Heian Kata

The first five katas are called heian katas which means peaceful level. After the name appears the number of the kata.

Heian Yondan, the fourth in the series is a very popular kata. More than any of the earlier Heian Ka..

This kata introduces the basic stances zenkutsu-dachi and kokutsu-dachi, with the blocks gedan barai..

This kata introduces many new techniques, the most complex being the disengage of the arm followed b..

Heian Nidan, the second of the Heian Kata series is a very popular kata among new students. This kat..

Heian Godan is a very visually exciting kata. Being the most athletic of the Heian series, this kata..