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Heian Shodan Yellow Belt
Heian Nidan Blue Belt
Heian Sandan Green Belt
Heian Yondan Green Belt
Heian Godan Purple Belt
Tekki Shodan Purple Belt
Tekki Nidan Brown Belt
Tekki Sandan Brown Belt
Bassi-dai Brown Belt
Kanku-dai Brown Belt
Jitte Black Belt
Hangetsu Black Belt
Empi Black Belt
Gankaku Black Belt
Gion Black Belt
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What are Katas...
Kata means "form". It is a set of pre-arranged moves with a specific timing and application. Katas typically consist of about 25-50 movements and take about 1-2 minutes to perform. The purpose of kata is to provide the karate student with a way to practice putting her techniques together. Three primary goals to keep in mind when performing kata are: (1) strength and weakness of power, (2) expansion and contraction of the body, (3) slowness and speed of techniques.
 
Teams will be given 15 minutes to learn the "Heian Shodan" kata which means "peace, calm, tranquility; first level".