Jion Kata

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JION

Previous names :

Jion is believed to be the katas original name.

Meaning of kata :

Sensei Funakoshi in Karate-do Kyohan indicates that the kata was named after a Budhist saint of the same name. Ji is the abbreviation of the Sanskrit word JIHI meaning compassion or benevolence.

Origins of kata :

The origins of JION are uncertain but it is believed to be connected with the Jion-Je temple in China a theory strengthened by the salutation at the start and finish.

The kata is also known to have been practised equally by Shuri-te and Tomari-te.

Practised by :

Shotokan, Shito Ryu and Wado Ryu.