Kata

+A **kata** (型 or 形) is a set of prescribed movements practiced in various Japanese arts, from martial arts to theater. It is a method of solo training to refine technique, build [Muscle Memory](/wiki/muscle_memory), and embody the foundational principles of a [Discipline](/wiki/discipline).

+## See also

+- [Martial Art](/wiki/martial_art)

+- [Training](/wiki/training)

+- [Repetition](/wiki/repetition)