Type Term Translation Description Blocks Age Uke Rising Block Blocks Ashibo Kake Uke Leg-Hooking Block Blocks Ashikubi Kake Uke Ankle-Hooking Block Blocks Chudan Shotei Uke Mid Level Palm Heel Block Blocks Chudan Shuto Uke Mid Level Knifehand Block Blocks Chudan Soto Uke Mid Level Inner(J)/Outside(O) Block Blocks Chudan Uke Mid Level Block Blocks Chudan Yoko Shuto Uke Mid Level Sideward Knifehand Block Blocks Deai Osae Uke "Smothering Block, done as one moves forward" Blocks Gedan Barai Lower Level Sweep Downward Sweeping Block Blocks Gedan Kake Uke Lower Level Hooking Block Downward Hooking Block Blocks Gedan Soto Harai Lower Level Outside Sweep Blocks Gedan Tensho Uke Lower Level Palm Heel Block Lower Level Palm Heel Block Blocks Gyaku Soto Uke Reverse Outside Block Blocks Haishu Uke Open Back Hand Block Blocks Haisoku Barai Blocks Haito Uke Ridge Hand Block Blocks Haiwan Nagashi Uke Back of the Arm/Wrist Sweeping Block Blocks Haiwan Uke Back of the Arm/Wrist Block Blocks Hangetsu Barai Uke Sweeping Half Moon Foot Block Blocks Harai Te Sweep with the Hand Blocks Hazushi Uke Evading Block/Dodging Block Blocks Hiji Suri Uke Elbow Sliding Block Blocks Hiji Uke Elbow Block Blocks Hiki Uke Knee Block Blocks Hiza Uke (Soto) Outside Knee Block Blocks Hiza Uke (Uchi) Inside Knee Block Blocks Jodan Age Uke Upper Level Rising Block Upper Level Rising Block Blocks Jodan Kosa Uke Upper Level Cross Block Upper Level Cross Block Blocks Jodan Uchi Shuto Uke Upper Level Inside Knife-Hand Block Upper Level Inside Knife-Hand Block Blocks Juji Uke Cross or X-Block Cross or X-Block Blocks Kagi Uke Hooking Block Blocks Kake De Uke Blocks Kake Shuto Uke Hooking Knife-Hand Block Blocks Kake Uke Hooking Block Blocks Kakete Uke Hooking Hand Block Blocks Kakewake Uke Reverse Wedge Block Blocks Kakiwake Uke ? Blocks Kakuto Uke Bent Wrist Block Blocks Keito Uke Chicken Head Wrist Block Blocks Kentsui Uke Hammer Fist/Bottom Fist Block A block with the bottom of the closed fist Blocks Ko Uke Blocks Kosa Uke Blocks Kote Uke Blocks Kuma De Uke Blocks Mae Ude Deai Osae Uke Forearm Pressing Block Blocks Mae Ude Hineri Uke Forearm Twisting Block Blocks Mawashi Uke Roundhouse Block Windmill Parry Blocks Morote Jodan Uke Two Handed Upper Block Blocks Morote Naka Uke Two Handed Inside Block Blocks Morote Sukui Uke Two Handed Scooping Block Blocks Morote Uke Two Handed Block Blocks Nagashi Uke Sweeping Block Blocks Nami Ashi Inside Leg Block Blocks Nami Gaeshi Blocks Osae Uke Pressing Block Blocks Otoshi Uke "Downward, Pushing Block" Blocks Sasae Uke Blocks Seiryuto Uke Blocks Shotei Otoshi Uke Blocks Shotei Shita Uke Palm Heel Lower Block A downward block with the palm of the hand Blocks Shotei Sotogawa Uke Palm Heel Outside Block A block with the palm of the hand from the outside Blocks Shotei Uke Blocks Shuto Uke Blocks Shuto Uke (Matsumura) Blocks Sokumen Awase Uke Augmented block with the palm of the hand Blocks Sokutei Harai Uke Blocks Sokutei Mawashi Uke Crescent kick block with the sole of the foot Blocks Sokutei Osae Uke Blocks Soto Gedan Barai Outside Downward Sweeping Block Blocks Soto Ude Uke Outside Forearm Block Blocks Soto Uke Blocks Sukui Uke Blocks Tate Shuto Uke Vertical Knife Hand Block Blocks Tate Uke Vertical Block Blocks Tegatana Juji Uke Sword Hand Cross Block An open handed cross armed block Blocks Tegatana Uke Sword Hand Block Blocks Teisho Awase Uke Blocks Teisho Uke Palm Heel Block Blocks Tekubi Kake Uke Wrist Hook Block Blocks Tettsui Uke Hammer Fist Block Blocks Tsukami Uke Blocks Uchi Barai Blocks Uchi Ude Uke Inner Forearm Block The same as the Okinawan Soto Uke Blocks Uchi Uke Inner Block A block to the inside and toward the center of the body. Not Soto Uke Blocks Ude Uke Forearm Block Blocks Uke Kata Methods or Forms of Blocking Blocks Ura Osae Uke Blocks Ura Uke Competition Ai Uchi "Clash, Simultaneous Attack" Competition Aite Opponent/Training Partner Competition Aka Red/Red Player Competition Awase Waza Decision Wins Competition Awase Waza Two consecutive techniques scoring waza ari that together score Ippon Competition Bogu Protective Armour used in Sparring Competition Chui Warning Competition Doji Jogai Both competitors have moved outside the match area Competition Encho Extension Competition Enchosen Hajime Beginning of extension Competition Fukushin Assistant Referee Competition Fukushin Shugo Calling a judge to the head referee Competition Fusenhai A loss by default Competition Fusensho A win by default Competition Gogi Consultation Consultation by a referee with an Arbitrator or Official before making a decision Competition Hajime Begin The command for beginning a match or Kata demonstartion Competition Hansoku Violation/Rule Infraction/Foul Competition Hansoku Chui A Penalty Point given for Rule Infractions (Ippon) Competition Hantei "Judgement, a Referee's Decision" Competition Hata Flag Flag used by Referees and Judges Competition Hikiwake A Draw Competition Ippon One Step/Point Competition Ippon Shobu One Point Match Competition Itami Wake No Contest "Ruled ""No Contest"" due to a Fighter not being able to continue due to Injury or on Doctor's request" Competition Jikan Time Out Competition Jogai Out of Bounds To leave the match area Competition Jogai Chui Out of Bounds Penalty A penalty for leaving the match area Competition Kankyaku Spectator Competition Kanto Sho Fighting Spirit Prize Competition Katsu To Win/Be Victorious Competition Keikoku Warning Referee's warning for a breach of the rules Competition Kiken Forfeit/Concede Competition Make "To Lose, Be Beaten" The loser of a bout Competition Makeru "To Lose, Be Beaten" Competition Mienai Could not See Term used by a referee when the technique was not visible Competition Moto no Ichi "Starting Position, The fighters face each other with the referee between them" Competition Mubobi A warning for passivity or lack of spirit Competition Mubobi Chui A full point penalty for passivity or lack of spirit Competition Naore A command to return to one's original starting position Competition Nihon Shobu Fighting to Two Points Competition Niramiai The pre-fight staring match Competition No Kachi Winner Competition Shiai "Tournament, Competition" Competition Shiai Geiko Tournament Practice The training sessions held before and leading up to a competition Competition Shiaijo Tournament Area The area where matches are held in a tournament Competition Shinpan Referee Competition Shiro White The white belted player (left of the referee) Competition Shobu Sparring Match Competition Sundome Non contact match (sports) Competition Taikai Tournament Competition Waza Ari Half Point Equipment Machiwara Striking Board A post used for striking by natural body weapons for honing and strengthening technique Equipment Makiwara Striking Board A post used for striking by natural body weapons for honing and strengthening technique Equipment Take Maki "A training device used to strengthen the forearms, consisting of twisted thin strips of bamboo" Equipment Tetsu Geta Iron Shoes Iron clogs used to strengthen the legs Footwork Arukikata Methods of Walking Footwork Ashi Kai Itte ? To change feet Footwork Ashi Sabaki Footwork Footwork Ayumi Ashi Regular Stepping Footwork Chakuchi Footwork Chidori Ashi A type of stepping movement where one foot crosses over the other Footwork Fumi Ashi """Tread Water""" Footwork Fumikomu "To step inside, to penetrate" Footwork Fumu "To move, to take a step" Footwork Hiki Ashi Sliding Back Footwork Hiraki Opening Twisting the body to open away from a frontal attack Footwork Irimi Entering An entering movement Footwork Issoku A Single Step Footwork Kaiten "Spin,Turn,Revolve" Footwork Keri Ashi Footwork Kihon Dosa Fundamental Movements Footwork Mae Tsugi