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Shotokan has fifteen "common sense" kata: Heian 1,2,3,4,5; Tekki 1,2,3; Jitte, Jion, Hangetsu, Kanku Dai, Enpi, Gankaku, and Bassai Dai. In general, kata are divided into Shorei Ryu and Shorin Ryu styles. Shorin ryu may be characterized as having quick waza (technique) stressing the importance of balance. Shorei ryu is typically powerful, slow waza with legs and hips as center, with emphasis on strength and accentuated breathing. In terms of Shorin and Shorei, the fifteen Shotokan kata are categorized in the following manner: Shorin - Bassai Dai, Enpi and Gankaku. Shorei - Tekki 1,2,3, Jitte, Hangetsu and Jion.
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