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Kihon Jutsugo |
Basic Terminology |
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Anza |
Relaxed Sitting |
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Arigato Gozaimasu |
Thank You (Polite) |
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Budo |
Martial Way |
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Bunkai |
Application (Analysis) |
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Dan |
Grade (Black Belt) |
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Dojo |
Training Hall (Place of the way) |
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Dojo Kun |
Training Hall Oath |
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Dogi (Gi) |
Karate Uniform |
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Fumiashi |
Step (with a change of feet) |
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Goshin Jutsu |
Self-Defence Techniques |
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Hajime |
Begin |
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Hanshi |
Honourable Master |
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Hantai |
Reverse, Opposite |
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Hikite |
Pulling Hand |
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Ibuki |
Forced Tension Breathing |
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Idogeiko |
Moving Drills |
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Jisen Kumite |
Full-Contact Fighting |
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Jiyu Kumite |
Free Fighting |
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Kaiten |
Rotation |
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Kamaete |
Take Ready Position |
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Kami no Kamae |
Upper Body Posture |
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Karate |
Empty Hand |
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Kata |
Form |
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Kenka |
Brawl |
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Ki |
Inner Energy |
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Kiai |
Explosive Scream |
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Kiai Irete |
With Explosive Energy |
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Kihon |
Basics |
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Kihon Waza |
Basic Techniques |
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Kime |
Focus |
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Kohai |
Junior Student |
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Kokusai |
International |
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Kosa |
Switch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L) |
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Kotai |
Switch (i.e. partners switch places in a
drill) |
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Kumite |
Fight |
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Kyokushin |
Ultimate Truth |
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Kyu |
Rank (below Black Belt) |
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Maai |
Interval (between opponents) |
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Makiwara |
Striking Post (straw wrapped) |
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Mawatte |
Turn |
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Mokusu |
Meditation (silent thought) |
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Mugorei |
No Counting (no commands) |
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Mushin |
Without Thought (no mind) |
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Muteki |
Invincible (no opponents) |
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Naore |
Return to Starting Position |
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Nogare |
Calm, Controlled Breathing |
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Obi |
Belt, (sash) |
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Okuriashi |
Shuffle Step (sending foot) |
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Onegaishimasu |
Please (polite) |
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Osu |
Determination (push and endure) |
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Otagai |
Each Other |
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Rei (...ni Rei) |
Bow (Bow to...) |
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Renmei |
Federation |
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Renma |
Polishing, Training |
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Renraku |
Combinations |
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Seishin |
Spirit |
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Seiza |
Formal Kneeling (correct sitting) |
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Sempai |
Senior (1st & 2nd Dan) |
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Sensei |
Teacher (born before) (3rd & 4th Dan) |
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Shomen |
Front (correct face) of the Dojo |
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Shihan |
Expert (5th Dan & higher) |
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Sosai |
President |
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Tameshiwari |
Breaking Test |
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Tanden |
Centre of Body (below nevel) |
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Waza |
Technique(s) |
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Yakusoku Kumite |
Pre-Arranged Fighting |
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Yame |
Stop |
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Yasume |
Rest, at Ease |
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Yoi |
Ready |
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Yudansha |
Black Belt Holder |
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Zanshin |
Remain Alert (remaining mind) |
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