Ashi Forward Sliding Step Footwork Mawatte Turn Footwork Naname "Oblique, Diagonal" Direction Footwork Nanbei "Oblique, Slant (Okinawan)" Footwork Nijiri Ashi (?) Toe Crawling? Toe Crawling? Footwork Oi Lunge Footwork Okuri Ashi A short quick step used for covering large distances Footwork Sankaku Tenshin Triangular Movements Footwork Sanpo Three Directions Footwork Suri Ashi Sliding Step Footwork Tai Sabaki Body Movement "Methods of entering, turning and shifting the body while performing techniques" Footwork Tenchin Body Movement (Okinawan) Footwork Tenshin Footwork Tsugi Ashi Footwork Yori Ashi Forms Aikigata Forms Ajikata no Mainote Forms Anan Forms Ananku Peace/Safety from the South Forms Aoyagi Forms Aragaki-Seisan Forms Aran Forms Bassai Dai To Penetrate (storm) a Fortress (major version) Forms Bassai Sho To Penetrate (storm) a Fortress (minor version) Forms Biyako Forms Channan Forms Chi No Kata Forms Chinpugata Tiger Forms Chinsu Forms Chinte Bamboo Hands Forms Chinto Fight to the East Forms Chiseigangata Dog Forms Dai Ni Seisan Sanchin and Seisan Combined Forms Dokogata Sheep Forms Domyogata Forms Empi Flying swallow Forms Empi Roppo Forms Fudogata Bull Forms Fukyu Nidan Forms Fukyu Shodan Forms Fukyugata (Set of basic kata) Forms Gankaku Crane on a Rock Forms Gassente Forms Gekisai Empty Air Forms Gekisai Dai Ichi Empty Air Forms Gekisai Dai Ni Empty Air Forms Giin Forms Gimbo Forms Giwaken Forms Go Ho No Uke Forms Gojushiho 54 steps/techniques Forms Gojushiho Dai 54 steps/techniques (major version) Forms Gojushiho Sho 54 steps/techniques (major version) Forms Hakko Preserve Peace Forms Hakucho Forms Hakutsuru White Crane Forms Hakutsuru Dai White Crane Forms Hakutsuru Sho White Crane Forms Hangetsu Half Moon (Thirteen) Forms Heian Godan "Way of peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Heian Nidan "Way of peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Heian Sandan "Way of peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Heian Shodan "Way of peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Heian Yo(n)dan "Way of peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Heiko Forms Ichimonjigata Boar Forms Ikigata Snake Forms Ishimine-Passai Forms Jichin Forms Jiin Temple Ground Forms Jin no Kata Forms Jion Named after the Temple Forms Jitte Ten Hands Forms Juma Forms Jumonjigata Rabbit Forms Juroku 36 Forms Juroku 36 Forms Jutte 10 Hands Forms Kaeshide Forms Kanchi Sanchin/Seisan Combined Forms Kanchin Kanbun's Tactics Forms Kanku Dai Viewing the sky (major version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) Forms Kanku Sho Viewing the sky (minor version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) Forms Kanshiwa Kanbun Uechi/ShuShi Wa Combined Forms Kanshu Forms Karamite Forms Kata Forms "Formal training exercise set, open comprising patterns of techniques" Forms Kenki Forms Kihon Gata Nidan Basic Forms Forms Kihon Gata Sandan Basic Forms Forms Kihon Gata Shodan Basic Forms Forms Kihon Kata Basic Forms Forms Kokan Forms Koryu Unshu Forms Kosokun Dai Great Forms Kosokun Sho Small Forms Ku no Kata Forms Kururunfa Forever stops tearing Forms Kushanku Military Title (China) Forms Kushu Forms Matsu Sanchin Forms Matsukaze Pine Tree Wind Forms Matsumura Passai Forms Matsumura Rohai Forms Meikyo Mirror of the Soul/Clear mirror (Shield of the Egret/Sign of the Heron/Polishing the Mirror) Forms Meikyo Nidan Forms Meikyo Sandan Forms Meikyo Shodan Forms Motode A series of six kata Forms Mutudi Sanchin Forms Myojo Forms Nagete Forms Naifanchi Holding One's Ground Forms Naifanchi Nidan Holding One's Ground Forms Naifanchi Sandan Holding One's Ground Forms Naifanchi Shodan Holding One's Ground Forms Nidanbu Dai Forms Niechi 24 Forms Nijushiho 24 steps/techniques Forms Nipaipo 28 Steps Forms Niseishi 24 Forms Nuicho Forms Ogamite Forms Ohan Forms Okan Forms Oyadomari Forms Pachu Forms Paiho Forms Paiku Forms Paipo Forms Papuren 8 Steps One Time Forms Passai Two part kata Passai-Dai and Passai-Sho Forms Peichurin Forms Pinan "Way of Peace (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" "A group of five basic kata in Shuri-te, they were developed in order to simplify and standardise the teaching of Karate in the Okinawan school system" Forms Pinan Godan "Way of Peace 5 (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Pinan Nidan "Way of Peace 2 (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Pinan Sandan "Way of Peace 3 (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Pinan Shodan "Way of Peace 1 (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Pinan Yo(n)dan "Way of Peace 4 (literally ""Great Peace"", sometimes translated as ""Calm Mind"" or ""Peaceful Mind"")" Forms Rohai Vision of a Crane Forms Rohai Nidan Vision of a Crane 2 Forms Rohai Sandan Vision of a Crane 3 Forms Rohai Shodan Vision of a Crane 1 Forms Rokkishu Forms Roppo no Kata Forms Rufua Forms Saifa Smashing or Breaking and Tearing Forms Sanchin 3 conflicts Forms Sanpabu Forms Sanseiru 36 Forms Sechin Forms Segangata Forms Seichin 10 Conflicts Forms Seienchin Walk Far to Conquer Forms Seigangata Horse Forms Seipai 18 Forms Seirui 16 Forms Seiryu Forms Seisai Forms Seisan 13 Forms Seishin Mouse Forms Seishu Forms Seiyunchi Forms Semete The Attacker "The person performing an attack in a Kata, the attacker" Forms Sepai Forms Seryu Forms Sesan Forms Shidachi The Defender "The person performing a technique in a Kata, the defender." Forms Shiho Kosokun Forms Shiho no Ho Forms Shimpa Forms Shinko Kata Forms Shinsei Forms Shisochin Fight in 4 Directions/4 Battles Forms Shiyako Forms Shogaigata Rooster Forms Shoshingata Forms Sochin (Goju-Ryu / Shito-Ryu version) Preserve Peace Forms Sochin (Hakko) Preserve Peace Forms Sochin (Shotokan version) Preserve Peace Forms Soshin Forms Su Unsu Forms Suchin Forms Suikagata Forms Sunsu Forms Suparinpei Forms Suparinpei 108 Forms Taikyoku (Kihon) First cause Forms Taikyoku Nidan Forms Taikyoku Sandan Forms Taikyoku Shodan Forms Techigata Forms Tekki Nidan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Forms Tekki Sandan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Forms Tekki Shodan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Forms Ten no Kata Forms Tenchigata Monkey Forms Tenshi Forms Tensho Change of Grip Forms Teruya Passai Forms Tomari Bassai Forms Tomari Chinto Forms Tomari Rohai Forms Torite Forms Toritekaeshi Forms Unieba Forms Unryu Dragon Forms Unsu Hands of a Cloud Forms Useishi 54 Forms Wando Forms Wanduan Forms Wankan Forms Wanken Crown of a king Forms Wanshu Military Envoy (possible Rank Title) Kicks Ashi Barai Leg Sweep Kicks Ashi Waza Leg/Foot Techniques Kicks Ato no Kehanashi Back Foot Snap Kick Kicks Chudan Geri Mid Level Kick Kicks Chudan Nidan Geri Double Mid-Level Kicks Kicks Fukubu Geri Abdomen Kick Kicks Fumi Kiri Stamping Cutting Kick Kicks Fumi Komi Stamping Thrusting Kick Kicks Gyaku Mawashi Geri Reverse Roundhouse Kick Kicks Hittsui Geri Knee Strike Kicks Hiza Geri Knee Kick Kicks Kakato Fumikomi Stomping Heel Kick Kicks Kakato Geri Heel Kick Kicks Kake Geri Hook Kick Kicks Kansetsu Geri Joint Kick Kicks Kansetsu Geri Keage Stamping (Joint) Kick Kicks Kansetsu Geri Kekomi Kicks Kekomi Geri Thrusting Kick Kicks Keri Kick Kicks Keri Age Rising Kick Kicks Keri Kata Way of Kicking Kicking exercises Kicks Keri Waza Kicking Techniques Kicks Keri Yondan Four Step Kicking An exercise of 4 separate kicks Kicks Kesa Geri Diagonal Kick Kicks Kin Geri Groin Kick Kick to the groin Kicks Kyubu Geri Chest Kick Kicks Mae Geri Front Kick Kicks Mae Geri (Haisoku) Front Snap Kick (Instep) Kicks Mae Geri (Kagato) Front Snap Kick (Heel) Kicks Mae Geri (Keage) Front Snap Kick Kicks Mae Geri (Kekomi) Front Thrust Kick Kicks