型 · Kata
Goju-ryu kata
The Seigokan kata curriculum: the foundational forms created by Seigo Tada and the classical Goju-ryu kata, in the order they are taught.
- 01Kihon Tsuki no Kata基本突きの型Basic punching formA foundational kata created by Seigo Tada to teach the fundamental Goju-ryu punches with correct stance, footwork and breathing. One of Seigokan's two kata of its own.Origin: Seigo Tada
- 02Kihon Uke no Kata基本受けの型Basic blocking formA foundational kata created by Seigo Tada to teach the fundamental Goju-ryu blocks. Together with Kihon Tsuki no Kata, it is the entry point of the Seigokan curriculum.Origin: Seigo Tada
- 03Sanchin三戦Three battlesThe fundamental Goju-ryu kata. Trained with the whole body tensed and deep breathing (ibuki), it builds the posture, structure and endurance every other kata demands.Origin: Kanryō Higaonna / Chōjun Miyagi
- 04Gekisai Dai Ichi撃砕第一Attack and smash, no. 1The first of the two kata Chōjun Miyagi created in 1940 for beginners: direct techniques, long stances and a vigorous rhythm, to teach the basics of the style clearly.Origin: Chōjun Miyagi (1940)
- 05Gekisai Dai Ni撃砕第二Attack and smash, no. 2Miyagi's second beginner kata. It repeats the structure of Gekisai Dai Ichi and adds open-hand blocks, the neko-ashi-dachi stance and the style's first circular movements.Origin: Chōjun Miyagi (1940)
- 06Saifa砕破Smash and tearThe first classical Goju-ryu kata after the Gekisai. Short and explosive, it teaches escapes from grabs, back-fist and hammer-fist strikes, and the style's first turns.
- 07Tensho転掌Turning handsCreated by Chōjun Miyagi, it is the soft counterpart of Sanchin: circular, flowing open-hand movements with the breath following each gesture. The jū side of Goju-ryu.Origin: Chōjun Miyagi
- 08Seienchin制引戦Control, pull, fightA long, heavy kata trained almost entirely in shiko-dachi, with no kicks. It teaches fighting close to the opponent, with pulls, controls and short strikes, and demands strong legs and steady breathing.
- 09Shisochin四向戦Battle in four directionsIt combines the Sanchin structure with open-hand techniques (nukite) in four directions, arm locks and circular blocks. It is said to have been one of Chōjun Miyagi's favorite kata.
- 10Sanseiru三十六手Thirty-six handsA numbered kata, like Seipai, Seisan and Suparinpei. It works low joint kicks, double blocks and diagonal entries while keeping the Sanchin base.
- 11Seipai十八手Eighteen handsA kata of varied rhythm, with turns, level changes, throws and hidden techniques. One of the most studied in bunkai for the richness of its applications.
- 12Seisan十三手Thirteen handsOne of Okinawa's oldest kata, found in several styles. In Goju-ryu it combines a first part in Sanchin, with fast punches, and a second part with kicks, turns and open-hand strikes.
- 13Kururunfa久留頓破Holding on long and striking suddenlyAn advanced kata marked by the contrast between slow movements and sudden bursts. It works open-hand blocks, joint controls and the neko-ashi-dachi stance.
- 14Suparinpei壱百零八手One hundred and eight handsThe longest and most advanced Goju-ryu kata, also called Pechurin. It gathers techniques from all the previous kata and is traditionally the last to be taught.
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