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AGE UKE
Upward Block.
AGE UCHI
Upward strike.
AGE ZUKI
Rising Punch.
AITE
Apponent.
AIUCHI
"Simultaneous Scoring Technique." No point awarded to either contestant. Referee brings fists together in front of the chest.
AKA
Red.
AKA OBI
Red belt.
AKA (SHIRO) IPPON
"Red (White) Scores Ippon." The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner (as in ...NO KACHI).
AKA (SHIRO) NO KACHI
"Red (White) Wins!" The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner.
AOYAGI
Green willow. Name of a Kata.
ANTEI
Balance.
ASHI
Foot.
ASHI SABAKI
Footworks.
ASHI FUMIKAE
Changing the leg.
ASHI BARAI
Foot Sweep.
ASHI WAZA
Name given to all leg and foot techniques.
ATEMI WAZA
Striking techniques that are normally used in conjunction with grappling and throwing techniques
ATENAI YONI
"Warning without penalty." This may be imposed for attended minor infractions or for the first instance of a minor infraction. The Referee raises one hand in a fist with the other hand covering it at chest level and shows it to the offender.
ATOSHI BARAKU
"A little more time left." An audible signal will be given by the timekeeper 30 seconds before the actual end of the bout.
AYUMI ASHI
Stepping.
To breach a fortress. Name of a Kata.
BO
Staff. A long stick used as a weapon (approximately 6 feet long).
BOGYO ROKU KYODO
Six Defense Actions. A basic drill of the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai. Uses the old names of techniques such as AGE TE, HARAI TE (or GEDAN BARAI), SOTO YOKO TE, UCHI YOKO TE, SHUTO TE, and SUKUI TE.
BUDO
Martial way. The Japanese character for "BU" (martial) is derived from characters meaning, "stop" and (a weapon like a) "halberd." In conjunction, then, "BU" may have the connotation "to stop the halberd." In Karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasize the cultivation of individual character. The way (DO) of Karate is thus equivalent to the way of BU, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence so far as possible.
BUNKAI
A study of the techniques and applications in KATA.
Short distance.
CHINTO
Fighting to the east. Name of a Kata.
CHIKARA
Power.
CHOKU ZUKI
Straight Punch.
CHUDAN
Mid-section.
CHUDAN ZUKI
A punch to the mid-section of the opponent's body.
CHUI
"Warning".
COUNTING TO 100 IN JAPANESE .
1.Ichi
2.Ni
3.San
4. Shi
5.Go
6.Roku
7.Shichi
8.Hachi
9.Kyu or Ku
10.Ju
11.Juichi
12.Juni
13.Jusan
14.Juyon
15.Jugo
16.Juroku
17.Junana
18.Juhachi
19.Jukyu
20.Niju
30.Sanju
40.Yonju
50.Goju
60.Rokuju
70.Nanaju
80.Hachiju
90.Kyuju
100.Hyaku
Stance.
DAN
Level.
DAI SENSEI
Senior instructor.
DESHI
Student.
DOJI
Simultaneously.
DANI
Lever, Rank or Degree. Black Belt rank. Ranks under Black Belt are called KYU ranks.
DO
Way/path. The Japanese character for "DO" is the same as the Chinese character for Tao (as in "Taoism"). In Karate, the connotation is that of a way of attaining enlightenment or a way of improving one's character through traditional training.
DOJO
Literally "place of the Way." Also "place of enlightenment." The place where we practice Karate. Traditional etiquette prescribes bowing in the direction of the designated front of the dojo (SHOMEN) whenever entering or leaving the dojo.
DOGI
Uniform.
DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA
Japanese for "thank you very much." At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained.
A Wooden oar used by the Okinawans which was improvised as a weapon.
EMBUSEN
Floor pattern of a given kata.
EMPI
One the Black Belt level KATA, translated as "The Flight of a Sparrow".
Elbow. Sometimes referred to as HIJI.
EMPI UCHI
elbow strike (also called HIJI-ATE) .
