Six Principles of Kata

Iki ta kata	生きた形	Kata must have life and purpose
I nen	意念	Kata must be performed with spirit
Chikara no kyōjaku	力の強弱	Hardness and softness of power
Waza no kankyū	伎の緩急	Quickness and slowness of technique
Kisoku no donto	気息の呑吐	Proper rhythm of breathing
Baransu	バランス	Balance

Peace and harmony,
Sensei M.Maharaj