Kata competition question - dazed & confused?

Question

First round – shitei or sentei kata
Second round – sentei or tokui kata
Third round – sentei or tokui kata
What? Do any of these relate to the Heian katas? Should I enter a competition if I don't even know the answer to this question? Or is the exercise in team spirit worthy of the humiliation? Just kidding on that last one

Answer 1

Why do people "answer" questions when they don't have a clue what the question is? jeez...

If you are looking at competing regularly at WKF rules tournaments, then you should learn the rules. Here is a quick link for you to download the rules:
http://www.wkf.net/html/rules.html

That being said, it depends on your locality. Some states, provinces, areas, allow different things in their local areas because the members may not be up to world level rules. For example, if most of the participants are 6 year old yellow belt kids, they usually wont know the "shitei"kata. They will make rules that match their competitors. And perhaps adjust the rules until they get to the black belt adults... So, I cannot answer your question properly. You will need to ask your instructor or the tournament organizers.

But generally, Heian (or Pinan) katas are not included in the Shitei kata. See the following link for the lists:
http://www.shitokai.org/kataing3.html#official

Shitei = pre-determined/set/ required kata.
Tokui kata =your styles main kata
Sentei = (to be honest, I am not sure what this is... it may be a list of kata that you can choose from... )

It only takes a minute to ask your teacher or sempai who would know the answers. Then you could decide if you qualify. You should try it though... Competition can be very helpful to your training.
Good luck!

Answer 2

If you say Heian some people may not relate to that term since some styles use the term Pinan instead. Also some of those are intermediate katas so if you are a Black belt or Brown belt they are hardly at a level that will showcase your talents or abilities and you will probably score lower than someone doing a more difficult kata.

As for which kata, why change? Most tournaments I have competed in you do your kata, are scored and that's it. You only do another if there is a tie or for grand champion or in the night time finals. Most competitors will do the same kata for grand champion or in the night time finals since that is what got them there and only make a change to do another because of the group that they are competing against or the judges.

Answer 3

you would be well served doing a simple pinan kata very well,correctly and with feeling than trying more advanced forms and just doing a moderate performance.the trend is for flashy but the judges will also willingly recognise accuracy,inner strength and concentration as important qualities.Never be afraid of doing simple if simple is done perfect,flash is usually just that ,flash.good luck.

Answer 4

no, these are not heian katas as far as i know. what style do you do, and what style is the comp? if your sensei says you shoud compete, trust him/her. if you'r doing this yourself, dont!

Answer 5

Why don't you refer to the WKF rule book?

Answer 6

huh?

Answer 7

what