1. kata - Noun
2. kata - Adverb
(martial arts) Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.
judo kata
(by extension, programming) Ellipsis of code kata., a short programming exercise to improve one's skills through practice and repetition.
Ellipsis of kata thermometer..
(in combination) A drop (in temperature).
kata factor
kata (comparative more kata, superlative most kata)
In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.
Antonym: ana
kata (plural katas)
Alternative form of gata (“type of Armenian pastry”)
Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata in karate is useless. Gichin Funakoshi
Adams (1991) Manipulation and locking of other joints can be found in various kata, such as Katame-no-kata and Kodokan goshin jutsu. Source: Internet
As people cut-loose an opponents kite, shouts of 'wo kata' ring through the air. Source: Internet
Evaluation for kata and kobudō is performed by a panel of judges, whereas sparring is judged by a head referee, usually with assistant referees at the side of the sparring area. Source: Internet
Etymology The word 'catapult' comes from the Latin 'catapulta', which in turn comes from the Greek Ancient Greek: καταπέλτης main citation (katapeltēs), itself from (kata), "downwards" citation + πάλλω (pallō), "to toss, to hurl". citation. Source: Internet
Atemi-waza are not permitted outside of kata. Source: Internet