The above is a list of Okinawan Goju Ryu Kata's and the order they
are taught within the Ryusyokai Dojo.
This was kindly given to me whilst I was in Okinawa by
Shigetoshi Senaha Sensei 9th Dan.
The order is read from right to left.
The Kanji for each Kata is at the top with the accompanying hiraganna kana in brackets below.  

SANCHIN            GEKKI SAI DAI ICHI - GEKKI SAI DAI NI - SAIFA - SHISOCHIN - SEISAN

SANSEIRYU - SEIUNCHIN - SEIPAI - KURURUNFA - SUPARINPEI               TENSHO
The structure and syllabus presented here is only a guide really as we do lots of different training practises,
much of which is not logged.
Nothing is cast in stone, and we are certainly not a grade or belt orientated Dojo, quite the opposite in fact,
we like to just concentrate on the training without any outside distractions.
Where by we only usually have two Dojo grading a year, one in the Spring, and one in the fall.
The grading or belt assesment structure if used correctly has many benefits, a guide on a students level or understanding within the Dojo
being the most obvious. Trying to teach degree level course work to high school students is a good way of understanding things. The same
would be like teaching or training in advanced Karate or Ti to those that have only trained in Karate for a few months or a year or so.

Grades, Diplomas and Certifications are neither new or unique to the Martial Arts. More to do with the relationship forged between a
teacher and his student / s. Or maybe others within a Dojo or Martial Arts Group
To others outside this relationship or group they are usually of little meaning or value.  
Because of thus, grade standards will obviously at times vary considerably to the point of being unrecognisable.

A good Karate Dojo will always go about destroying ego, not building it up, where by one will soon understand that Karate training is not
done for cups or for higher stautus.
Correct use of and a deep understanding of the grading structure, whilst facing the challenges that are placed in front of a student by their
teacher, will eventually see a stronger individual come through the other end.
What must be noted is that some teachers prefer a formal assessment or grading by putting the student under a pressure test. Others assess
students along the way or during the class and feel no need for a formal grading assesment, as the teacher is already aware of the
progression made by each individual student and their abiltity.
So one is under continuous assesment where by the grade level or diploma is awarded once the teacher feels the student deserves it, and is
ready to progress further and be taught more.
No different to the former method in many respects.
Personally, we feel that both methods are equally effective if used correctly.
Therefore at the Shinken Dojo students are assessed using a combination of both of these methods.
All being at the instructors discretion, but only when the student is ready.


Sanchin

Gekki Sai Dai Ichi
Gekki Sai Dai Ni
Saifa
Shisochin
Seisan
Sanseiryu
Seienchin
Seipai
Kururunfa
Suparinpei

Tensho
Fundamental Level
Intermediate Level
Base Level
KATA
HOJO UNDO
Fukyu Gata

Jo Chu Ge

Chu Keri Ge

Kouke Chu Keri Ge

Keri Keri Keri


Tachi Machiwara    (Standing Striking)

Sagi Machiwara     (Swinging Striking & Controlling)

Ti Machiwara         (Hand Held Striking)

Chi Ishi                   (Stone Weights)

Nigiri Gami              (Clay Jars)

Medicine Balls

Hand held Pads

Striking (Punch) Bags

Tsuki (Kami)    (Paper punching)
(G) KUMI-TE  (Meeting of Hands)
Ippon Kumite

Nihon Kumite

Renzoku Kumite

Kakome Kumite

Jiyu Kumite  (Flowing)

Kakie  (Sticky Hands)

Iri Kumi  (Entering the Inner Space)

Yakusoku Kumite  (Pre Arranged)

Bunkai (Imi) Kumite  (Kata workings)
Tenshin Sequence (Drills)  (Body Displacement)

Tsuki Sequence    (Fist or Hand Strikes)

Dachi Sequence   (Posturing)

Uke Sequence  (Receiving)

Keri Sequence     (Foot Strikes)

Shuto Sequence   (Knife Hands)

Hiji Sequence  (Elbows)

Rokkishu  (6 wind hands)

Breathing  (8 pieces of Brocade)

Ukemi  (Receiving ones own body)



Okinawa Kobudo   (Weaponry)

(We use and practise thus at a higher level to
supplement & aid ones Karate).
Gatame    Hold Downs (Drills)

Tachi no Ude Garami    (Standing arm, wrist, & shoulder locks)

Shime   (Sealing the Breath)

Nage    (Throws & Takedowns)

Ne Garami  (Ashi & Ude etc)  (Locks on the Ground)
6th Kyu
9th Kyu
White
Beginner Level
3rd Kyu
1st Dan
Shinken Dojo
Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate