North Toronto Karate School
Kata List
40 Movements
60 Movements
Heian Shodan - Peaceful Mind 1st Level
Heian Nidan - Peaceful Mind 2nd Level
Heian Sundan - Peaceful Mind 3rd Level
Heian Yondan - Peaceful Mind 4th Level
Heian Godan - Peaceful Mind 5th Level
Bassai Dai - To break through a fortress - Greater
Jion - Temple Sound
Empi - Flying Swallow
Kanku Dai - Look at the Sky - Greater
Kanku Sho - Look at the Sky - Lesser
Gankaku - Crane standing on a rock
Nijushiho - 24 Steps
Gojushiho - 54 Steps
Unsu - Hands in the clouds
Kobudo - Kata List
Sakugawa No Kan - Sakagawa (Creator) with Bo/Staff
Suishi No Kan - Suishi (Creator) with Bo/Staff
Unfugutsku No Kan - Traditional form from Okinawa, Japan
History of Shotokan Karate
Master Funakoshi
Master Gichin Funakoshi is widely considered the primary "father" of modern karate due to his efforts to introduce the Okinawan art to mainland Japan, from where it spread to the rest of the world. Born in 1868, he began to study karate at the age of 11, and was a student of the two greatest masters of the time, Azato and Itosu. He grew so proficient that he was initiated into all the major styles of karate in Okinawa at the time. For Master Funakoshi, the word karate eventually took on a deeper and broader meaning through the synthesis of these many methods, becoming karate-do, literally the "way of karate," or of the empty hand. Training in karate-do became an education for life itself.
Master Funakoshi was the first expert to introduce karate-do to mainland Japan. In 1916 he gave a demonstration to the Butokuden in Kyoto, Japan, which at that time was the official center of all martial arts. On March 6, 1921, the Crown Prince, who was later to become the Emperor of Japan, visited Okinawa and Master Funakoshi was asked to demonstrate karate. In the early spring of 1922 Master Funakoshi traveled to Tokyo to present his art at the First National Athletic Exhibition in Tokyo organized by the Ministry of Education. He was strongly urged by several eminent groups and individuals to remain in Japan, and indeed he never did return to Okinawa.
Master Funakoshi taught only one method, a total discipline, which represented a synthesis of Okinawan karate styles. This method became known as Shotokan, literally the clan or the house of Shoto, which was the Master's pen name for his poetry, denoting the sound of the wind blowing through pines.
40 Movements
1. Bow.
2. Pronounce name: 40 Movements
3. Both hands closed in a fist. Tuck your hands to the side of your hips, on the belt.
4. Step out with right foot to the side, horse stance.
(Diagram Below)
5. (10 x) Two handed, Punches. (Kiai)
6. (10 x) Two Handed, Palm Heel Strikes. (Kiai)
7. (10 x) Reverse Punches (Kiai)
8. (10 x) Reverse Palm Heel Strikes (Kiai)
9. Right foot slides back up to a ready stance.
10. Bow.
Horse Stance
HEIAN SHODAN
PEACEFUL MIND 1ST LEVEL
1. Bow.
2. Pronounce Name: Heian Shodan.
3. Look Left.
4. Step in with the left foot forward front stance, left hand low block.
5. Step in right foot front stance, right hand lunge punch.
6. Look over right shoulder, follow through to the right and step in right leg front stance, right hand low block.
7. Slide right foot back into a cat stance (on the tip of your right toe)
8. Stomp down with your right foot and straighten your right arm. Step in left foot forward front stance, left hand lunge punch.
9. Look to the front and step in with your left foot forward front stance, left hand low block.
10. On the spot, raise left hand to an open hand high block.
11. Step in right foot forward front stance, right hand closed high block.
12. Step in left foot forward front stance, left hand closed high block.
13. Step in right foot forward front stance, right hand closed high block (Kiai)
14. Look over left shoulder, turn all the way around and step in left leg front stance, left hand low block.
15. Step in right leg front stance, right hand lung punch.
16. Look over right shoulder and turn around. Step in with your right leg forward front stance, right hand low block.
17. Step in left leg forward front stance, left hand lunge punch.
18. Step towards the back. Step in with your left foot forward front stance, left hand low block.
19. Step in right foot forward front stance, right hand punch.
20. Step in left leg forward front stance, left hand lunge punch.
21. Step in right foot forward front stance, right hand punch. (Kiai)
22. Look over left shoulder. Turn around to the left and step in left foot back stance, (left) knife hand block.
23. Step in with the right foot forward back stance, (right) knife hand block.
24. Turn to the right and step in with the right foot forward back stance, (right) knife hand block.
25. Step in with the left foot forward back stance, (left) knife hand block. (Kiai)
26. Look to the front and step back into a ready position.
27. Bow.
The Heian Shodan Diagram, is available on the next page. Follow the diagram by matching the numbers above, which will able you to follow through the kata.
