List of Goju-Ryu Karate Katas with Instructions

This page will help you to learn the basic katas for Goju-Ryu Karate so you can get ready for your next belt test. However, if you have any questions about a particular kata movement, please check with your instructor because kata instructions and the order of katas can vary by school and organization. Many Goju-Ryu Karate schools use these katas in order to help students practice certain moves (i.e. kicking techniques, self-defense techniques and various strikes). In addition, kata is used to improve a student's physical conditioning, muscle memory, focus/concentration, balance, etc.

For the katas of other Karate styles (i.e. Shotokan katas), please visit the main Katas & Forms section. For more information on kata, please visit the wiki community discussions such as Is kata useful or useless?, etc.

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Taikyoku Kata - with videos and/or instructions

• Goju-Ryu Kata - Taikyoku Gedan - First Cause Lower Level
• Goju-Ryu Kata - Taikyoku Chudan - First Cause Middle Level
• Goju-Ryu Kata - Taikyoku Jodan - First Cause Upper Level
• Goju-Ryu Kata - Taikyoku Kake Uke - First Cause Hooking Block
• Goju-Ryu Kata - Taikyoku Mawashi Uke - First Cause Roundhouse Block

Main Goju-Ryu Katas - with videos and/or instructions

• Gekisai Dai Ichi
• Gekisai Dai Ni
• Saifa
• Seiyunchin
• Sepai
• Shisochin
• Sanseiru
• Kururunfa
• Seisan
• Suparinpei
• Sanchin
• Tensho

Main Goju-Ryu Kata Bunkai - with videos and/or instructions

• Please see the Goju-Ryu Bunkai page.

Reference Sources

1. International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation IOGKF-USA, http://www.iogkf-usa.com/, Added - 01/10/14
2. Goju-Kai Karate-Do USA, Kata Taikyoku, http://www.gojukai.com/taikyoku.htm, Added - 09/01/14
3. Goju Karate Australia, Kata, http://gojukarateaustralia.com.au/kata.html, Added - 09/10/14