Mae Geri (Sokuto) Front Snap Kick (Foot Edge) Kicks Mae Geri (Tsumasaki) Front Snap Kick (Toes) Kicks Mae Kehanashi Front Foot Snap Kick Kicks Mae Tobi Geri Front Jumping Kick Kicks Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick Kicks Mawashi Geri (Josokutei) Roundhouse Kick (Ball of Foot) Kicks Mawashi Geri (Sokko) Roundhouse Kick (Instep) Kicks Mikazuki Geri Half Moon or Crescent Kick Kicks Nidan Geri Double Front Snap Kick (Back 1st) Two Level/Double Jumping Kick Kicks Oi Geri Lunge Kick Kicks Oi Mae Geri Front Lunge Kick Kicks Oi Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Lunge Kick Kicks Ren Geri Double Front Snap Kick (Front 1st) Kicks Renzoku Geri Continuous Kicks Kicks Tobi Nidan Geri Jumping Double Kick Kicks Ura Mawashi Geri Reverse Roundhouse Kick Kicks Ushiro Geri Backward Kick Kicks Ushiro Geri Keage Backward Snap Kick Kicks Ushiro Geri Kekomi Backward Thrust Kick Kicks Ushiro Kehanashi Back Snap Kick Kicks Ushiro Mawashi Geri Backward Roundhouse Kick Kicks Yoko Geri Side Kick Kicks Yoko Geri Keage Side Snap Kick Kicks Yoko Geri Kekomi Side Thrust Kick Kicks Yoko Tobi Geri Side Jumping Kick Misc Ase Perspiration/Sweat Misc Atemi Strike to Weak or Vital Point Misc Ateru Strike/Hit/Touch Misc Awase Coming to Grips/Crossing Blows Misc Bu Martial/Military Misc Bubishi "Book of Okinawan Martial Arts - A thirty-two article treatise on strategy, philosophy, vital point striking, and herbal medicine" Misc Budo Martial Ways Martial Arts for personal or spiritual cultivation rather than for purely combative purposes. Misc Budo Seishin Martial Spirit Misc Budoka A Person Studying Martial Arts Misc Budokan A Martial Arts Hall Misc Bugei Classical Japanese Martial Arts Misc Bugeisha Martial Arts Exponent Misc Bujin Warrior Misc Bujutsu Martial Arts Misc Bujutsu Taihaku Seiden Sixteenth Century Manual contain martial teachings of the time Misc Buke Warrior Family/Military Caste of Japan Misc Buke Sho Hatto Rules of the Warrior Family "List of articles and rules of behaviour compiled in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, that stresses the importance of a balance between literary and martial pursuits for warriors" Misc Buki Weapons Misc Bunbu Ryodo "Literary and Martial, both paths (are the same)" a phrase stressing the importance of both the literary and martial arts as part of the education of a bushi Misc Bunkai Analysis/Interpretation True meanings behind the moves in Kata Misc Buryoku Internal Power (see Chii kara) Misc Bushi Samurai/Warrior Misc Butokuden Hall of Martial Virtue "Established in the 1890's in Kyoto, site of the Budo Senmon Gakko. This was a government sponsored training school for martial arts teachers." Misc Chii Kara Internal Strength Misc Chiisai Small Misc Chikai Close/Nearby Misc Chikara External Strength Misc Chikara Ishi "An Okinawan Stone weight with a handle drilled into it. Used for weight training of the wrists, shoulders, and forearms" Misc Chimei A term for a technique or strike that if executed with force and accuracy would be fatal Misc Chokusen In a straight line Misc Dai Big/Large Used to indicate the more complex of a Kata pair (Sho indicates the more simple form) Misc Danryoku Flexibility Misc Dantai Group/Team Misc Dasu To Extend "As in to extend an arm, reach out" Misc Deai When opponents clash in combat Misc Doka Songs of the Way Short didactic poems often written by budo teachers that present their views on the principles and technical teachings of their art Misc Dokkodo "The name of a text by Miyamoto Musashi, explaining some of the spiritual and philosophical concepts he felt were important in studying the Martial Arts" Misc Embu Martial Arts Demonstration Misc Embujo Place where a Martial Arts Demonstration is held Misc Fuantei Unbalanced/Disequilibrium Misc Fudo Stability Misc Fudoshin/Fudo no Seishin Immovable Spirit A state in which one is not moved or influenced by external forces Misc Futaridori Practice against multiple opponents Misc Gaman "Persevere, Endure" Misc Gendai Bujutsu Modern Martial Arts Modern Martial Arts contrasting to Kobudo and Kobujutsu Misc Gokui Hidden Techniques Techniques not usually revealed to the average student Misc Hagakure A literary work by Yamamoto Tsunemono in the 18th Century; considered by many as one of the classics of Budo Misc Hairu To Enter Misc Hando Reaction Misc Hane Spring/Jump Misc Hantai Opposite Misc Haragei Personality/Psychology The art of developing Hara Misc Harau To Brush Aside/To Sweep Misc Hareru To Swell Up Misc Harikite A State of Alertness/Vigilance Misc Hashiru To Run Misc Hayai Fast/Rapid Misc Heijoshin Ordinary Mind "State of spiritual calm during combat, akin to the state of mind when performing ordinary tasks" Misc Hikite Retractor The Arm going the opposite way to the striking arm Misc Hiku To Pull Misc Hikui Low Misc Hira Flat Misc Hirshiryo Action Taken without Thought Misc Hizamazuku To Kneel Misc Hontai One's Original Essence A state of awareness of this original state Misc Hyoshi Timing Misc Ibuki Breathing Method To breathe out hard from the lower abdomen Misc Ichiban "Number One, The Best" Misc Iki Breath Misc Ikioi "Impetus, Momentum; The Breath of Life" Misc Ima "Now, Of the Moment" Misc In Ibuki Internal Breathing Misc In Yo Yin Yang Misc Ippatsu A Single Blow Misc Ishibukuro A Bag of Rocks Training Device for the fingers Misc Itomeru To kill someone with an arrow Misc Jiyu "Free, Freedom, Liberty" Misc Joshiki Common Sense Misc Jozu Skillful Skillful Misc Juji To Cross Misc Jukuren Mastery Misc Jumonji "The act of turning the blade, and cutting up during Seppuku, considered very honourable, and of great valour due the great amount of pain involved" Misc Junbi Taiso Preparatory Movements Warm-up training Misc Junbi Undo Preparatory Movements Warm-up training Misc Ka Person or Practitioner Misc Kaho Form Training An emphasis on kata in the teaching and training of an art Misc Kai Association A martial arts association Misc Kake A Hooking Action Misc Kakushi Buki Concealed Weapon Misc Kamaitte Action Misc Kampo Chinese Medicine Misc Kan Geiko Cold Training Special winter training sessions held outdoors or in Dojos with the windows open to improve fortitude and fighting spirit Misc Kappo The Art of Resuscitation Misc Karate Empty Hand/Tang Dynesty (Chinese) Hand The Okinawan form of unarmed self defence introduced to Japan in the early part of the 20th Century and then to the rest of the World during the Allied Occuption Misc Karate Ni Sente Nashi There is No First Strike in Karate A saying attributed to Funakoshi which means that Karate is essentially defensive in nature Misc Kataki Enemy/Rival Misc Kataki Uchi Vengeance/Vendetta Misc Katameru To Strengthen/Harden/Fortify/Reinforce Misc Katate One-handed Using one hand only Misc Katsu The Art of Resuscitation Misc Katsujin no Ken The Sword that gives Life The act of overoming the desire to kill or be victorious; waiting for the opponent to launch his attack before doing anything Misc Kega Injury/Lesion Misc Keiko Training/Instruction Misc Kekomi Thrust "Thrusting movement, usually refering to a kick" Misc Ken Sword/Fist Term literally refering to a straight sword but often used to describe a type of fist Misc Kensho Godo A Zen concept of universal understanding of nature Misc Ki "The Energy of Life, Breath, Intention" Misc Kiai Unification of the Vital Spirit Usually done by means of a loud shout while performing a technique Misc Kiarasoi Fighting Spirit Misc Kihon "Basic, Elementary, Fundamental" Misc Kihon Renshu Basic Training Misc Kihon Waza Basic Technique Misc Kiki Pull Misc Kime Focus The combination of focus and explosive energy required to deliver a decisive technique Misc Kimochi Feeling/Sensation Misc