Kata no roku gensoku
形の六原則
Ikita Kata
生きた形
The Kata should be alive. Perform the Kata as if it is a real fight.
Inen
意念
Perform the Kata with spirit
Chikara no kyoujyaku
力の強弱
Power should vary between hard and soft
Waza no kankyu
技の緩急
Kata has slow and fast techniques
Kisoku no donto
気息の呑吐
Keep your breathing regular and under control
Kinto
均等
Perform the Kata with balance and equilibrium