Jump to content
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hi, I want to ask you what kata of karate shotokan do you prefer. In my opinion, unsu and kanku sho, because of the jumps, are the most beautiful kata. What about you??

  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • Replies 27
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted

Bassi Dai, no question - Storm that Fortress!!

Look to the far mountain and see all.

Posted

The closest kata I have to a Shotokan kata is the Shuri-Ryu version of Empi. I used to compete with that kata, with decent success, so I'll say that is my preferred "Shotokan" kata. Outside of that, Naihanchi is my favorite, followed by Seiunchin.

Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf Karlsson

Shorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)

Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)

Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian Rivera

Illinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society

Posted

Empi, of the handful I know. Closest to Shotokan orthodoxy as well. My Bassai Dai and Kanku Dai or in line for the Shotokan group I've trained with, but not JKA acceptable by any means.

My Naihanchi is Shorinryu based, so can't claim that and won't.

Kisshu fushin, Oni te hotoke kokoro. A demon's hand, a saint's heart. -- Osensei Shoshin Nagamine

Posted

At the moment, I prefer Hangetsu over all other Shotokan Kata, because it is the most widespread Kata throughout Karate styles. (In a previous post I compare Goju - Uechi - Shotokan - and Isshin Ryu versions: Sesan - Seisan - Hangetsu - Seishan)

Hangetsu is not as beautiful as other Kata, but the Bunkai really rock.

------------

Goju Ryu (Yushinkan since 1989), Shotokan (JKA since 2005)

Posted

Either of these three...in no particular order

Wankan

Gojushiho Dai

Unsu [i can't do the big jump anymore because of my right knee; nowadays, that knee helps me to walk, and not jump/land]

:)

**Proof is on the floor!!!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...