Kinniku Muscles Misc Kiri Cutting A cutting attack Misc Kiru To Cut Misc Kiso "Base, Foundation, Basics, Fundamentals" Misc Kobudo Ancient/Classical Martial Ways This term literally refers to all the classical warrior arts. It's modern usage more commonly refers to the weapon arts of Okinawa. Misc Kokoro "Heart, Spirit, Soul" Misc Kokyu "Breath, Breathe" Misc Korosu "To Contain, Control, Kill" Misc Koryu Classical Martial Arts Traditions or Schools Misc Koshi Sabaki Hip Movement Misc Koshiki "Old Style, Archaic" Misc Kumi Odori "Kumi Odori is very similar to mekata performance of karate, in that there are similar stances and, in some cases, identical series of movements. Some dances use traditional weapons such as bo and eku, as well." Misc Kurushimeru "To Torture, Torment" Misc Kyukei "A Break, A Pause" Misc Ma "Interval, Space, Distance" Misc Ma Ushiro Directly to the Back Misc Machi Dojo A private Dojo Misc Mae "Front, Forward" Misc Maki Wrap Misc Makoto "Sincerity, Honesty, Devotion" "The pure or unstained mind, undisturbed by external non-essentials" Misc Manabu "To Learn, To Study" Misc Mannaka "Centre, Midpoint" Misc Marui Circular Misc Mawaru "To Spin, Rotate, Turn" Misc Mawashi "Circular, Round" Misc Me "Front, Forward (Okinawan)" Misc Metsuke The point where one's vision is focused Misc Michi O Osameru To Attain the Way To attain complete mastery Misc Migi Right Misc Migi Sumi Right Corner Misc Mochi Grip Misc Morote "Two Handed, Both Hands, Augmented Hand Technique" Misc Mu "Nothingness, Emptiness" Often used to refer to the concept of clearing the mind of any desire or specific intention Misc Mu "An alternative reading of the character ""Bu"" which means Martial" Misc Munen Mushin An empty or clear mind Misc Munen Muso "A state of no thought, emptiness of mind, clear headed" Misc Musha Shugyo Touring the entire length of a country in order to seek out masters to study under Misc Musho Go The Zen principle of not looking for what one seeks Misc Mushotoku The Zen Non-desire of achieving a goal or receiving a reward Misc Muso The Zen act of not thinking Misc Musubi A State of Perfection Misc Muteiko No Resistance Misc Mutekatsu To vanquish one's opponent without combat Misc Muto Without a Sword Unarmed Misc Nagareru "To Flow, To Run" As in running water Misc Natsu Gasshuku Summer Training Camp Misc Nijiri Right Misc Nobasu "To Reach Out, Stretch, Lengthen" Misc Okinawa "The main island of the RyuKyu Archipeligo, and the birthplace of Karate" Misc Oroshi A downward strike or block Misc Osae "To hold down, control, restrict" Misc Otagai "Together, As One" Misc Otoshi "To Drop, To Sweep" Misc Ren Consecutive Misc Renmei "League, Federation" Misc Renshu "Exercise, Practice" Misc Rentai Ho Physical Training Misc Rigi Ittai Theory and Technique are One Misc Riki "Strength, Power" Misc Ryote Two Handed Misc Ryukyu "Name of the Archipelago, including Okinawa, situated between Japan and China. The birthplace of Karate" Misc Sagi Machiwara Hanging Makiwara (Okinawan) Misc Sampai "A formal bow to a Zen Master, involves a seated bow until the forehead touches the floor, with the hands on the side facing palm up" Misc San Nen Goroshi A secret technique said to kill with a delayed reaction Misc Sasae "To Support, To Prop" Misc Sashi A stone and concrete blocks used for strength training Misc Satsui Murderous Intent Misc Satsujin To """The Murderous Sword""" To create and/or consciously take advantage of an opponents opening to defeat him Misc Sayu Left and Right Misc Seiho An exercise that helps blood flow in the muscle tissue Misc Seishin "Spirit, Soul" Misc Seishin no Mono Thing of the Spirit A concept used by Yamaguchi Gogen to describe his style of Goju Ryu Misc Seishin Tanren Formation of the Spirit "A term often used to describe the formation of a Martial Artist's spirit, like the forging of a sword." Misc Semeru To Attack Misc Senzen Pre-War A term used to refer to Japan just prior to World War II Misc Seou To carry on one's back Misc Shicha "Lower, Below (Okinawan)" Misc Shimei "An attack that, if uncontrolled, would have a lethal result" Misc Shin "Mind, Spirit" Misc Shindo Vibration Misc Shingi Ittai Mind and Technique are One A saying in the martial arts that refers to the unity of intent and action. Misc Shinken Shobu Fight to the Death Misc Shinshin Ichinyo Body and the Mind are Unified A saying from Zen Buddhism that states that the body and mind are one and the same and inseparable Misc Shirogashi White Oak "Wood used for the making of Kobudo weapons (Jo, Bokken, Bo etc)" Misc Shita "Lower, Bottom Part" Misc Shitateru "To Discipline, To Educate" Misc Shizen "Natural, Nature" Misc Shoshin The Spirit of the Beginner Misc Shoshinsha "A Novice, A Beginner" Misc Shu Ha Ri "An expression referring to the three stages of training, from simple imitation to development of one's own style." Misc Shuchu Concentration Misc Shugendo Mountain Asceticism Misc Shugyo Ascetic Exercise Austere Discipline Misc Shumatsu Undo Cool down exercises Misc Sohei A Warrior Monk Misc Sotai Renshu Training with a Partner Misc Soto "Outside, Exterior, External" Misc Taiso Physical Exercise Misc Tandoku Renshu Solo Training Misc Tanren "Strict Training, Discipline, or Drilling" Misc Tate "Standing, Vertical" Misc Te "A name for the early Okinawan empty handed fighting arts, the precursors of Karate. Pronounced Di in the local Dialect" Misc Te Waza Hand Techniques Misc Teki Enemy Misc Tenchi "Heaven and Earth, Nature, The Universe" Misc Tobi Jump Misc Tokui Favourite Misc Tsuyoi Strong Misc Uchi "Inner, Interior" Misc Uchinan Okinawa (Okinawan) The local term for Okinawa Misc Ue "Up, Upper, Above" Misc Ue Ni Upward In an upward direction Misc Ui "Upper, Above (Okinawan)" Misc Uke Kaeshi To Block and Counter Misc Undo "Exercise, Practice" Misc Ura "Opposite, Reverse" The opposite of Omote Misc Ushiro "Back, From Behind" Misc Utsu To Hit Someone/thing Misc Wa "Love, Harmony, Peace" Misc Waki Side Misc Washi Towards the Rear (Okinawan) Misc Waza Technique Misc Yakusoku "Pre-arranged, Agreement" Misc Yasumu To Rest Misc Yoko "Sideways, To the Side" Misc Yowaki "Weakness of Character, Lacking Inner Strength" Misc Yu Bravery Misc Zengo Forward and Backward Misc Zenkutsu Bending Forward Misc Zuki no Kokoro Mind Like the Moon Misc Kazami To Jab Natural Weapons Ashi no Ura Sole of the Foot Natural Weapons Ashi Yubi Toe(s) Natural Weapons Atama Head Natural Weapons Boshiken ? Natural Weapons Chusoku Ball of the Foot Natural Weapons Empi Elbow Natural Weapons Gaiwan Outer Forearm Natural Weapons Haishu Back of the Hand Natural Weapons Haito Ridge Hand Natural Weapons Heiken Fist Natural Weapons Heisoku Top of the Foot Natural Weapons Hiji Elbow Natural Weapons Hiraken Fore Knuckles Natural Weapons Hitai Forehead Natural Weapons Hiza Knee Natural Weapons Ibi Finger (Okinawan) Natural Weapons Ippon Ken Fist with a Single Knuckle Protruding Natural Weapons Ippon Nukite Natural Weapons Josokutei Ball of the Foot Ball of the Foot Natural Weapons Kaiko Ken Natural Weapons Kaishu The striking edge of the little finger of the hand Natural Weapons Kakato Heel Heel Natural Weapons Kakete A Hooking Hand Natural Weapons Kakuto The Top of the Bent Wrist Natural Weapons Kasokutei Natural Weapons Keiko Ken Natural Weapons Keito Chicken Beak Striking point using the bunched finger tips Natural Weapons Kentsui Hammer Fist Bottom of the closed fist Natural Weapons Koken Natural Weapons Koshi Ball of the Foot Natural Weapons Kote Forearm Natural Weapons Kumade Bear Paw Hand "A hand position in which the fingers and thumb are partially clenched at the second knuckles, creating a flat striking surface with the palm of the hand" Natural Weapons Migi Ashi Right Foot