kata classes

Our kata classes are at the heart of Kanreikai Karate training. In conformity with Japanese Martial Arts tradition, we teach basic techniques – kihon – as well as specific sequences of techniques that simulate fights and that are called kata.

The mastering of kihon and kata guaranties the quality and effectiveness of a karateka. It is during kata lessons that our students develop reflexes and acquire the rigour needed to progress toward higher levels.

Kata
Fighting Technique
Weapon Kata
Self-Defence

KATA – A SIMULATED FIGHT

Kata

A kata form is a pre-established sequence of stances, kicks, punches and blocks that simulates a fight, an imaginary fight.

First, you practice different kicking, punching and blocking techniques and basic stances. Using these basic elements, you then learn and memorize kata form of increasing difficulty as you progress through belt levels. Through repetition, kata training develop strength and key reflexes that are extremely effective in perfecting your karate technique.

Even though each kata class is adapted to the level of the participating students, all training sessions follow a similar pattern.

  • Basic stances ensure effectiveness of punches and kicks and develop strength, speed and mobility.
  • Punching and blocking techniques have a maximal effect when using the whole body power.
  • Kicking techniques are used to improve power, balance and flexibility.
  • Kata practice aims at combining all the above techniques into a simulated fight as effective and realistic as possible.