The Taikyoku series is a series of kata in use in several types of karate. The name Taikyoku (太極) refers to the Chinese philosophical concept of Taiji. The Taikyoku kata were developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi and introduced by Gichin Funakoshi as a way to simplify the principles of the already simplified Pinan / Heian series.

Taikyoku (太極 Taikyoku, meaning, Supreme Ultimate) refers to the ultimate law of the universe and existence [1], which is a fundamental concept of Throne and Shinza Banshou series in general.

Taikyoku shōgi (Japanese: 大局将棋, lit. "ultimate shogi") is the largest known variant of shogi (Japanese chess). The game was created around the mid-16th century (presumably by priests) and is based on earlier large board shogi games.

Known as the Northern Kata within Kyokushin Karate, Taikyoku sono Ichi was adapted by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama from his background in the Shuri-Te tradition, as 4th than in Shotokan Karate, which he learned from sensei Gichin Funakoshi.

Being the most basic of all kata, Taikyoku Shodan is the first kata in the Taikyoku series. Down block, lunge punch and front stance are the three recurring techniques in this kata which has 20 moves.

Jan 10, 2025 · First, let’s start with the term Taikyoku. In Japan, Taikyoku is defined as “Grand Ultimate” and largely used with the same kanji that in Chinese would be pronounced as “Taiji” - 太極.

Apr 28, 2019 · The following is a list of some variations of the Taikyoku kata. All variations follow the "I-Shaped" embusen which resembles the pathway used by the Pinan/Heian kata from which they were derived.

Oct 14, 2024 · Taikyoku shōgi (Japanese: 大局将棋, lit. "ultimate shogi") is the largest known variant of shogi (Japanese chess). The game was created around the mid-16th century (presumably by priests) and is based on earlier large board shogi games.

1. Taikyoku The term Taikyoku used for the three most basic of all karate kata, seem to have reference to the idea of "noble" or "intense," maybe portraying "the highest extreme." Below are videos of these three beginning kata (Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan and Sandan).

Sep 11, 2010 · Taikyoku is a Japanese term for some of the beginning karate katas. Katas are choreographed patterns of movements used for practicing proper fighting techniques and general strengthening of the body. Taikyoku are a set of very basic katas whose movements transverse the floor in an I-shaped pattern.