Shotokan katas come from two different schools of Karate, Shorin-ryu and Shorei-ryu.
Shorin-ryu katas: (speed katas) characterized by rapid movements and are light and quick. Shorin katas includes Heian, Bassai, Kanku and Empi katas.
Shorei-ryu katas: (power katas) emphasize physical strength, power and force. Shorei katas includes Tekki, Jion, Hangetsu, Jutte katas.
The Founder of Karate is Gichin Funakoshi.
The ultimate aim of the art of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants. ---- Gichin Funakoshi
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