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2014 IKD Canada Cup hosted in Winnipeg Canada
May 16-18, 2014

Kata (choreographed fighting forms) are an integral
part of karate training. In Shotokan karate there are
a total of 26 katas. These are broken into two groups:
Shorin and Shorei. Shorin teaches speed and agility
where as Shorei focuses on power.

The important elements in Kata are speed, timing,
coordination, expansion and contraction of the body
and the correct application of power and technique.

In judging karate, along with the previous elements,
the vigor, attitude, deportment, and self-control
displayed by the performer are considered in the
judgment.

Since, it is a competition, a mistake in the order
of the performance, losing of one's balance, or not
returning to the original position (each form has an
established line of movement which, when executed
properly, returns the performer to the original starting
position), will lead to a reduction in points.

A contestant who discontinues the form or forgets
the sequence automatically loses.

There are two ways of conducting a kata competition.
One is based upon a flag system and involves two
competitors. As with kumite, the competitors will
wear either a red or a blue belt which correspond to
the flags held by the judges.

After the kata has been completed, the judges display
a red or blue flag to indicate the winner. Crossed flags
above the judge's head indicate a tie.

This system is generally used for elimination rounds.
In the final rounds of competition, each contestant
performs his/her favorite kata. The judges will now
award points for the performance. The highest and
lowest scores among the judges are discarded and
the remaining points are totaled for the competitors
score.