The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of...

Wankan (王冠) (Japanese: "King's Crown" or "Emperor's Crown") (also called Okan) is a kata practiced in many styles of Karate. Not much is known about the history of this kata.

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This video is from the series about Shotokan Kata in which we are going to demonstrate Wankan (王冠) kata Oyo bunkai. Demonstrates by Alexandr Matiushevskij (7 Dan) and Igor …

Wankan Shotokan Karate International is a global organisation with its origin in Shotokan Karate founded by Shihan Abdul Rasheed. We help you in a journey of self discovery to understand …

Wankan, or "King's Crown," gets its name from the kata's first six moves, which are supposed to form the shape of a crown. When viewing this crown shape, one must appreciate that Wankan …

Wankan (王冠) (Japanese: “King’s Crown” or “Emperor’s Crown”) (also called Okan) is a kata practiced in many styles of Karate. Not much is known about the history of this kata. It …

Wankan (along with Jiin) is probably one of the least practiced kata in Shotokan dojo. Why? Probably of greatest significance, Wankan (along with Jiin) was never documented in …

This page provides videos and instructions for Shotokan Karate kata – Wankan. This is an advanced Shotokan kata. To master these Shotokan Karate katas, you will also have to learn …

Wankan (王冠) (Japanese: "King's Crown" or "Emperor's Crown") (also called Okan) is a kata practiced in many styles of Karate. Not much is known about the history of this kata. It …