Natural Weapons Migi Te Right Fist Natural Weapons Nai Wan Inner Forearm Natural Weapons Nakadaka Ippon Ken Middle Finger Single Knuckle Fist Natural Weapons Nakadaka Ken Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Natural Weapons Nakayubi Middle Finger Natural Weapons Nakayubi Ippon Ken Middle Finger Fist Natural Weapons Nihon Nukite Two Finger Spearhand Natural Weapons Nukite Spearhand Natural Weapons Oyayubi Thumb Natural Weapons Riken Back Fist Natural Weapons Ryuto Ken Dragon's Head Fist Natural Weapons Seiken Regular Fist Natural Weapons Seiryuto Ox Jaw Fist Natural Weapons Shotei Palm Heel Natural Weapons Shuto Knifehand Natural Weapons Sokko Natural Weapons Sokuto The edge of the foot Natural Weapons Tate Ken Natural Weapons Te "Hand, Fist" Natural Weapons Tegatana Sword Hand Natural Weapons Teisho "Palm Heel, Heel of the Palm" Natural Weapons Tekubi Wrist Natural Weapons Tettsui Hammer Fist The bottom of the closed fist Natural Weapons Ti Hand (Okinawan) Natural Weapons Tsumasaki Tips of the Toes Natural Weapons Uraken Back Fist Natural Weapons Washi De Eagle Claw Hand Natural Weapons Yubi Finger Natural Weapons Yubi Hasami Other Techniques Kamitori Hair Grab Grabbing the opponent by the hair Other Techniques Katate Dori To grab an opponent's hand with a single hand Other Techniques Muna Dori A single handed lapel grab Other Techniques Mune Oshi A push to the chest Other Techniques Nage Throw one's opponent down Other Techniques Nage Ashi A leg sweep resulting in a throw Other Techniques Nage Waza Throwing Techniques Other Techniques Nami Gaeshi Avoiding a leg sweep by raising the leg Other Techniques Nayashi Defending against an opponent's attack by absorbing and weakening his technique Other Techniques Ne Waza "Groundwork, Grappling Techniques" Other Techniques Shime Waza Strangling Techniques Other Techniques Shotei Oshi Palm Heel Push Other Techniques Tameshi Wari Test Breaking "The practice of breaking wood, bricks, tiles etc to test the proper development of power in certain techniques" Other Techniques Ukemi Breakfalls Methods of falling safely People """Bushi"" Matsumura Sokon" People Arakaki Ankichi Master of Shorin Ryu People Azato Anko Master of Shuri-te People Chibana Choshin Master of Shuri-te People Chitose Tsuyoshi People Fujimoto Sadaharu Master of Shito-Ryu People Funakoshi Gichin Master of Shuri-te People Hanashiro Chomo Master of Shuri-te People Higa Seiko Master of Goju Ryu People Higa Seitoku Master of Shorin Ryu People Higa Yuchoku Master of Shorin/Naha-te People Higashionna Kanryo Master of Naha-te People Inamine Seijin Master of Shorin Ryu People Itosu Ankoh (Yasutsune) Master of Shuri-te People Kaibara Ekken "A scholar of the Seventeenth Century, he was the first to define Kiai" People Kameshima Shinei People Kubota Takayuki People Kyan Chotoku People Mabuni Kenwa Master of Shuri-te & Naha-te People Matsumura Sokon People Mitazato Eiichi People Miyagi Chojun People Motobu Choki People Nagamine Shoshin People Nakaima Norisato People Nakamura Shigeru People Nakasone Seiyu People Nakayama Masatoshi People Odo Seikichi People Ohtsuka Hironori People Onaga Yoshimitsu People Oyama Masutatsu People Ryu Ru Ko People Sakagami Ryusho People Sakugawa Kanga People Shimabuko Eizo Master of Shorin Ryu People Shimabuko Tatsuo People Soken Hohan People Suzuki Seiko People Tsuruoka Masami People Uechi Kambun People Uechi Kanei People Uechi Kanmei People Yabu Kentsu People Yagi Meitoku People Yamaguchi Gogen Positions Chudan no Kamae Mid Level Ready Position Positions Enshin "Centre of a circle, preparatory position for certain group exercises" Positions Gedan no Kamae Lower Level Ready Position Lower Level Position Positions Gyaku Hanmi Reverse Position Opponents have opposite feet forward Positions Hanmi no Kamae Positions Hotoke Gamae Buddha Hand Fighting Posture A position with one hand in Jodan Tate Uke and the other in Gedan Barai Positions Jodan no Kamae Upper Level Ready Position Positions Maeba A ready position used for kumite Positions Morote no Kamae Positions Otoshi no Kamae Positions Sagurite no Kamae Searching Hands Ready Position Positions Shizen Dachi no Kamae Positions Shizen no Kamae Natural Position "A ready position in an upright, comfortable, and natural attitude" Positions Suiken no Kamae Drunken Fighting Posture Positions Tenchi no Kamae Heaven and Earth Position Protocol Antei Balance/Equilibrium/Stability Protocol Anza Crosslegged Seated Position (Informal) Protocol Aoi Blue Protocol Arasoi Dispute/Quarrel Protocol Arigato Gozaimashita "Thank you, for what you have done for me" Protocol Asageiko Morning Practice Protocol Bushi no Nasaki Compassion of the Warrior "According to Bushido, the skills power and strength of the warrior should ultimately be used to protect the weak and enlighten the ignorant" Protocol Bushi no Te Warrior's Hands A term for unarmed martial arts Protocol Bushido Way of the Warrior "The union of martial traditions and strategy with the moral codes of the warrior class, especially as influenced by Neo-Confucian thought" Protocol Cha Brown Protocol Chakugan "To pay attention to, take aim at" Protocol Chowa Harmony Protocol Chugi Loyalty Protocol Dame No Good Protocol Dan Grade Protocol Deshi Disciple/Pupil Seito (regular) and Uchideshi (live in) Protocol Dô Way Used to denote any Japanese ascetic discipline Protocol Dogi Training Uniform Protocol Dojo Place of the Way Training Hall Protocol Dojo Arashi Dojo Storming Practice of visiting Dojo to challenge the teacher or students to extort money or make a name for oneself. Also called Dojo Yaburi Protocol Domo Informal greeting and way of saying thanks Protocol Etsunen Geiko Year-crossing Practice A practice held from 11pm to 1am on New Years Eve (also called Toshikoshi Keiko) Protocol Fuijai Left (Okinawan) Protocol Fukuju Obedience Protocol Fureru "To make contact, to touch" Protocol Futari Two Used when referring to people Protocol Futatsu Two Used as a general counter for any objects Protocol Gaku "Picture in a Dojo, usually of a famous Sensei" Protocol Gassho Zen method of placing the hands together vertically in front of the body to symbolise unity of body and spirit Protocol Gi Training Uniform Protocol Gi "Justice, Duty, Honour, Humility" One of the virtues of Bushido Protocol Giri Sense of Duty or Obligation arising from Personal Honour and Pride Protocol Go Five Protocol Godan Protocol Gojo Five Virtues "The Bushido 5 Virtues of: Chi (Wisdom), Gi (Justice), Jin (Benevolence), Rei (Courtesy), & Shin (Fidelity)" Protocol Gokyu Protocol Gomen Nasai "Sorry, Pardon Me" Protocol Hachi Eight Protocol Hachidan Protocol Hai Yes (Recognition/understand) Protocol Hajime Start Protocol Hakkyu Protocol Hanshi Master A Karate Master from 8th to 10th Dan Protocol Hatsu Geiko First Training Session of the Year Protocol Hidari Left Protocol Hombu Headquarters The school where the Head of Style teaches Protocol Ichi One Protocol Ichidan Protocol Iie No (Negative not Rejection) Protocol Ikkyu Protocol Jin The Confucian concept of benevolence Protocol Jiyu Renshu Free Practice Free Practice Protocol Joseki Upper Seat "A place of honour in a place or Dojo, the more highly regarded side of the room, farthest from the entrance" Protocol Ju Ten Protocol Judan Protocol Juku Gashira "The senior student of a Dojo or teacher, often, the one who will receive all the teaching and technical knowledge the master has to offer" Protocol Jukyu Protocol Jutsu Art Used to distinguish between the older martial arts that were designed for combat and the more contemporary ones whose purpose is self cultivation Protocol Kagami Biraki Opening the Mirror A ceremony held in the New Year where students reflect on the previous year