Study every kata in the app
Motion capture demonstrations of the complete Shotokan kata syllabus — available on iOS and Android.
iOS 13+ · Android 8+
Kata
All Shotokan kata demonstrated in professional motion capture. Study each form at your own pace, from any angle, at any speed.
Heian Series
The foundation of Shotokan practice. The Heian kata introduce all fundamental techniques — stances, blocks, strikes, and transitions — in a logical progression.
Heian Shodan
21 movements. The first kata. Introduces gedan barai, oi-zuki, and age-uke in zenkutsu-dachi.
Heian Nidan
26 movements. Introduces kiba-dachi, uraken, and the first kicks of the Heian series.
Heian Sandan
20 movements. Introduces morote-uke and elbow techniques in kiba-dachi.
Heian Yondan
27 movements. Introduces hiza-geri, keito-uke, and kokutsu-dachi transitions.
Heian Godan
23 movements. The most complex of the Heian series. Introduces the tobi-komi jump.
Tekki Series
The three Tekki kata are performed entirely in kiba-dachi — the horse-riding stance. They develop hip strength, lateral movement, and close-range technique. Tekki Shodan is one of the most studied kata in Shotokan.
Advanced Kata
The advanced Shotokan kata — Bassai, Kanku, Jion, Empi, and others — each carry their own character, history, and technical demands.
Bassai Dai
42 movements. Power and determination. The kata of breaking through resistance.
Kanku Dai
65 movements. The longest kata in Shotokan. Opens with hands framing the sky.
Jion
47 movements. Named after a Buddhist temple. Strong, direct, with powerful oi-zuki combinations.
Empi
38 movements. Dynamic and fast. Level changes and the characteristic rising jump define this kata.
Motion capture demonstrations of the complete Shotokan kata syllabus — available on iOS and Android.
iOS 13+ · Android 8+