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Shotokan Kata list:

 Nidan (2nd Dan) Level: Jiin, Bassai Dai, Jion, Jitte, Kanku Dai, Empi.

(Choice of any two) 

 Sandan (3rd Dan) Level: Jion, Jitte, Kanku Dai, Empi, Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho, Nijushiho, Gojushiho Sho. (Choice of any two)

 Yodan (4th Dan) Level: Jion, Jitte, Kanku Dai, Empi, Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho, Nijushiho, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu. (Choice of any two)

 Godan (5th Dan) Level: Bassai Sho, Nijushiho, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, Gojushiho Dai, Gankaku. (Choice of any two)

 Rokudan (6th Dan) Level: Nijushiho, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, Gojushiho Dai, Gankaku. (Choice of any two)

 Note: You may learn a kata out of order under the following guidelines:
          1)      You were taught via private lessons by Sensei Jimmy Blann
          2)      If we have a kata seminar at the dojo
          3)      As apart of our Elite Karate Program
          4)      By attending any approved training camps that offer kata training