At each level a student learns a new Kata: a prescribed sequence of movements simulating combat with one or more imaginary opponents. As students advance in rank, they learn new Kata, and are also expected to perform their earlier Kata with more precision and better technique.
There are many more Kata than those listed here – these are the most common.
- Heian Shodan
- Heian Nidan
- Heian Sandan
- Heian Yondan
- Heian Godan
- Tekki Shodan
- Bassai Dai
- Kanku Dai
- Enpi
- Jion
