kata

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ka·ta

 (kä′tä)
n. pl. kata or ka·tas
A system of basic body positioning and movement exercises, as in karate or judo.

[Japanese, style, traditional form.]
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kata

(ˈkætə)
n
(Judo & Karate) an exercise consisting of a sequence of the specific movements of a martial art, used in training and designed to show skill in technique
[C20: Japanese, literally: shape, pattern]
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kata

Two fighters displaying routines of attack and defense in formal competition.
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CHAKWAL -- A grand reception was held for Indian pilgrims at the fabled site of Katas Raj on Tuesday, which was attended by 112 pilgrims from different states of India.
LAHORE -- A group of 127 Hindu yatrees on Tuesday attended the central ceremony of Shivratri festival at Katas Raj temples in Chakwal and performed their rituals.
A group of 130 Hindu yatrees arrived here at Wagah border crossing on Sunday to participate in Shivratri festival at the Katas Raj temples.
LAHORE -- Another group of Indian Hindu pilgrims, comprising 139 people, on Sunday arrived in Lahore as part of Pakistan's soft diplomacy to visit Shree Katas Raj Dham Temple in Chakwal district from December 9-15.
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan High Commission on Sunday said that it has issued visas to 139 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj Dham, the famous Shiva temple, in the country's Punjab province.
LAHORE -- The Supreme Court on Monday wrapped up a case pertaining to the depleted Katas Raj pond in Chakwal and ordered a cement company to donate Rs100 million to the dam fund.
LAHORE -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ordered a cement factory to deposit Rs 100 million in the Dams Fund in a case relating drying up of Katas Raj temple pond.
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday wrapped up the Katas Raj suo motu and ordered a cement company to deposit Rs100 million in the apex court-formed dam fund.
LAHORE -- The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the Katas Raj pond in Chakwal be refilled during a hearing of the case at its Lahore registry.
Together, the trio claimed the team kata event - after entering with less than five minutes of practice before they had to walk on the mat and perform two katas to make the final and then win the category.
Her instructors from the Ku Yu Kai Club thought she deserved the win after putting too much effort into perfecting her katas inside the dojo and at home.
Dawn.com Lahore The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine on the Punjab Government for failing to submit its report in the Katas Raj suo motu case.