ENCHO-SEN
"Extension." After a draw, the match goes into overtime. Referee reopens match with command "SHOBU HAJIME".
"Not enough power".
FUKUSHIN SHUGO
"Judges Conference" .
FUMIKOMI
Stomp kick, usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent.
FUMIKAE ASHI
Switching.
FURI
Circular.
FURI ZUKI
Circular punch.
FURISUTE UKE
Swinging block.
Special training camp.
GEDAN
Lower section.
GEDAN BARAI
Downward Block.
GEDAN ZUKI
A punch to the lower section of the opponent's body.
GEDAN WA UKE
Union lower block.
GERI
Kick.
GI (DO GI) (KEIKO GI) (KARATE GI)
Training costume.
GODAN
Fifth level.
GOKYU
Fifth class.
GOJUSHIHO
Fifty four steps. Name of a Kata.
GO NO SEN
The tactic where one allows the opponent to attack first so to open up targets for counterattack.
GYAKU MAWASHI GERI
Reverse Round-house Kick.
GYAKU ZUKI
Reverse Punch.
Eight level.
HACHI KYU
Eight class.
HACHIJI DACHI
A natural stance, feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed slightly outward.
HAFFA
White swan. Name of a Kata.
HAI
"Yes".
HAPPO
Eight direction.
HAPPOREN or PAPPOREN
Eight steps at a time. Name of a Kata.
HANGEKI
Counterattack.
HAISHU UCHI
A strike with the back of the hand.
HAISHU UKE
A block using the back of the hand.
HAITO UCHI
Ridge-hand Strike.
HAISOKU
Instep.
HEISOKU
Feet together.
HAJIME
"Begin". A command given to start a given drill, Kata, or Kumite.
HAN
Half.
HAN ZENKUTSU DACHI
Half size Zenkutsu dachi.
HANMI
Half -face.
HANSHI
"Master." An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organization, signifying their understanding of their art.
HANSOKU
"Foul." This is imposed following a very serious infraction. It results in the opponent's score being raised to SANBON. HANSOKU is also invoked when the number of HANSOKU-CHUI and KEIKOKU imposed raise the opponent's score to SANBON. The Referee points with his index finger tot he face of the offender at a 45 degree angle and announces a victory for the opponent. HANSOKU CHUI "Warning with an IPPON penalty. This is a penalty in which IPPON is added to the opponent's score. HANSOKU-CHUI is usually imposed for infractions for which a KEIKOKU has previously been given in that bout. The Referee points with his index finger to the abdomen of the offender of the offender parallel to the floor.
HANTEI
"Judgment." Referee calls for judgment by blowing his whistle and the Judges render their decision by flag signal.
HANTEI KACHI
"Winner by decision".
HARA
Stomach.
HARAI TE
Sweeping technique with the arm.
HARAI WAZA
Sweeping techniques.
HASAMI ZUKI
Scissor Punch.
HEIKO DACHI
Parallel foot Stance.
HEIKO ZUKI
"Parallel Punch" (A double, simultaneous punch).
HEIAN
Peaceful mind. Name of a Kata.
HEISOKU DACHI
An informal attention stance. Feet are together and pointed straight forward.
HENKA WAZA
Techniques used after OYO WAZA is applied. HENKA WAZA is varied and many, dependent on the given condition.
HIDARI
"Left".
HIJI
"Elbow", also known as Empi.
HIJI ATEMI
Elbow Strikes.
HIJI UKE
A blocking action using the elbow.
HIJI-ATE
Elbow strike (also called EMPI-UCHI).
HIKI-TE
The retracting (pulling and twisting) arm during a technique. It gives the balance of power to the forward moving technique. It can also be used as a pulling technique after a grab, or a strike backward with the elbow.
HIKI-ASHI
Pulling leg.
HIKIWAKE
"Draw." Referee crosses arms over chest, then uncrosses and holds arms out from the body with the palms showing upwards.
HITOSASHI IPPON KEN
Forefinger Knuckle.
