Kata



Kata  is a Japanese word describing detailed patterns of defense-and-attack movements used by most traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the Budo disciplines (Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, Judo, Jiu jitsu, Karate, Kendo) and Tae Kwon Do. The Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan's famous solo form practise is reminiscent of the Japanese concept of kata.

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