About This Kata
| Name | Taikyoku Rokudan [太極六段] |
| Translation | Grand Ultimate – Sixth Level |
| Style | Shotokan |
| Level | Beginner |
| History | Taikyoku Rokudan 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 6 (Shotokan style)
