Katas
Links	Kata Name Testing Level 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".