Kata, a Japanese word, meaning literally “form”, is a detailed choreographed pattern of movements made to be practiced alone, but are also practiced within groups and in unison when training. It is practiced as a way to memorize and perfect the movement being executed. There are many professions which use the term Kata, but Kata as a term that is known generally by the Martial Arts world, and typically reserved for Japanese combat systems.

Some Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Katas are classified in two different categories: Seiden and Betsuden.