The kiai or "spirit cry" as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain pre-determined moments in each kata. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the Shotokan system have two kiai points. ![]() Shotokan Karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. In Shotokan, kata is not a performance or a demonstration, but is for individual karateka to practice full techniques-with every technique potentially a killing blow while paying particular attention to form and timing (rhythm). Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. ![]() The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a pre-arranged fight against imaginary opponents.
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