▪ I. ‖ kata
(ˈkata)
[Jap.]
A system of basic exercises or formal practice used to teach and improve the execution of Judo techniques, devised by Prof. Jigoro Kano (1860–1938).
| 1954 E. Dominy Teach Yourself Judo 190 Kata, a prearranged series of movements performed for the purpose of demonstration. 1956 C. Yerkow Judo Katas i. 14 This training is called kata and means form-practice, both for stand-up techniques and in mat-work. 1961 New Statesman 22 Sept. 402/2 Kata is the general technique of posture and balance. 1970 G. Jackson Let. in Soledad Brother (1971) 247 It's never bothered me too much before, the sex thing. I would do my exercises and the hundreds of katas, stay busy with something. 1973 Express (Trinidad & Tobago) 27 Apr. 31/3 Over 500 karatekas will be competing for titles in..katas (imaginary combat). |
▪ II. kata
shortened f. katathermometer.