HIRA
Inside of hand.
HIRA BASAMI
Strike with inside of hand scissor's like.
HIRAKEN
Half-fist.
HIRAKI ASHI
Open-leg step.( kind of Ashi sabaki which is use for sides).
HIZA GERI
Knee Kick.
HIZA UKE
A blocking action using the knee.
HOKEI
Square form.
HOMBU DOJO
A term used to refer to the central dojo of an organization.
HYOSHI
Rhythm.
One.
IDO KIHON
Moving technique.
INASU
Evasion of an on-coming attack through the course of removing the body from the line of attack.
IPPON KEN
"One Knuckle Fist".
IPPON KUMITE
One step sparring.
IPPON NUKITE
A stabbing action using the extended index finger.
Temple ground. Name of a Kata.
JION
Temple sound. Name of a Kata.
JITTE
Temple hand. Ten hands. Name of a Kata.
JIYU KUMITE
Free Sparring.
JO
Wooden staff about 4'-5' in length. The JO originated as a walking stick.
JODAN
Upper level.
JODAN ZUKI
Upper punch.
JODAN UKE
Upper block.
JODAN UCHI
Upper strike.
JODAN GAMAE
Upper guard.
JOGAI
"Exit from fighting area." The Referee points with his index finger at a 45 degree angle to the area boundary on the side of the offender.
JOGAI HANSOKU
"Fourth and Final Exit from the fighting area." Fourth exit from the fighting area causes victory to the opponent.
JOGAI HANSOKU CHUI
"Third exit from fighting area". Referee uses two hand signals with announcement "AKA (or SHIRO) JOGAI HANSOKU CHUI". He first points with his index finger to the match boundary on the side of the offender, then to the offender's abdomen. An IPPON is awarded to the opponent.
JOGAI KEIKOKU
"Second exit from fighting area." WAZA-ARI penalty is given to the opponent.
JUJI UKE
X Block.
JUN ZUKI
The ShitoRyu term for OI-ZUKI.
JUNI
Twelve.
JUNI NO KATA
Basic kata which is applied in I embusen , contains twelve punches or blocks.
JIYU KUMITE
Free sparing.
Victorious. (e.g., AKA KACHI) in a tournament.
KAGI ZUKI
Hook Punch.
KAICHO
President.
KAISHU
Open hand. This refers to the type of blow which is delivered with the open palm. It can also be used to describe other hand blows in which the fist is not fully clenched.
KAKE-TE
Hook Block.
KAKIWAKE
A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab.
KAKUSHI KEN
Hidden fist.
KAKUTO UCHI
Wrist joint strike. Also known as "KO UCHI."
KAKUTO UKE
Wrist Joint Block. Also known as KO UKE.
KAMAE
A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. KAMAE may also connote proper distance (Ma-ai) with respect to one's partner. Although "KAMAE" generally refers to a physical stance, there is an important prallel in Karate between one's physical and one's psychological bearing. Adopting a strong physical stance helps to promote the correlative adoption of a strong psychological attitude. It is important to try so far as possible to maintain a positive and strong mental bearing in Karate.
KAMAE-TE
A command given by the instructor for students to get into position.
KAPPO
Techniques of resuscitating people who have succumbed to a shock to the nervous system.
KARATE
"Empty Hand". When Karate was first introduced to Japan, it was called "TO-DE". The characters of TODE could be pronounced. However, the meaning of TODE is Chinese Hand.
KARATE-DO
"The Way of Karate". This implies not only the physical aspect of Karate, but also the mental and social aspects of Karate.
KARATEKA
A practitioner of Karate.
KATA
A "form" or prescribed pattern of movement.
KATACHI
Good form.
KAZE
Wind.
KEAGE
Snap Kick. (Literally, Kick upward).
KEIKO
Training. The only secret to success in Karate.
Joined Fingertips.
