kata

ka·ta | \ ˈkä-(ˌ)tä

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plural kata or katas

Definition of kata

: a set combination of positions and movements (as in karate) performed as an exercise

Examples of kata in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Karate Next summer, male and females karatekas will compete in two forms of karate: kata (a solo form of karate) and kumite (sparring). — Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 5 New Olympic Sports to Watch at the Tokyo Summer Games," 1 Apr. 2020 Balgenorth, a South High sophomore, earned a spot on the U.S. team by winning the gold medal in age-group kata competition at the USA Karate National Championships last month in Chicago. — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, "Precision and power are taking an Anchorage teen to the Junior Pan Am Games in karate," 15 Aug. 2019

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“Kata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kata. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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