This is an elementary form consisting of a downward block and a punch to the stomach. These techniques are employed whilst moving in front stance.

This kata is very similar to Shodan, but the punches up the middle are to the face instead of the body.

This kata follows on from Nidan, with blocks to the side being middle area now instead of Gadan Barai.

This kata has twenty one movements and is performed in the " I " pattern. As well as the techniques covered in the Taikyoku katas it adds Jodan (head ) and Shuto ( knife hand ) blocks as well as Kokutsu ( back ) stance.

It consists of twenty six movements and again is performed in the " I " pattern. New techniques incorporated include double handed blocks at the start, side kick, front kick and an open hand strike.

Which has twenty three movements, but is performed in the shape of a " T ". Additional techniques include Kiba dachi ( horse riding stance ), blocking using the elbows and backknuckle strikes.

The kata is made up of twenty seven movements and is performed in using a pattern of a " + above a - ". New techniques added in this kata include double handed Shuto blocks, elbow strikes and reinforced middle area blocks.

This is the last in the Heian series and consists of twenty five movements which are performed in a " T " pattern. Additional techniques include a reverse punch and a spinning jump.

This kata consists of twenty nine movements and, in common with the other Tekki katas, is performed in a straight line pattern. The majority of stances in this, and the other Tekki katas are Kiba Dachi ( horse riding stance ) hence the name. Movements used include back knuckle strikes, elbow strikes and low level blocks.

The second kata in this series has twenty six movements and again is performed in a straight line pattern. Parts of Tekki Shodan are repeated in this kata along with new techniques such as reinforced blocks.

The final kata in this group once again is performed in a straight line and consists of thirty six movements. There are many techniques from the first two katas in this one with the addition of disengagements.

Kata of forty two movements performed in a " T " pattern. It is a very powerful kata with sections performed fast and others performed slowly to emphasis their power.

Literally translated to mean "extract from a fortress" or "remove an obstruction". This is thought to be in reference to the power with which the kata should be executed, emphasizing energy generation from the hips and waist.

This kata is an advanced kata of sixty five movements and is performed in the plus-minus pattern. The name comes from the opening movements where the hands are held open, palms inward in front of the body. They are then raised slowly to point upwards above the head. During this movement the eyes view through the hands and eventually seem to be looking upwards through the hands.

Is a shorter version and consists of forty seven movements performed in the plus-minus pattern the same as Kwanku Dai. Another advanced kata with a variety of new techniques included during execution such as overhand strikes, a jumping turn and a jumping spinning kick to the head.

Advanced kata which has thirty seven movements performed in a " T " pattern. Most of the techniques and stances in this kata will have been covered by other katas before the student reaches this point. The only new technique incorporated is a 360 degree jump and block near the end of the kata.

Meaning 'a brightly polished mirror', the name does not signify simply the mirror-imaging of many of the techniques, but a reminder that the student should polish away at the Kata by continual practice and effort.

Consists of forty one movements and is performed in a "cross" pattern. This is an advanced kata bringing a number of new techniques and stances to the student.