Heian Shodan Diagram
Start
1 - 3 4 5
8 7 6
9/10
11
12
13
Front
24 21 22
X
25 26 - 27 23
20
19
18
16 17
15 14 x
Front
Basic Stances & Hand Techniques
Front Stance - Lunge Punch Front Stance - Low Block
Horse Stance – Two Hand Punch Back Stance – Knife Hand Block
Front Stance – High Block
Cat Stance – Back Fist
Back Fist Side Kick Back Stance – Double Hand Block
Front Stance - Sphere Hand Strike Ready Stance
Front Stance - Middle Block Sparring Stance
Student Curriculum
Children 3 to 5yrs
White Belt 1st Stripe Bow - Knee Kick - Double Reverse Punch
Front Kick - Double Palm Strike
Reverse Punch - Reverse Palm Heel Strike
2nd Stripe Horse Stance - Ready Stance
Elbow Strike - Back Fist
High Block - Back Fist & Reverse Punch
3rd Stripe Horse Stance 10 x Punches
Horse Stance 10 x Double Palm Heel Strike
Kata – 40 Movements
White Black Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Front Stance
2nd Stripe Front Leg Round House Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – 40 Movements
White Yellow Belt 1st Stripe Jump Back Fist x 10
2nd Stripe Jab, punch and back leg front kick x 10
3rd Stripe Low Block 10 x
Kata – 40 Movements
Yellow Belt 1st Stripe Jab and Palm Heel Strike x 10
2nd Stripe Step in High Block, front stance x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan (1st Half)
Yellow White Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Double Round House Kick x 10
2nd Stripe Crescent Kicks x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan (1st Half)
Yellow Orange Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Back Stance
2nd Stripe Knife Hand Block x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan
Yellow Green Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Back Fist and Side Kick x 10
2nd Stripe Back Fist and Round House Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan
Yellow Black Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Jab and Punch, Back leg crescent Kick
2nd Stripe Step in Low Block, front stance x 10
Step in Lunge Punch, front stance x 10
3rd Stripe Jump Back Fist and Reverse Punch
Kata – Heian Shodan
Yellow Orange Belt 1st Stripe Lunge Forward & Jump Back Fist x 10
2nd Stripe Back Fist, Punch & Front Kick, drop down 3 push ups x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – Heian Shodan
Orange Belt 1st Stripe Back Fist and Step in and Lunge Punch x 10
2nd Stripe Low Block & Step in and Lunge Punch x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – Heian Nidan (1st Half)
Orange White Stripe Belt 1st Stripe High Block & Step in Lunge Punch x 10
2nd Stripe Front leg Side Kick & Back Fist x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – Heian Nidan (1st Half)
Orange Black Stripe Belt 1st Stripe Jab Punch & Back leg Round House Kick x 10
2nd Stripe Back Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – Heian Nidan (1st Half)
Orange Green Belt 1st Stripe Walking Front Stance x 10
2nd Stripe Walking, Back leg Round House Kicks x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – Heian Nidan
Student Curriculum
Children 6 to 12yrs
White Belt 1st Stripe Bow – Palm Heel Strike - Double Palm Heel Strike
Knee Kick - Front Kick - Horse Stance – Ready Stance
Jab & Punch, back leg Front Kick x 10
Step in Front Stance, High Block x 10
Step in Front Stance, Low Block x 10
2nd Stripe Back Fist – Jab & Punch – Elbow Strike - High Block
Low Block – Front Stance – Cat Stance – Sitting Stance
Front leg Round House Kick x 10
Front leg Side Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata – 40 Movements
Kata 60 Movements
Kata – Heian Shodan (1st Half)
Yellow Belt 1st Stripe Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
Jab & Punch, Front leg Round House Kick x 10
Jab & Punch, Front leg Side Kick x 10
Standing Back Stance, Knife Hand Block x 10
Step in Front Stance, Lunge Punch x 10
Crescent Kicks x 10
2nd Stripe Back Fist, Front leg Side Kick x 10
Back Fist, Front leg Round House Kick x 10
