojo to get beaten up. Cool story bro.Take your time and think about what Karate-do is meant to be.
Deborah Parry Says:
May 19, 2012 - im at 9kyu this is thery help foll
Crashbandicoot002 Says:
May 20, 2012 - omg how does he always end up at the X :)
PANESAR12 Says:
May 22, 2012 - do you have this in aura [backwords] because im doing that in my grading
kingprinceship Says:
May 27, 2012 - he has to, because that's the way it is.........
darkdrake13 Says:
Mar 9, 2012 - gai sensei anyone?