Shotokan Kata
Listed below are the 27 forms which Gichin Funakoshi brought to Japan in 1922, along with the original names, and main value of the kata as described by Funakoshi.
Kata
Kata
Meaning of kata name
Original Okinawan Name
Tekki Nidan
Tekki Nidan
Horse Riding Second Degree
Naihanchi 2
Tekki Sandan
Tekki Sandan
Horse Riding Third Degree
Naihanchi 3
Chinte
Chinte
Small or Unusual Hands
Nijushiho
Nijushiho
24 Directions
Niseishi
Bassai Sho
Bassai Sho
To Penetrate a Fortress Lesser
Patsai or Passai
Goju Shiho Sho
Goju Shiho Sho
54 Directions Lesser
Useishi
Goju Shiho Dai
Goju Shiho Dai
54 Directions Greater
Useishi
Wankan
Wankan
Kings Crown