Protocol Kaiden Complete Transmission One of the highest-level ranks or instructor's licenses awarded in the classical martial arts Protocol Kamae Position Protocol Kamidana God Shelf "A Shinto Altar, usually placed on the front wall of a Dojo" Protocol Kamiza God Seat/Upper Seat "A position of respect; this term is often used to refer to the front wall of a Dojo, where a scroll, altar or picture of a former teacher or founder of the art is placed" Protocol Kancho The title sometimes given to the head of a Dojo or organisation Protocol Kao Broad focus Protocol Keikogi Training Uniform Protocol Keirei A traditional bow or salutation Protocol Kenshusei Research Student A student who is being groomed to become an instructor Protocol Keppan Blood Seal An oath or vow taken by a student before being accepted as a disciple in a classical or traditional school of the Martial Arts Protocol Ki O Tsuke Attention! "Command to ""Pay Attention!"" or ""Stand at Attention!""" Protocol Kiai Martial shout Protocol Kirigami A low level licence given by a Master to a student in some classical Martial Arts schools Protocol Kodô Ancient/Classical Way Protocol Kohai Junior Someone of lower rank. The opposite of Sempai Protocol Konbanwa Good evening Protocol Konichiwa Good day Protocol Kotae Answer/Reply Protocol Ku Nine Protocol Kudan Protocol Kukyu Protocol Kun Oath or Motto "use traditional weapons such as bo and eku, as well" Protocol Kuro Obi A Black Belt Protocol Kyoshi Behaviour Protocol Kyoshi "The second of three instructor ranks, usually only given to those who have 7th Dan rank, or no less than seven years after receiving Renshi" Protocol Kyu "Level, Class, Rank" "Used to indicate ranks below Black Belt. Many styles start at 9 or 10 and work up to 1, though most begin at 6th Kyu" Protocol Meijin "Someone who has achieved mental, spiritual, and physical perfection in their art." Protocol Meiyo Honour and Reputation Protocol Menkyo Kaiden License of Complete Transmission Certificate of full proficiency in an art Protocol Michi "Way, Path, Road" "An alternative reading of the character ""-Dô"" in Karate-Dô" Protocol Migi Right Protocol Misogi Purification of Mind and Body Protocol Miyabi "Courtesy, Refinement" The ideal behaviour of a samurai Protocol Mokuso Meditation Protocol Monjin A disciple or student of a traditional Martial Art Protocol Montei A disciple or student of a traditional Martial Art Protocol Mudansha A student who holds only a Kyu grade Protocol Mukyu Beginner A student who has not yet attained any rank Protocol Nafuda Kake The name and rank board commonly seen on a Dojo wall outlining the hierarchy of the organisation Protocol Nanadan Protocol Nanakyu Protocol Naotte A command to stand at ease Protocol Narabu To arrange oneself in a row with other trainees Protocol Ni Two Protocol Nidan Protocol Nihon Two Step/Point Protocol Nikyu Protocol Nukazu Ni Sumu The Act of Not Drawing the Sword This idea stems from the tradition that the sword was a means of creating and preserving peace rather than making war Protocol Nyumonsha A student accepted by a traditional school of Martial Arts Protocol Nyunan Shin Beginner's Mind The willingness or ability to receive knowledge Protocol O Hayo Gozaimasu Good morning Protocol O Negai Shimasu Please assist me (sic) Protocol O Sensei Great Teacher A term referring to any Revered Master Protocol O Yasumi Nasai Good night Protocol Obi Belt Protocol Okinawa-te Okinawa Fist Early term for Karate Protocol Okuden Secret Teachings Protocol Onegai Shimasu """If you please""" "Often said before entering a Dojo, as a way to ask for permission to come in, or when asking someone to practise" Protocol Otagai Ni Together (Everyone) Protocol Otagai Ni Rei Bow together with the others A command for the class to show respect to each other Protocol Rei "Bow, Courtesy" Protocol Reigi Saho "Courtesy, Manners, Formal Etiquette" Protocol Renshi "The first of three instructor ranks, usually a 6th Dan ranking is required, although this rank is technically independant from the Kyu/Dan system" Protocol Ri "Principle, Reason" Protocol Ritsu Rei Standing Bow Protocol Ritsurei Standing bow Protocol Roku Six Protocol Rokudan Protocol Rokukyu Protocol San Three Protocol Sanbon Three-step/Point Protocol Sandan Protocol Sankyu Protocol Sayonnara Goodbye Protocol Seiza A formal kneeling position used in all the Japanese Martial Arts Protocol Sempai Senior (Instructor) "One's Senior, the opposite of Kohai. Any student who takes a class or any blackbelt senior to the speaker." Protocol Sempai Ni Rei Bow to the Senior A command given during the ceremony before/after training to show respect to the Senior Student/s Protocol Sensei "Teacher, Professor, Doctor" A respected teacher of a martial art. Instructor of 4th Dan or above (IKS) Protocol Sensei Ni Mawatte Turn toward the Instructor A command to turn toward the instructor Protocol Sensei Ni Rei Bow to the Instructor A command given during the ceremony before/after training to show respect to the Teacher. Protocol Shi Four Protocol Shichi Seven Protocol Shihan Master Teacher Protocol Shimoseki "The lower part of a Dojo, where the beginners and junior students sit or stand" Protocol Shimoza "The lower ranked area of the Dojo, on the opposite side from the shrine" Protocol Shomen The Front "The front wall of a Dojo, the place of honour, usually where a shrine, scroll or picture is located" Protocol Shomen Ni Rei Bow to the Front "The first command in the ceremonies before and after a class. Shomen signifies one's beliefs, religion, creed, and to Karate as a whole." Protocol Shun Pû Kan Protocol Sokuto Immediate Response/Answer Protocol Uchideshi Live-in Disciple A student who lives and trains with a master Protocol Wakarimasen I Don't Understand Protocol Wakarimasu I Understand Protocol Wakarimasu Ka Do You Understand? Protocol Yame Stop Protocol Yoi Ready Protocol Yondan Protocol Yonkyu Protocol Yudansha Black Belt Protocol Zanshin """Remaining Mind"" Point focus" A state of alertness or attentitiveness that is stressed during sparring and maintained after executing a technique Protocol Zarei Seated Bow Punches Age Tsuki Rising Punch (Uppercut) Punches Awase Tsuki """U"" - Punch" Punches Choku Tsuki Straight Punch Punches Chudan Tsuki Mid Level Punch Punches Furi Tsuki Circular/Round House Punch Punches Ganmen Tsuki Straight Punch to the Face Punches Gedan Choku Zuki Straight Punch to the Lower Level Straight Punch to the Lower Level Punches Gedan Tsuki Punch to the Lower Level Punch to the Lower Level Punches Gyaku Tsuki Reverse Punch Punches Hasami Tsuki Scissors Punch Punch hits both sides of the target at the same time (As in Jion) Punches Heiko Tsuki Parallel Punch Punches Hiraken Tsuki Foreknuckle Punch Punches Ippon Ken Tsuki Thrust with the Middle Knuckle Protruding Punches Jodan Tsuki Upper Level Punch Upper Level Punch Punches Kagi Tsuki Hook Punch A short punch in which the fist moves in a short circular hooking motion Punches Kaiten Jun Zuki A combination turn and thrusting attack Punches Kazami Tsuki Jab Punch Punches Kizami Tsuki Leading Punch (Jab) Punches Maeken Tsuki Leading Punch (Jab) Punches Mawashi Tsuki Roundhouse Punch Punches Migi Tsuki Right Punch Punches Morote Tsuki Two Handed Punch Punches Nagashi Tsuki Flowing Punch Punches Nakadaka Ippon Ken Tsuki Middle Finger Single Knuckle Punch Punches Nakadaka Ken Tsuki Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Punch Punches Nakadate Ippon Ken Tsuki Punches Nidan Tsuki Double Level Punch Punches Nihon Tsuki Double Punch Punches Oi Tsuki Lunge Punch Punches Oi Zuki Lunge Punch Punches Ren Tsuki Continuous Punches Punches Sanbon Tsuki Triple Punch Punches Sayu Tsuki Double Side Punch Punches