Shoden level
In this level the katas deal with simple situations by various solutions and tactics. The main theme is Koto ryu's core; breaking the opponent's balance, posture and movement. To apply this theme the Shoden level Kata uses Tai Sabaki, Kyushu (Attacking vulnerable points), attack to different heights, unexpected punches and deception. These components happen in reply to different situations.
Batsugi kata - Removal technique
Hoteki kata
Hosoku kata - Capture approach
Kako kata - Bind and beat
Keto kata
Kata maki kata
Kouyoku kata
Kyogi kata - Rejected Technique
Oh gyaku kata, Koto ryu
Saku geki kata - Wrenching Attack
Shato kata - Diagonal Topple
Setto kata - Break and Knock down
Shihaku kata - Finger Clap
Shito kata,
Tan geki kata - Bearing Intensity
Ten chi kata,
Ura nami kata
Yokuto kata - Scooping and Throwing
Chuden gata level of Koto ryu
Hida - jumping strike
Hisaku - jumping squeeze
Hicho - flying bird
Hito - jumping knock down
Kappi - arresting jump
Monpi - stroking jump
Suito - winter knock down
Gohi - rat jump
Hehi - ruinous jump
Teki gaeshi - hitting return
Koto - throat knock down
Kakuhi - abducting jump
Okuden Gata level of Koto ryu
Konpi - Tying Up Jump
Josetsu - Catch and Fold
Koto - Tiger Throw
Kouki - Koki - Konoki - Punching Demons
Ran Setsu - Chaos Snow
Shinsen - Spirit Snip
Sosetsu - Hold Fold
Soto - Grasp Fall
Santo, (muto dori) - Meet and Throw
Santo, (taijutsu) - Meet and Throw
Kimon, Okuden gata level - Koto ryu
Ura Kimon, Okuden gata level - Koto ryu
Hekito Gata level of Koto ryu
Batsu yo, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Boku hen, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Damara, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Kibo, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Kuahi, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Saki ryoku, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Shuriki, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
Soku boku, Hekito gata level - Koto ryu
