Here is the explanation for the purpose of this kata, the names of the 6 karate styles it incorporates and the move by move description. Purpose; To celebrate karate in a mass group kata performance at the Canada Open Karate Championships, we created a multi-style kata everyone can perform together taking fundamental movements from 6 of the
Kata is a Japanese word describing detailed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs. Karate kata are executed as a specified series of a variety of moves, with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. The kata is not intended as a literal depiction of a mock fight, but as a display of transition and flow from one posture and movement to another, teaching
Kodokan skills of self-defence. Kōdōkan Goshin Jutsu or Kōdōkan goshinjutsu (講道館護身術, Kodokan skills of self-defence) was, before the introduction of the Kodomo-no-kata, the most recent judo kata of Kodokan - being established in 1956. Compared to Kime no kata it is a more modern set of self-defence techniques. Maximum performance time for all Karate katas is 1.5 minutes; minimum performance time 30 seconds. Salute to the judges upon entering ring, then announce to the chief judge your name and the form you will be performing. Once an age group is announced to perform, the cut off time for competitors at that age group to enter the competition is 5
Therefore, people are sometimes confused and think there are 13 Goju-Ryu katas. In addition, some Goju-Ryu schools and organizations borrow katas from other styles and they might use more than the official 12 katas. For the katas of other Karate styles (i.e. Shotokan Kata), please visit the main Katas & Forms section.

Seisan. The karate kata Seisan (十三) (alternate names Sesan, Seishan, Jusan, Hangetsu) literally means '13'. Some people refer to the kata as '13 Hands', '13 Fists', '13 Techniques', '13 Steps' or even '13 killing positions'; however, these names have no historical basis. Seisan is thought to be one of the oldest kata, being quite spread

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