Jump Back Fist x 10
Self Defense
#1 Front Defense #2 Side Defense
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan
Yellow Advance Belt 1st Stripe Middle Blocks x 10 - Middle Block & Punch x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Front leg Hook Kick x 10
Front leg Hook Kick & Round House Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Nidan (1st Half)
Yellow Orange Belt 1st Stripe Step in Front Stance & Double Punch x 10
Step in Front Stance & Double Palm Heel Strike x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Step in Front Stance & Middle Block x 10
Step in Front Stance & Reinforced Middle Block x 10
Step in Front Stance & Elbow Strike x 10
3rd Stripe Heian Nidan
Orange Belt 1st Stripe Back Fist, Step in Front leg & Double Side Kick x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Step in Front Stance, Low Block & Punch x 10
Step in Front Stance, High Block & Punch x 10
Step in Front Stance, Middle Block & Punch x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Nidan
Orange Advance Belt 1st Stripe Walking Knee Kicks x 10
Walking Front Kicks x 10
Walking Front Stances x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Spin Side Kick Punch x 10
Standing Jump Side Kick x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Sundan (1st Half)
Orange Green Belt 1st Stripe Jump Back Fist & Punch x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Front leg Double Round House Kick x 10
Standing on 1 leg, 5 Front Kicks x 10
Standing on 1 leg, 5 Round House Kicks x 10
Standing on 1 leg, 5 Side Kicks x 10
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Sundan
Green Belt 1st Stripe Spin Hook Kick x 10 - Spin Back Kick x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Self Defense
#1 Step Back into a Front Stance, Low Block & Reverse Punch x 10
#2 Step Back into a Front Stance; High Block & Reverse Punch x 10
#3 Step Back into Back Stance; Knife Hand Block & Reverse Punch x 10
3rd Stripe Heian Sundan
Green Advance Belt
1st Stripe Standing Shuto Chop, Each Hand x 10
Front leg Side Kick & Back Fist, land Front Stance Elbow Reinforced Elbow Strike x 10
2nd Stripe Step in Front Stance & Double Middle Block x 10
Step in Front Stance & X Block x 10
Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Yondan (1st Half)
Green Blue Belt 1st Stripe Jab & Palm Heel Strike, Back leg Front Kick x 10
Jab & Punch, Back leg Hook Kick x 10
Jab & Punch, Back leg Spin Sid Kick x 10
2nd Stripe Walking Drills
Front Leg Walking Side Kicks x 10
Walking Front Stance, Low Block & Punch x 10
Walking Back Stance, Knife Hand Block x 10
3rd Stripe Heian Yondan
Blue Belt 1st Stripe Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Self Defense
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Yondan
Blue Advance Belt 1st Stripe Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Sakagawa No Kan – Bo Kata
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Godan (1st Half)
Blue Red Belt 1st Stripe Bo Basics
2nd Stripe Sakagawa No Kan – Bo Kata
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Godan
Purple Belt 1st Stripe Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)
2nd Stripe Suishi No Kan – Bo Kata
3rd Stripe Kata – Bassai Dai
Purple Advance Belt 1st Stripe Bo Basics
2nd Stripe Suishi No Kan – Bo Kata
3rd Stripe Kata – Jion
Student Curriculum
Youth & Adult
White Belt
1st Stripe Bow – Sitting Stance – Ready Stance
Double Reverse Palm Heel Strike x 10 - Reverse Palm Heel Strike x 10
Double Hand Punch x 10 - Reverse Punch x 10
Elbow Strike x 10 – High Block x 10 – Low Block x 10
Knee Kick x 10 - Front Kick x 10
2nd Stripe Step in Front Stance & Low Block x 10 - Step in Front Stance & Low Block x 10
Standing Back Stance, Knife Hand Blocks x 10
Standing Horse Stance, Reverse Punches x 10 - Standing Horse Stance, High Blocks x 10
Cat Stance
Kata – 40 Movements
3rd Stripe Kata - Heian Shodan
Yellow Belt
1st Stripe Sparring Drills (Sparring Gear Required)