Kata are an ancient and very tradtional method of martial arts training, and a very important one. Kata training builds balance, coordination, endurance, and focus. Kata improves the student's footwork, speed, and develops a thorough understanding of strategy. There is literally no aspect of martial arts skill that will not be greatly improved by proper dedication to kata practice.
Kata is a Japanese term. In Korean, kata is also called hyung, poomses, and tul.
| Kata | Meaning | Belt Level |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Cho | Foundation | White |
| Da Ri | Bridge | Gold |
| Chon Ji | Heaven and Earth | Orange |
| Tan Gun | the legendary founder of Korea | Purple |
| To San | named for a Korean patriot and educator | Green |
| Won Hyo | 7th century monk central to Korean unification | Blue |
| Yul Kok | named for a Korean philosopher and scholar | 4th Brown |
| Hwarang | the Korean youth warrior movement that lead to unification. | 3rd Brown |
| Chung Mu | 16th century Korean admiral | 2nd Brown |
| Bassai | Fortress | 1st Brown |
