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Osu Dachi

Forms of Kyokushin

Kata

Formal exercise sequences that combine techniques into prescribed patterns

Forms documented

14

Taikyoku Sono Ichi through to Yantsu

Learning groups

4

Taikyoku, Pinan, Gekisai, advanced

With a 3D walkthrough

1

Orbit the figure and follow the floor pattern

Kata Collection

Kata are learned in a fixed order, and this page keeps that order. Start with the three Taikyoku forms, work through the five Pinan, then Gekisai, and finish with the breathing and black-belt forms.

  • Total Katas

    From basic forms to advanced applications

  • Progressive Learning

    Each kata builds upon previous knowledge

  • Traditional Forms

    Preserving the essence of Karate

Showing 14 of 14 kata

Taikyoku

3 kata

The starting point. One stance, one block and one punch, repeated along a simple I-shaped floor pattern until stepping and turning stop needing thought.

Pinan

5 kata

Five forms of the peaceful mind. Each adds a stance, a level of attack or a change of direction, carrying a student from blue belt through to green.

Gekisai

2 kata

Attack and destroy. Brown-belt forms that tie hard technique to deliberate, audible breathing and full commitment of the hips.

Advanced

4 kata

Breath, internal power and close-range application — the forms studied once the basics no longer need thinking about.

Master the Kata

Kata are prearranged forms that teach fundamental techniques, movement patterns, and the spiritual essence of Kyokushin Karate. Each kata has a specific purpose and contains valuable lessons for practitioners.

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