KEIKOKU
"Warning with WAZA-ARI penalty in SANBON SHOBU. This is a penalty in which WAZA-ARI is added to the opponent's score. KEIKOKU is imposed for minor infractions for which a warning has previously been given in that bout, or for infractions not sufficiently serious enough to merit HANSOKU-CHUI. Referee points with his indes finger to the feet of the offender at an angle of 45 degrees.
KEKOMI
Thrust Kick ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight ).
KEMPO
"Fist Law." A generic term to describe fighting systems that uses the fist. In this regard, KARATE is also KEMPO.
KENSEI
The technique with silent KIAI. Related to meditation.
KEN SASAE UKE
Fist augmenting block.
KENTSUI
Hammer Fist Also known as TETTSUI.
KENTSUI UCHI (Or TETTSUI UCHI)
Hammer Fist Stike.
KERI
Kick.
KI
Mind. Spirit. Energy. Vital-force. Intention. (Chinese "chi") The definitions presented here are very general. KI is one word that cannot be translated directly into any language.
KI-O-TSUKE
"Attention". Musubi Dachi with open hands down both sides.
KIAI
A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. Even when audible KIAI are absent, one should try to preserve the feeling of KIAI at certain crucial points within Karate techniques. Manifestation of KI (simultaneous union of spirit and expression of physical strength).
KIHON
(Something which is) fundamental. Basic techniques.
KIKEN
"Renunciation." The Referee points one index finger towards the contestant.
KIME
Focus of Power. (Focal point).
KIZAMI ZUKI
Jab Punch. (also called Maete zuki).
KO BO ICHI
The concept of "Attack-Defense Connection".
KO UCHI
Wrist joint strike. Also known as KAKUTO UCHI.
KO UKE
"Crane Block" or "Arch Block". Same as KAKUTO UKE.
KOHAI
A student junior to oneself.
KOKEN
Wrist Joint.
KOKORO
"Spirit, Heart." In Japanese culture, the spirit dwells in the Heart.
KOKUTSU DACHI
A stance which has most of the weight to the back. Referred to in English as Back Stance.
KOKYO
Breathing.
KOSA DACHI
Crossed-Leg Stance.
KOSA UKE
Crossed-hand block.
KOSHI
Hip.(also ball of the foot).
KOSHIN
Rearward.
KOSHOKUN
The name of a Chinese public official of the Ming Dynasty.Name of a Kata.
KOTE
Forearm.
KUATSU
The method of resuscitating a person who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or shock.
KURI
Coiling.
KURI UKE
Block with coiling form.
KURO
Black.
KURO OBI
Black belt.
KURURUNFA
Seventeen.Holding your ground. Name of a Kata.
KUSSHIN
Springing. A reflexive, darting "out and in" kind of body shifting from any angle.
KYOSHI
"Knowledgeable person," and usually this title is conferred at rokudan or shichidan, depending on system. I think the most common practice in the large organizations is for this to be at shichidan (7th dan).
KYU
Class or"Grade". Any rank below Shodan.
KYU or KU
Nine.
KYU DAN
Ninth level.
KU KYU
Ninth class.
KYUSHO WAZA
Pressure Point techniques.
Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques.
MAAI GA TOH
"Not proper distance".
MAE
Front.
MAE ASHI GERI
Kicking with the front leg.
MAE EMPI
Forward Elbow Strike.
MAE GERI KEAGE
Front Snap Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEAGE.
MAE GERI KEKOMI
Front Thrust Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI.
MAETE ZUKI
Front-hand punch.
MAE TOBI GERI
Front jumping kick.
MAKOTO
A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events.
MANABU
"Learning by imitating." A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor.
MATTE
"Wait".
MATSUKAZE
Pine tree wind. Name of a Kata.
MAWASHI
Roundhouse.
MAWASHI EMPI UCHI
Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI HIJI ATE.
MAWASHI GERI
Roundhouse Kick.
MAWASHI HIJI ATE
Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI.
MAWASHI ZUKI
Roundhouse Punch. (also called Furi zuki).
MAWASHI UKE
Roudhouse block.
MAWAT-TE
A command given by the instructor for students to turn around.
