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...

The creator is unknown. But it was believed this has come from a Buddhist temple called Jion ji in China. It is said Matsumura brought this kata. Some say this kata comes from Tomari-te tradition.