Terminology
Counting in Japanese
Number
1. Ichi 2. Ni 3. San 4. Shi 5. Go 6. Ro-ku 7. Shichi 8. Hachi 9. Ku10. Ju
Pronunciation
eechee
nee
sahn
she
go
row-koo
see-chee
ha-chee
koo
joo
Terms used in karate class
Term
Arigato
Dojo
Gi
Hai
Hajime
Karate
Kata
Kihon
Kumite
Kiai
Mokuso
Onegaishimasu
Osu
Otagai ni rei
Rei
Sempai
Sensei
Sensei ni rei
Shomen
Shomeni rei
Yame
Yoi
Pronunciation
ah-ree-gah-toh
doh-joh
gee
hi
hah-jee-may
kah-ra-tay
kah-tah
kee-hone
koo-me-tay
kee-eye
mow-koo-sow
oh-nee-guy-she-mas
oss
oh-tah-gani-ray
ray
sem-pie
sen-say
sen-say-knee-ray
show-men
show-men-knee-ray
yah-may
yoi
Definition
thank you
training hall
uniform
used as an affirmative (yes or ok)
begin / start / Go
the Japanese art of unarmed fighting
forms
basic techniques
sparring
yell / scream
meditation
humbly ask to help me learn
traditional greeting
bow to each other
bow
senior student
teacher / instructor
bow to the instructor
front (where the flags are positioned)
bow to front
stop
ready
Basic Body Target Areas
Term
Jodan
Chudan
Gedan
Pronunciation
joe-don
chew-don
gay-don
Definition
face / neck / head
chest area
lower stomach
Glossary of Techniques
Term
Age uke
Enpi Uchi
Gedan Barrai
Gyaku zuki
Kata
Kiba Dachi
Kihon
Kizami
Kokutsu Dachi
Mae Geri
Mawashi Geri
Nekko Ashi Dachi
Nukite
Oi Zuki
Sanban Zuki
Shizen Tai
Shuto Uke
Soto Uke
Tsuki
Uke
Uchi Uke
Uraken uchi
Ushiro Geri
Yoko Geri Keage
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Zenkutsu Dachi
Definition
rising block
elbow strike
downward block
reverse punch
form
straddle-leg (horse) stance
basic techniques
short techniques (from forward stance)
back stance
front kick
roundhouse kick
cat stance
spear-hand thrust
lunge punch (stepping forward)
triple punch
natural stance
knife hand block
outside to inside middle forearm block
punch
block
inside to outside middle forearm block
backfist strike
back kick
side snap kick
side thrust kick
front stance
ISKF
Tournament Rules & Regulations
8th Edition
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Scoring a Kumite Match Tutorial
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Suggested Reading
Karate-Do - My Way of Life
By Gichin Funakoshi
Best Karate Volume 1
Comprehensive
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 2
Fundamentals
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 3
Kumite 1
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 4
Kumite 2
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 5
Heian 1-5, Tekki 1-3
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 6
Bassai Dai & Kanku DaiBy Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 7
Jitte, Hangetsu, EmpiBy Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 8
Gankaku, JionBy Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 9
Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Chinte
By Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 10Unsu, Sochin, NijushihoBy Masatoshi Nakayama
Best Karate Volume 11Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, MeikyoBy Masatoshi Nakayama
The Textbook of Modern Karate
By Teruyuki Okazaki & Milorad V. Stricevic, M.D.
Perfection of Character
Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts and Everyday Life
By Teruyuki Okazaki
Karate-Do Nyumon
The Master Introductory Text
By Gichin Funakoshi
Karate-Do Kyohan
The Master Text
By Gichin Funakoshi
Master Class Shotokan DVD Series
Legacy of a Master
By Teruyuki Okazaki
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