Help with choosing kata
I’m thinking about switching from Shotokan to Kyokushin and would like to get a bit more familiar with Kyokushin techniques before I fully make the transition.
I’d like to start learning a Kyokushin kata and practice it for a while just to get a feel for the style. In Shotokan, my favorite kata has always been Jion - it was basically my go-to kata and the one I enjoyed performing the most. This is how it looks like.
Is there anything in the Kyokushin syllabus that has a somewhat similar character to Jion?
I’m a fairly large and muscular practitioner. Speed and very sharp/snappy movement aren’t really my strongest qualities, but I can generate quite a lot of power, and I tend to enjoy kata where I can make use of strong stances, body weight, kime, and powerful techniques rather than very acrobatic movement.
What Kyokushin kata would you recommend as a good starting point for someone like me? I’m mainly looking for something I can learn, practice, and use to get a first feel for Kyokushin kata before joining the style properly.