![]() Bensoku dachi: Turning cross-leg stance.These karate stances are listed in alphabetical order for easy reference. Gedan (下段): “lower level” (groin area) Common karate stances in alphabetical order Jodan (上段): “upper level” (face and neck area)Ĭhudan (中段): “middle level” (from around the solar plexus to the stomach) Hantai: Reverse or change (direction) Body Parts Used in Karate in Japanese You rarely ever need to count to a hundred in karate. For example, the number 11 is made up of 10 and 1 and it is ju ichi in Japanese. Countingįor numbers 11 to 100, you simply combine the numbers from 1 to 10. Tsuri ashi (すり 足) means sliding footwork. Tai sabaki (体捌き) means body movement, body shifting. Ma-ai (間合い) refers to the distance between opponents in combat. Otagai-ni rei (お互いに れい) means to bow to each other. Seiza (正座) means to sit correctly, a kneeling position assumed at the opening and closing ceremonies. Kime (決め) is derived from the verb “kimeru” which means “to decide” and is often translated as to focus the energy or power of a technique. Muchimi (もちみ) refers to a flexible, relaxing, and fluid way of generating power.Ĭhinkuchi (チンクチ) refers to the discharge of explosive power in karate techniques similar to the fa jin (發勁) concept in Chinese martial arts. Zanshin (残心) means the state of being aware and ready. Kumite (組手) means “the meeting of hands” or sparring. Kihon (きほん) means “basics” or “fundamental”. Junbi undo (準備運動) means “preparatory exercise” or “warm-up”. In traditional karate styles like Goju Ryu, you are expected to say onegaishimasu which is roughly translated as “please teach me” when entering a dojo, bowing to the instructor at the opening ceremony, before using a training tool and before performing a kata.Īrigato (ありがとう) means thank you (informal)Īrigato gozaimashita (ありがとうございました) means thank you very much (past tense). Sensei ( 先生) means the one who comes before, teacher, instructor, master.ĭojo kun (土壌くん) martial arts ethics, martial arts code. Oosu is never used in traditional Okinawan dojos and hai is used instead. Hai (はい) generally means “yes” but is very frequently used in traditional karate dojo to acknowledge that you’ve heard and understood your instructor. You may say oosu when bowing upon entering the dojo, when bowing to an instructor or to a partner, when you want to say thank you, when you want to show respect, or when you acknowledge that you’ve heard and understood instructions from your instructor. There is some dispute as to the origin and meaning of oosu but this term is used widely with many meanings in a Japanese karate dojo. If you want to break the term dojo down: do means “way” or “path” and jo means “place”. Karateka (空手家) means “karate practitioner”.ĭojo (道場) means the “place of training”. Karate-do (空手 道) means “the way of the empty hand”. Common karate stances in alphabetical order.Also called uchi mikazuki geri.This is a comprehensive list of karate terms in Japanese for beginners that cover over 250 most frequently used terms and phrases for greeting, bowing, stances, techniques, counting, directions, body parts, vital terms, and more. kakato geri – inside crescent kick (outside to inside). ![]() mikazuki geri – crescent kick (inside to outside).Delivered from inside to outside of body. gyaku mawashi geri – reverse roundhouse kick.fumikomi geri – stamping kick, strike is made by stamping inwards (the kansetsu geri is similar but towards the outside).ura mawashi geri – spinning roudhouse kick.ura ushiro tobi geri – spinning jumping back kick. ![]()
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