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Isshinryu Karate: List of Basics and Kata

Below is a list of all the Isshinryu Karate basics (kihon) and kata. All of the below are taught in our Isshinryu Karate classes at Dojo. 

Isshinryu Karate List of Basics (Kihon)

Isshinryu Karate Upper Basics (Te no Bu)

  • Lunge Punch
  • Lunge Uppercut
  • Reverse Punch
  • Reverse Uppercut
  • Upper Block (hard), Counter Punch
  • Middle Block (hard), Counter Punch
  • Low Block (hard), Counter Punch
  • Upper Sweep (soft), Uppercut
  • Middle Sweep (soft), Counter Spear
  • Double Chop
  • Middle Block, 5 Counter Punches
  • Low Block, 5 Counter Punches
  • Bridge of Nose Strike, Counter Punch
  • Palm Block, 2 Roundhouse Punches
  • Break from Bear Hug

Isshinryu Karate Lower Basics (Ashi no Bu)

  • Toe Touches & Breathing
  • Standing Leg Stretch
  • Lunges
  • Edge of Foot Stretch
  • Heel of Foot Stretch
  • Front Kick
  • 45ยบ Kick to Knee
  • Crossover Stomp
  • Side Kick with Edge of Foot
  • Side Kick with Ball of Foot
  • Back Kick
  • Squat Kick
  • Push Kick / Heel Thrust Kick
  • Knee High
  • Knee Low/In
  • Push-ups
  • Jump-ups
  • Body Twists with Kick
  • Breathing

Isshinryu Karate Kata List

This list of Isshinryu katas includes links to the kata videos as well as the standard application (bunkai) as taught by Tatsuo Shimabuku.