Types of forms, kata and routines
41 forms with their own page, 5 Japanese terms and 7 Chinese terms.
- Judo forms, kata and routines
- Jujutsu forms, kata and routines
- Karate forms, kata and routines
- Qigong forms, kata and routines
- Tai chi forms, kata and routines
- KarateAnakuExercise in Karate
- QigongBaduanjin qigongForm of Chinese qigong used as exercise
- Tai chi · QigongDaoyinSeries of exercises practiced by Taoists to cultivate qi
- Judo · JujutsuKata gatame (肩固)Judo technique
- JudoKata juji jime (片十字絞)Judo technique
- KaratePassaiKarate kata
- KaratePinanSeries of five karate kata taught in many karate styles
- QigongPrimordial qigongForm of qigong
- KarateYakusoku Kumite FormsKarate technique
- Judo · JujutsuKata guruma (肩車)Judo throw
- Judo · JujutsuKosoto gari (小外刈)Judo technique
- Judo · JujutsuSasae tsurikomi ashi (支釣込足)Judo technique
- Judo · JujutsuKouchi gari (小内刈)Judo technique
- Tai chi · Kung fuPushing handsTwo-person training routine
- JudoNage-no-kataMartial arts forms/techniques
- Kickboxing · BoxingChin (combat sports)Martial arts term
- KarateAnsanStyle of karate
- Tai chi · QigongSilk reelingMovement principles expressed in traditional styles of tai chi chuan
- JudoKata ha jime (片羽絞)Judo chokehold
- JujutsuKata Gatame NiShoulder Pin two
- JudoKata te jime (片手絞)Judo technique
- QigongLiu Zi JueForm of Chinese qigong
- Tai chiChiRunningForm of running influenced by tai chi
- BoxingWhite-collar boxingParticipation of white collar workers in boxing
- JujutsuKatate Hazushi NiSingle Hand Escape #2
- JujutsuKata Gatame IchiShoulder Pin one
- KarateHeian GodanShotokan karate kata
- KarateHeian NidanKarate kata
- KarateHeian SandanKarate kata
- KarateHeian YondanShotokan karate kata
- JujutsuKata Mune ToriShoulder Chest Technique
- JujutsuKonbou Kata UchiClub Shoulder Inside
- KarateHeian ShodanKarate kata
- JujutsuKata ToriShoulder Technique
- KarateSeiryuForm of exercise in karate
- KarateShisochinStyle of karate
- KarateTaikyokuKarate kata series
- JudoUde hishigi kata osae tai gatameJudo technique
- KarateWankanKarate kata
- Wrestlingfigure-fourWrestling hold in which the opponent's legs form the number "4"
- JudoKata-seoi-nageShoulder over-the-back throw
Japanese names of forms, kata and routines
Martial arts terms from the JMdict Japanese dictionary whose English meaning matches.
| Term | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 三戦 | sanchin | sanchin; fundamental karate kata focusing on breathing, stability, and body hardening |
| 徳俵 | tokudawara | 4 bales on the edge of the ring set slightly back |
| 套路 | touro | taolu (Chinese martial arts forms); martial arts routine |
| 五形拳 | gokeiken | Wu Xing Fist; Five Form Fist (Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Crane, Leopard) |
| 形稽古 | katageiko | form refinement training |
Chinese terms for forms, kata and routines
Martial arts terms from the CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary whose English meaning matches.
| Term | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 擂 | lèi | (bound form) platform for a martial art contest; Taiwan pr. [lei2] |
| 创练 | chuàng liàn | to form and train (a military unit); to create and practice (a martial art) |
| 套路 | tào lù | sequence of movements in martial arts; routine |
| 白鹤拳 | bái hè quán | Baihequan (Fujian White Crane) martial art form |
| 八卦拳 | bā guà quán | baguazhang (a form of Chinese boxing) |
| 八卦掌 | bā guà zhǎng | baguazhang (a form of Chinese boxing) |
| 太极拳 | tài jí quán | shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan; traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation |
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