About This Kata
| Name | Taikyoku Yondan [太極四段] |
| Translation | Grand Ultimate – Fourth Level |
| Style | Shotokan |
| Level | Beginner |
| History | Taikyoku Yondan is one of the additional Taikyoku forms developed by separate associations beyond the original three officially recognised kata (Shodan, Nidan, Sandan). These additional forms were created to extend the beginner training framework established by Gichin Funakoshi and Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi in the 1930s, providing further gradual progression for new students. |
| Lineage | Gichin Funakoshi / Funakoshi Yoshitaka (Shōtōkan) — extended by associated organisations |
First Cause – Level 4 (Shotokan style)