MIENAI
"I could not see." A call by a judge to indicate that a given technique was not visible form his/her angle.
MIGI
Right.
MIKAZUKI GERI
Crescent Kick.
MODOTTE
Go back to your original position.
MOKUSO
Meditation. Practice often begins or ends with a brief period of meditation. The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop cognitive equanimity. Perhaps more importantly, meditation is an opportunity to become aware of conditioned patterns of thought and behavior so that such patterns can be modified, eliminated or more efficiently put to use.
MOROTE
Two-hands.
MOROTE ZUKI
Punch with both hands.
MOTO
Basic.
MOTO DACHI
Basic stance.
MOTO NO ICHI
"Original Position." Contestants, Referee and Judge return to their respective standing lines.
MUDANSHA
Students without black-belt ranking.
MUBOBI
"Warning for lack of regard for ones own safety." Referee points one index finger in the air at a 60 degree angle on the side of the offender.
MUSUBI DACHI
Attention stance.
Inside tension stance.
NAIHANCHIN
Inside the battle field. Name of a Kata.
NAKA
Middle.
NAKA YUBI
Middle finger.
NAMI ASHI
Waving foot.
NANAME
Diagonally.
NAOTTE
Relax.
NARANDE
Line up.
NEKO ASHI DACHI
Cat-foot stance.
NIDAN
Second level.
NIDAN UKE
Two level block.
NIHON NUKITE
Two-finger spear hand.
NI KYU
Second class.
NISEISHI
Twenty-four steps. Name of a Kata.
NIPAIPO
Twenty-eight steps. Name of a Kata.
NUKITE
Spear-hand.
Belt.
ONEGAI SHIMASU
"I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request." This is said to one's partner when initiating practice.
OSAE UKE
Pressing Block.
OTOSHI
Droping,Downward.
OTOSHI UKE
Downward block.
OTOSHI EMPI UCHI
An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate.
OYO WAZA
Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition.
OYO DOSA
Application of techniques.
Hard blocking. Striking an off-center or indirect attack with sudden maximum power.
REI
"Respect". A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. It is proper for the junior person bows lower than the senior person.
REIGI
Etiquette. Also referred to as REISHIKI. Observance of proper etiquette at all times (but especially observance of proper DOJO etiquette) is as much a part of one's training as the practice of techniques. Observation of etiquette indicates one's sincerity, one's willingness to learn, and one's recognition of the rights and interests of others.
RENMEI
Federation.
RENSEI
Practice Tournament. Competitors are critiqued on their performances.
RENSHI
"A person who has mastered oneself." This person is considered an expert instructor. This status is prerequisite before attaining the status as KYOSHI. Renshi "has a name. " Renshi is no longer one of the many, so to speak. Renshi is usually given at yodan to rokudan, depending on the system.
RENSHU
Training.
RENZOKU
Combination.
RENZOKU IDO
Moving combination.
ROHAI
Vision of a white heron. Name of a Kata.
ROKU DAN
Sixth level.
ROKU KYU
Sixth class.
RYU
Style.
RYUSUI
Water flowing. Soft blocking. Redirecting a strong attack with a circular or deflecting parry.
One Leg Stance. Also referred to as GANKAKU DACHI or TSURU ASHI DACHI.
SAI
An Okinawan weapon that is shaped like the Greek letter 'Psi' with the middle being much longer.
SAIFA or SAIHA
The final breaking point. Name of a Kata.
SANBON SHOBU
Three Point match. Used in tournaments.
SANCHIN
Three battles. Name of a Kata.
SANCHIN DACHI
Hour-glass Stance.
SANDAN
Third level.
SANKYU
Third class.
SANSEIRU
Thirty six hands. Name of a Kata.
SASAE
Augmenting.
SASAE UKE
Augmenting block. Like; Ken Sasae Uke and Hiji Sasae Uke.
SASHI
Spear.
SASHITE
Raising of the hand either to strike, grab, or block.
SEIENCHIN
Lull in the storm. Name of a Kata.
