The 27 fundamental Shotokan Kata

Kihon Kata (Basic Form)

 Heian Shodan (Peaceful Way No: 1)

Heian Nidan (Peaceful Way No: 2)

Heian Sandan (Peaceful Way No: 3)

Heian Yondan (Peaceful Way No: 4)

Heian Godan (Peaceful Way No: 5)

Tekki Shodan (Horse Riding or Iron Horse level 1)

Bassai Dai (Bassai – To penetrate a fortress Dai = Major)

Bassai Sho (Bassai – To penetrate a fortress Sho = Minor)

Kanku Dai (Kanku – To look at the sky - Major)

Kanku Sho (Kanku – To look at the sky Sho - Minor)

Enpi (Flying Swallow)

Hangetsu (Half Moon)

Jion (Named after the famous Buddhist Temple)

Jitte (Ten Hands)

Nijushiho (Twenty four steps)

Sochin (Immovable or Rooted Stance)

Chinte (Incredible Hands)

Gankaku (Crane on a Rock)

Gojushiho Sho (Fifty four steps) - Minor)

Gojushiho Dai (Fifty four steps) - Major)

Ji'in (Temple Grounds)

Meikyo or Meikyo Rohai (Bright/Polished mirror or Mirror of the Soul)

Tekki Nidan (Horse Riding or Iron Horse level 2)

Tekki Sandan (Horse Riding or Iron Horse level 3)

Unsu (Hand in the Clouds)

Wankan (King’s Crown)