The first three of these styles find their origins in the Shorin-Ryu style from Shuri, Okinawa, while Goju-ryu finds its origins in Naha. Shuri karate is rather different from Naha karate, drawing on different predecessor influences. Shito-ryu can be regarded as a blend of Shuri and Naha traditions as its kata incorporate both Shuri and Naha kata. This page provides details on the International Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu Kata – Chi No Kata. If you have a question regarding a particular movement, please check with your instructor as katas can vary between different Shito-Ryu schools and organizations. Written instructions are listed below the kata video. For other Shito-Ryu kata, visit Black Lista dei Kata dello Shito-Ryu. Kihon Kata – USANKF/Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu. Shito-Ryu Kata – Kihon Kata Ichi. Shito-Ryu Kata – Kihon Kata Ni. Shito-Ryu Kata – Kihon Kata San. Shito-Ryu Kata – Kihon Kata Yon. Shito-Ryu Kata – Kihon Kata Go. Itosu Lineage. Kata has been described as simulated fighting, as one locked into mortal combat with a dangerous enemy, and one seeking perfection in their karate techniques. Kata is all of this and more. Kata is the heart and soul of Karate-Do. Without kata we are no better than street fighters with no history, lineage, or art to pass on to the next generation. Shushi no Kon*. Sakugawa no Kon. Tonfa – A side-handled baton. Hamahiga-no-Tonfa*. Sai – A pointed, prong shaped metal baton with two curved prongs (yoku) projecting from the handle (tsuka): Tsukenshita Haku no Sai*. Jo – A shorter, thinner four foot staff: Jo no Kata – 10 forms. Iai – A traditional Iaito or training Katana (samurai CWl3.

list of shito ryu katas