Seiken Tsuki Fore Fist Punch A Straight Punch Punches Shita Zuki Lower Punch A strike to the lower abdomen Punches Shomen (Choku) Tsuki Front (Straight) Punch Punches Tate Ken Tsuki Vertical Fist Punch Punches Tate Tsuki Vertical Fist Punch Punches Teisho Tsuki Palm Heel Thrust Punches Tsuki "Punch, Thrust" Punches Tsuki Age Uppercut Punches Tsuki Kata Methods or Forms of Punching and Thrusting Punches Tsuki Waza Punching and Thrusting Techniques Punches Ura Tsuki Inverted Punch "A close punch, palm up" Punches Uraken Shomen Zuki Back Fist Front Punch A straight back fist thrust to the face or body Punches Yama Tsuki Mountain Punch A type of U-Punch Punches Yumi Tsuki Archer's Punch Self Defence Kakuto A Fight; Hand to Hand Combat Self Defence Iaigoshi Kneeling Stance used in self defence training exercises Self Defence Jiei Self Defence Self Defence Keimyaku Iho The study of pressure points on the body Self Defence Mamori "Protection, Defence" Self Defence Mamoru "To Defend, To Protect" Sparring Gohon Kumite 5 Step Sparring Sparring Ippon Kumite One Point Sparring Sparring Jippon Kumite Ten Step Sparring Exercise with one person executing ten separate attacks and the other defending Sparring Jissen Kumite Real Combat A training bout that approximates real fighting Sparring Jiyu Ippon Kumite Free One Point Sparring "A free sparring match in which the first person to make a valid full point, wins the bout" Sparring Jiyu Kumite Free Sparring Free Sparring Sparring Jiyu Kumite (Dojo) Sparring Jiyu Kumite (Sports) Sparring Ju Ippon Kumite Semi-free One-step Sparring Sparring Ju Kumite Free Sparring Sparring Junin Gake An exercise where one person fights 10 consecutive opponents Sparring Kachinuki (-Shiai) "A training drill in which one trainee faces consecutive attacks from a series of opponents until he is defeated. He is then replaced by the victor, who faces those remaining" Sparring Kihon Ippon Kumite Basic One-step Sparring Sparring Kihon Kumite Basic Sparring Practice Sparring Kihon Nihon Kumite Sparring Kihon Sanbon Kumite Sparring Kumite Sparring "similar stances and, in some cases, identical series of movements. Some dances " Sparring Sanbon Kumite Three-step Sparring Sparring match where the objective is to gain three points Sparring Sanobar Kumite Sparring Shobu Ippon Sparring Shobu Sanbon Sparring Tan Gan Ho Sparring Tan Gan Ho Kumite Sparring Uchi Komi Promised Sparring An exercise with promised techniques for refining counters and defence Sparring Uchikomi Sparring Uchikomi Ura Sparring Waza Wo Korosu "To attack the opponent's incoming attack, rather that the opponent" Sparring Yakusoku Kumite Pre-arranged Sparring Pre-arranged practice in pairs Stances Bensoku Dachi Crossed Legs Stance Stances Fudo Dachi Immovable Stance Stances Fudo Shisei A ready position stance with the feet together Stances Futa Ashi Dachi Two Legged Stance Stances Hachiji Dachi "Japanese Character ""8"" Stance" Stances Hachijinoji Dachi Stationary Position Stances Han Heiko Dachi Half Parallel Stance A little closer than Heiko Stances Han Shiko Dachi Half Straddle Leg Stance Stances Han Zenkutsu Dachi Half Front Stance Stances Hangetsu Dachi Half Moon Stance Wide Hourglass Stance Stances Hanmi A ready position stance with the feet staggered and the body facing 45 degrees Stances Hanmi no Neko Dachi Half turned Cat Stance Stances Heian Dachi Peaceful Stance Stances Heiko Dachi Parallel Stance Stances Heisoku Dachi Closed Foot Stance An Attention Stance with the feet together Stances Hidari Kokutsu Dachi Left Foot Forward Back Stance Stances Hidari Neko Ashi Dachi Left Foot Forward Cat Foot Stance Stances Hidari Zenkutsu Dachi Left Foot Forward Front Stance Stances Jigotai "Stance in which the legs are bent, with the front foot pointing forward, and the back foot pointing to the side" Stances Ju Dachi Free Stance Stances Kake Dachi Hook Stance Stances Kamae A Combative Engagement Stance or Posture Stances Kamae Kata Methods of Assuming and Holding Kamae Stances Kiba Dachi Straddle Leg/Horse Riding Stance Stances Kokutsu Dachi Back Stance Stances Kokutsu Dachi (Shotokan) Back Stance Stances Kosa Dachi Crossed Leg Stance Stances Mahanmi no Neko Ashi Dachi Cat Foot Stance with the Body Angled 45 Degrees Stances Migi Shizentai Right Natural Stance A natural stance with the right leg forward Stances Moto Dachi Stances Musubi Dachi Open Foot Stance Formal Attention Stance Stances Naifanchi Dachi Stances Neko Ashi Dachi Cat Foot Stance Stances Renoji Dachi "Japanese Character ""Re"" Stance" "A stance with the feet in an ""L"" shape, Like the character ""Re""" Stances Ryo Ashi Both Feet Stances Ryubi Dachi Dragon Tail Stance Stances Sagi Ashi Dachi Heron Foot Stance Stances Sanchin Dachi Hourglass Stance Stances Sesan Dachi Side Facing Straddle Stance Stances Shiko Dachi Straddle Leg Stance "Deep strengthening stance, two hip widths wide, with the toes pointing out to 45 degrees." Stances Shizentai Natural Stance Stances Sochin Dachi Diagonal Straddle Leg Stance Stances Tachi Stance Stances Tachi Kata Methods of Standing Stances Teji Dachi T-Stance Stances Tsuru Ashi Dachi Crane Leg Stance Crane Stance Stances Uchi Hachiji Dachi Inward Figure Eight Stance "A stance with the toes pointing inward and resembling the Kanji character for ""8""" Stances Uke Dachi Blocking Stance Stances Uki Ashi Dachi Floating Leg Stance A blocking stance resembling a large Neko Ashi Dachi Stances Zenkutsu Dachi A very common forward stance Stances Zenkutsu Dachi Front/Bending Forward Stance A very common forward stance Strikes Age Uchi Rising Strike Strikes Ago Uchi Jaw Strike Strikes Atemi Waza Strikes to Vital Points Strikes Boshiken Uchi Thumb Fist Strike Strikes Empi Uchi Elbow Strike Strikes Eri Dori Lapel Grab Strikes Fumi Uchi A strike done while moving forward Strikes Haishu Uchi Open Back Hand Strike Strikes Haito Uchi Ridge Hand Strike Strikes Haiwan Uchi Back Wrist/Arm Strike Strikes Heiken Uchi Middle Phalanx Fist Strike Strikes Hiji Uchi/Ate Elbow Strike Strikes Hira Hasami Uchi Flat Scissors Strike Strikes Hiraken Uchi Foreknuckle Strike Strikes Ippon Ken Uchi Strikes Ippon Nukite Uchi One Finger Thrust Strike Strikes Kaiko Ken Uchi Crab Shell Fist Strike Flat Fist Strike (Middle Knuckles) Strikes Keiko Ken Uchi Phoenix-eye Fist Strike Strikes Keito Uchi Chicken Beak Strike A pecking strike with the bunched fingertips Strikes Kentsui Uchi Hammer Fist/Bottom Fist Strike A strike with the bottom of the closed fist Strikes Ko (Ken) Uchi Bent Wrist Strike Strikes Koko Uchi Strikes Kote Uchi Forearm Strike Strikes Kumade Uchi Bear Paw Strike Strike with the partially clenched hand and palm. Usually employed against soft tissue. Strikes Mae Empi Uchi Forward Elbow Strike Strikes Mae Hiji Ate Forward Elbow Strike Strikes Mawashi Empi Uchi Roundhouse Elbow Strike Strikes Mawashi Uchi Roundhouse Strike Strikes Morote Uchi Two Handed Strike Strikes Nakadaka Ippon Ken Uchi Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Strike Strikes Nakadate Ippon Ken Uchi Strikes Nihon Nukite Uchi Two Finger Thrust Strike Strikes Nukite Uchi Spearhand Strike Strikes Otoshi Empi Uchi Downward Elbow Strike Strikes Sage Uchi A Downward Strike Strikes Seiryuto Uchi Ox Jaw Strike "Edge of the hand near the wrist, most often employed against the collar bone" Strikes Shotei Ate Palm Heel Strike Strikes Shotei Uchi Palm Heel Strike Strikes Shuto Uchi Knifehand Strike Strikes Tate Empi Uchi Vertical Elbow Strike Strikes Tegatana Uchi Sword Hand Strike Strikes Teisho Uchi Palm Heel Strike Strikes Tettsui Uchi Hammer Fist Strike Strikes Tettsui Uchi Hammer Fist strike Strikes Tobi Tettsui Uchi Jumping Hammer Fist Strike Strikes Uraken Uchi Back Fist Strike Strikes Ushiro Empi Uchi