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Karate Kata Directory

Browse sixteen published Karate kata guides by Japanese name, name family, variant label and documented tradition links.

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Morote-uke

Morote-uke is a two-hand or augmented Karate receiving action whose supporting-hand relationship varies by style and drill.

Karate kata competitor balancing on one leg while extending a side kick

Yoko-geri

Yoko-geri is a side-directed Karate kick whose snap and thrust models must be identified by the named style or organisation.

A practitioner demonstrates Okinawan-style Karate techniques

Karate Technique Directory

Browse and search 14 selected Karate technique guides by family, Japanese name, reading, meaning and documented practice context.

Karate athletes competing in the men's over 84 kilogram kumite event at the 2018 Asian Games

Karate at the Asian Games

Karate at the Asian Games comprises edition-specific kata and kumite medal events within the Olympic Council of Asia’s continental programme.

One judoka throws another during a Judo demonstration on tatami mats

Judo Technique Directory

Browse and search the 100 officially named Kodokan Judo techniques by classification, kata, Gokyo group, and documented promotion references.

Two practitioners perform a standing bow in Nihon Kendō Kata

Nihon Kendō Kata

Nihon Kendō Kata is Kendo’s standard paired-form system: seven long-sword forms and three short-sword forms established in 1912.

A practitioner demonstrates Okinawan-style Karate techniques

Karate Techniques

Karate techniques include thrusts, strikes, receiving actions, kicks, stances and movement, organised differently across styles, training methods and competition rules.

Karate competitors and officials on a tournament tatami

Karate Competition Rules

Karate competition rules differ by organisation and event; this guide explains current JKF kumite and kata rules, scoring and major limitations.

A Karate instructor and student practise bunkai together in a dojo

Bunkai

Bunkai is the analysis and interpretation of Karate kata movements, studied through explanation, partner work and adaptation rather than one universal answer.