[Kata Name]: [Japanese Meaning]
| Sanchin: 3 Battles of Mind, Body, Spirit |
| Tensho: Turning or rotating palm |
| Tenchi: Heaven and earth |
| Seiryu: Blue dragon / Azure Dragon |
| Byakko: White tiger |
| Shujakku: Red sparrow / Red phoenix / Vermillion Bird |
| Genbu: Black turtle / Mysterious Warrior |
Due to the ancient text, translations below are as close as possible but may not be exact.
| Geki Sai Ichi: To demolish or destroy one |
| Geki Sai Ni: To demolish or destroy two |
| Saifa: Tearing or breaking ground |
| Shi So Chin: Battle in four directions |
| San Sei Ryu: Thirty-six movements |
| Sesan: Thirteen movements |
| Seienchin: Peacefulness |
| Sepai: Eighteen movements |
| Kururunfa: Holding ground |
| Suparinpe: 108 evils of man |