Kata (型) are pre-arranged sequences of techniques performed solo. The videos below show the late Professor Tatsuo Suzuki, 8th Dan, performing each kata.

Students should learn kata in the dojo under instruction and use these videos as a reference aid between classes.

Pinan Kata

The five Pinan kata form the foundation of the Wado-ryu syllabus and are practised from the earliest grades.

Pinan Nidan (平安二段)

Pinan Shodan (平安初段)

Pinan Sandan (平安三段)

Pinan Yondan (平安四段)

Pinan Godan (平安五段)

Senior Kata

Ku Shanku (クーシャンクー)

Naihanchi (ナイハンチ)

Seishan (セイシャン)

Chinto (チントウ)

Bassai (バッサイ)

Rohai (ローハイ)

Wanshu (ワンシュウ)

Niseishi (ニーセイシ)

Jion (ジオン)

Jitte (ジッテ)