The Heian kata will teach you effective basic & combo Karate techniques. See how often hikite (pulling back the arm) is perform in these basic Shotokan kata. Do you know why?
Heian Shodan
Heian Nidan
Heian Sandan
Heian Yondan
Heian Godan
TEKKI KATA VIDEOS
The Tekki kata contain some of the most deadliest Karate techniques, which fearsome Okinawan fighter Master Choki Motobu used them with devastating effects in many street fights and challenge fights. Since we practice the classical pre-1900 forms, the Tekki kata are referred to as Naihanchi kata here. Try to lookout for pressure points strikes in these kata, or download the old Karate kata video featuring Master Funakoshi and compare it to your Tekki kata today. Join our newsletter to get more classical Karate videos.
Tekki Shodan
Tekki Nidan
Tekki Sandan
Funakoshi Sensei performing Tekki Shodan in 1924 - can you see any difference with his form?
Funakoshi Shodan
Funakoshi Nidan
Funakoshi Sandan
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