Backward Elbow Strike Strikes Washi De Uchi Eagle Hand Strike Strikes Yoko Empi Uchi Sideward Elbow Strike Strikes Yubi Hasami Uchi Finger Pinch Strike Styles Bugeikan Styles Chito Ryu Styles Gensei Ryu Styles Gohakukai Styles Goju Ryu Styles Gosoku Ryu Styles Honshin Ryu Styles Ishimine Ryu Styles Isshin Ryu Styles Itosu Shito Kei Styles Kobayashi Ryu Considered by some to be the pure line of Shuri-te (Sui Di). The style can be traced back through the Okinawan Royal Family and History. It is an alternative reading of the characters for Shorin Ryu. Styles Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Styles Kyokushinkai Styles Kyudokan Styles Matsubayashi Ryu Pine Forest Style Styles Meibukan Enlightened/Bright Martial Hall Styles Motobu Ryu Styles Naha-te Naha (City/Area) Fist "One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Naha, and was later systematised predominantly into the Goju Ryu style" Styles Ryu "Style, Lineage" Styles Ryuei Ryu Styles Ryuha "School, System; Martial Tradition" Styles Seikokai A branch of Mabuni's Shito Ryu Styles Shinjinbukan Styles Shinto Shizen Ryu Styles Shito Ryu Styles Shorei Ryu Styles Shoreikan Styles Shorin Motobu-ha Styles Shorin Ryu Styles Shorinji Ryu Styles Shorinji Ryu Kenkokan Styles Shotokan Styles Shuri-te Shuri (City/Area) Fist "One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Shuri, referred to as Sui Di in the local dialect. Known today as Shorin Ryu" Styles Tode China (Tang Dynasty) Hand "One of the ancient names for the Okinawan art of Karate, pronounced toudi in the local dialect.Due to anti-Chinese sentiment in the 1920s the name was changed to the current ""Karate"" and the alternate meaning of Kara, ""empty"" eventually adopted" Styles Tomari-te Tomari (City/Area) Fist "One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Tomari, it is little known today, with only a few current styles, still predominantly in Okinawa itself." Styles Uechi Ryu Styles Wado Ryu Tactics Ana Hole/Opening Tactics Anticipation (Oliva) Tactics Attack (Oliva) Tactics Centre (Oliva) Tactics Chika Ma A close range position in which either opponent can attack without stepping forward Tactics Chikayoru To shorten the distance between yourself and someone else Tactics Circle (Oliva) Tactics Counter (Oliva) Tactics Enzan no Metsuke Looking (as if) at a Distant Mountain A method of looking at an opponent without being caught by what one sees Tactics Genshi Intuition The ability to second guess the attackers intentions Tactics Go no Sen Reactive Initiative To wait until an attacker has launched an attack before executing a counter Tactics Gorin no Sho The Book of Five Rings/Spheres "The work by Miyamoto Musashi on Tactics and Strategy, often regarded as one of the best on the subject" Tactics Kaeshi A counter technique Tactics Kan Intuition Tactics Kanden no Metsuke Seeing with Both the Eyes and the Spirit Tactics Kao Broad Focus Tactics Kobo Itchi "A combative concept in which the distinction between defence and attack disappears, and all defences are intended to inflict damage" Tactics Kuzushi Disequilibrium To break the opponent's balance Tactics Line (Oliva) Tactics Maai "A concept that combines the motions of space, distance, timing and opportunity" Tactics Meibuken Enlightened/Bright Martial Fist The name used by Yagi Meitoku to refer to the fighting applications taught at his Meibukan School Tactics Mizu no Kokoro A Heart like Water This concept denotes absolute tranquility and lack of emotional distraction or turmoil Tactics Mushin An Empty or Clear Mind A mind not fixed on anything and open to everything Tactics Nagashi "To avoid, to sidestep an attack" Tactics Nerai To Aim Tactics Nidan Waza The second technique in a series of attacks Tactics Nogareru To Escape Tactics Oji Waza A technique of anticipating the opponent's attack and stiking before the attacks are delivered Tactics Pressure (Oliva) Tactics Sakeru To Avoid Tactics Sasoi To Lure To draw someone or something closer to oneself Tactics Sen Initiative To anticipate an attack Tactics Sen no Sen Simultaneous Initiative To launch an attack at the same time as one's opponent Tactics Senryaku Strategy Tactics Sensen no Sen Preemptive Initiative To attack during the interval between when the opponent decides to attack and when they launch the attack Target Kansetsu Joint Target Kanzo Liver Target Kasumi Temples Target Kata Shoulder Target Kawa Side Target Ke Hair Target Keichu A Vital point located on the nape of the neck Targets Abara Ribs Targets Ago Jaw Targets Akiresu Ken Achilles Tendon Targets Ashi Leg/Foot Targets Ashi Yubi Toes Targets Ashikubi Ankle Targets Atama Head Targets Bitei Vital Point at the Bottom of the Spine (Acupressure) Targets Chimu Liver (Okinawan) Targets Chipuru Head (Okinawan) Targets Chudan Body target area/Mid Level/Mid Section Targets Chukitsu Vital Point in the Fold of the Elbow (Acupressure) Targets Chushin Heart (Centre) Targets Dokko Pressure Point in the hollow behind the jawbone and below the ears Targets Empi Elbow Targets Eri Lapel Targets Erikubi Nape or Back of the Neck Targets Fuku Heart (Okinawan) Targets Fukubu Abdomen Targets Futokoro Chest Targets Gan Eye Targets Ganka Vital Point located between the fifth and sixth rib (Acupressure) Targets Ganmen Face/Front of the Head Targets Gawa Side Targets Gedan Groin target area/Lower Level/Lower Section Targets Guai Shoko Vital point on the back side of the Fist Targets Hada Skin Targets Hai Lung Targets Hana Nose Targets Hara Stomach Targets Heiki Arms Targets Heisoku Top of the Foot Targets Hichu Vital Point located below the throat on the suprasternal notch Targets Hiji Elbow Targets Hitai Forehead Targets Hiza Knee Targets Hiza Gashira Knee Cap Targets Hiza Kansetsu Knee Joint Targets Hizo Spleen Targets Ho Cheek Targets Hone Bone Targets Ibukuro Stomach Targets Inazuma Liver Targets Jin Muscles/Tendons Targets Jinchu (Jodan) Vital Point above the top lip and under the nose at the suture of the bone Targets Jinzo Kidney Targets Jodan Head target area/Upper Level/Upper Section Targets Kaiaku A vital point located on the hand Targets Kakato Heel Heel Targets Kami Hair Targets Ki Hair (Okinawan) Targets Kintama Groin/Testicles Targets Kinteki (Gedan) Groin/Testicles Targets Ko Nose Targets Koreisai A vital point located on the top of the foot Targets Koshi "Waist, Hips" Targets Kubi Neck Targets Kyobu Chest Targets Kyokutsu "The Sternum, The Breast Bone" Targets Kyusho Vital Point Targets Me Eyes Targets Mi Eyes (Okinawan) Targets Mimi Ear Targets Muko Forehead (Okinawan) Targets Mumi Kidney (Okinawan) Targets Mune Chest Targets Myojo A vital point located five centimeters below the navel Targets Nito Kin Biceps Targets Omote The Front "The obvious, visible front area of a target, opposite of ""Ura""" Targets Sakotsu "Collar Bone, Clavicle" Targets Santo Kin Triceps Targets Seika Tanden "A vital point used for resuscitation, located about 10 cm below the navel. Considered to the source for Ki generation and concentration" Targets Senaka "Back, Spine" Targets Shakumyaku A vital point on the wrist Targets Shita Tongue Targets Shita Ago A vital point on the lower jaw Targets Shuko "A vital point located on the back of the hand, at the base of the thumb" Targets Suigetsu (Chudan) The pit of the stomach Targets Taki Spleen (Okinawan) Targets Tanden "The lower abdomen, center of gravity and ""Ki""" Targets Tekubi Wrist Targets Tento A vital point at the top of the skull Targets Ude Arm Targets Ude Kubi Wrist Targets Udi Arm (Okinawan) Targets Uko The nerve that runs along the side of the neck Targets Uto "A pressure point at the base of the nose, between the eyes" Targets Wata "Belly, Abdomen (Okinawan)" Targets Zenwan Forearm