noun
- plural of kata; choreographed sequences of martial arts movements practiced as training exercises
Usage: martial arts
Examples
- The karate students practiced their katas before the tournament.
- She memorized five different katas for her black belt test.
- The dojo taught traditional katas passed down through generations.
- His katas demonstrated perfect balance and technique.
- The competition judged participants on their execution of classical katas.
- Advanced students often create their own katas to showcase their skills.