About This Kata
| Name | Taikyoku Godan [太極五段] |
| Translation | Grand Ultimate – Fifth Level |
| Style | Shotokan |
| Level | Beginner |
| History | Taikyoku Godan is one of the additional Taikyoku forms developed by separate associations beyond the original three officially recognised kata (Shodan, Nidan, Sandan). These additional forms 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 5 (Shotokan style)
