Tekki Nidan - Shotokan Karate

The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. There are perhaps 100 kata across the various forms of karate, each with many minor variations. The number of moves in a kata may be referred to in the name of the kata, eg. Gojushiho, which means "54 steps." The number of moves may also have links with Buddhist spirituality. The number 108 is significant in Buddhism, and kata with 54, 36, or 27 moves (divisors of 108) are common. The practitioner is generally counselled to visualize the enemy attacks, and his or her responses, as actually occurring, and karateka are often told to "read" a kata, to explain the imagined events.

In teaching the open handed kata, most styles of Karate start with a series of three, or sometimes two, very simple kata called blocking forms before advancing to five basic kata named Pinan in some systems and Heian in others. By working through this series (in order: Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan (except in Wado Ryu Karate, where Shodan and Nidan are reversed)) the practitioner learns all the basic stances and techniques before moving on to more advanced kata. Traditionally, kata are taught in stages. Previously learned kata are returned to in order to show more advanced techniques or ways of doing things, as beginners do not have the same knowledge and experience that practitioners further up the ranks have. It is not uncommon in some styles for students testing for Shodan (first rank black belt) to have to repeat every kata they have learned from the first belt, but at a "black belt" level, for example, with better technique, power, amongst others. This system is often used for the lower grades as well. The student will perform one new kata and one or two previous ones, to demonstrate how much they have progressed and how quickly they can learn new things.

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[Bulosan21]

This is the one that follows Tekki Shodan. It goes Shodan (meaning, first level), then Nidan (Second level) then Sandan. If you've done Bassai Dai, try Kanku Dai. Its a great kata that incorporates the five Heian Katas. Good luck with your training!

[kontry89]

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all of those are tradiniol karate- shotokans´ family

[rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr529]

Im so weak I only know up to Tekki Shodan T^T (so weak)

[hangencu]

So good!

[jonzenator99]

ALL TEKKI KATAS, TEKKI SHODAN, TEKKI NIDAN, TEKKI SANDAN

[BarWald29]

I like it!!! Awesome...

[UnusualNova]

I find the "Tekki" series of katas the most reality-based of all the katas, since the bunkai inherently contains a disadvantage, in that it implies the practitioner is in an enclosed space, and backed up against a wall or barrier. More often than not, an attacker will try to corner you somewhere, and these katas are excellent reference material for which kinds of moves you can use to defend yourself in such a situation.

[howlongisthisgonnata]

we do that its called banki (but i spelt it wrong)

[TheWolfTalks]

Going on a point in the info the sensei that teaches my classes gives some lessons to the performing of the kata and asks us to get into groups of three with one performing the kata, the other to have to pre-empt what they are doing and punch/block accordingly - it helps us get a grip on the kata from another perspective!

[TheHeikoProduction]

If he do it , than it looks soo easy . :D But if i try it .... hmmm ... just lol . xD

[MrB3deen]

thank you so much it really helped me :)

[TheTaffGeezer]

@ws957 or not relevent to modern defence. In my opinion (for what its worth) anyone who believes the latter reason has never been attacked with their back up against something (a wall, a bar, a car maybe?). The short range strikes and grounded kiba dachi stance are perfect for defence in a tight corner or enclosed space.