Forms and Application (kata to ōyō)

The following are videos of Ashihara Karate kata that may be used as a reference for Grading or personal training. The list of kata here is not exhaustive of all the kata practiced in Ashihara Karate.

Do note that while variations exist between new and old videos as well as between instructors, they are generally accepted as correct as long as the fundamental techniques and concepts are retained. When in doubt, always seek advice from a qualified instructor.

• Shoshin no Kata (Beginners' Form) Series
  

Focus: Receiving-Returning Attacks, Timing, Direct Counter-techniques, Short to Middle Distance Fighting

Shoshin no Kata Ichi

Shoshin no Kata Ni 

Shoshin no Kata San

• Kihon no Kata (Basic Form) Series

Focus: Positioning, Indirect Counter-techniques, Short to Middle Distance Fighting

Kihon no Kata Ichi

Kihon no kata Ni

Kihon no kata San

• Nage no Kata (Throwing Form) Series

Focus: Breaking Balance, Direct Throws, Short Distance Fighting

Nage no Kata Ichi

Nage no Kata Ni

• Kumite no Kata (Sparring Form) Series

Focus: Combinations, Charging-in & Displacement, Hand-Foot Coordination, Short to Long Distance Fighting

Kumite no Kata Ichi

Kumite no Kata Ni

Kumite no Kata San

Kumite no Kata Yon

Disclaimer
The above videos are hyperlinked from external YouTube accounts that is not owned by Ashihara Kaikan Singapore (AKS). AKS does not claim ownership to any of these video clips and declares that all rights are reserved by the original owners and producers.