SEIKEN
Forefist.
SEIPAI
"Eighteen". Name of a Kata which is belongs to Nahate system.
SEISAN
Thirteen hands.Name of a Kata.
SEIZA
A proper sitting position. Sitting on one's knees. Sitting this way requires acclimatization, but provides both a stable base and greater ease of movement than sitting cross-legged. It is used for the formal opening and closing of the class.
SEMPAI
A senior student.
SEN NO SEN
Attacking at the exact moment when the opponent attacks.
SEN SEN NO SEN
Attacking before the opponent attacks. Premeptive attack.
SENSEI
Teacher. It is usually considered proper to address the instructor during practice as "Sensei" rather than by his/her name. If the instructor is a permanent instructor for one's DOJO or for an organization, it is proper to address him/her as "Sensei" off the mat as well.
SENSEI NI REI
Bow to sensei.
SHIAI
A match or a contest (Event).
SHICHI or NANA
Seven.
SHICHI DAN
Seventh level.
SHICHI KYU
Seventh class.
SHISEI
Posture.
SHISOCHIN
Fighting four monks. Name of a Kata.
SHO
First.
SHODAN
First level.
SHIDOIN
Formally recognized Instructor who has not yet be recognized as a SENSEI. Assistant Instructor.
SHIHAN
A formal title meaning, approximately, "master instructor. " A "teacher of teachers." Hanshi is "wise" or sage-like, hence the common translation of "master." Shinan may be an alternative pronunciation.
SHIHO
Four direction .
SHIHO UKE
Blocking in four direction. Is a moving combination technique which is apply in + pattern.
SHIKKAKU
"Disqualification." This is a disqualification from the actual tournament, competition, or match. The opponent's score is raised to SANBON. In order to define the limit of SHIKKAKU, the Referee Council must be consulted. SHIKKAKU may be invoked when a contestant commits an act which harms the prestige and honor of Karate-Do and when other actions are considered to violate the rules of the tournament. Referee uses two hand signals with the announcement "AKA (SHIRO) - SHIKKAKU." He first points with his index to the offender's face then obliquely above and behind him. The Referee will announce with the appropriate gesture as previously given "AKA (SHIRO) NO KACHI!" .
SHIKO DACHI
Square Stance. (also called Sumo stance).
SHIN
Spirit,Heart,Mind.
SHIRO
White .
SHIRO OBI
White belt.
SHITEI KATA
Compulsory kata.
SHIZENTAI
Natural Position. The body remains relaxed but alert.
SHOBU HAJIME
"Start the Extended Bout".
SHOBU SANBON HAJIME
"Start the Bout" .
SHOMEN
Front or top of head. Also the designated front of a Dojo.
SHOMEN NI REI
Bow to front of Dojo.
SHOTEI
Palm-hand .
SHUGO
"Judges Called." The Referee beckons with his arms to the Judges.
SHUTO
Knife- hand.
SHUTO UCHI
Knife- hand strike.
SHUTO UKE
Knife-hand Block.
SOCHIN
The grand prize. Name of a Kata.
SOKU
Foot.
SOKUTO
Edge of foot. This term is often used to refer to the side kick.
SOTO
Outside.
SUGI ASHI
Following foot step or extended foot step.
SUKUI UKE
Scooping Block.
SUPARINPEI
The final one-hundred and eight hands. Name of a Kata.
SUWARI WAZA
Techniques from a sitting position.
Stances.
TAI SABAKI
Body movement/shifting.
TAISHO
Captain.
TAIMING GA OSOI
"Not proper timing" .
TATE
Vertical.
TATTE
Stand up.
TATE EMPI
Upward Elbow Strike.
TATE URAKEN UCHI
Vertical back-fist attack.
TATE ZUKI
Vertical Punch. A fist punch with the palm along a verticalplane.
TANDEN
Center of gravity.
TEISHO UCHI or Shotei uchi
Palm Heel Strike.
TEISHO UKE or Shotei uke
Palm Heel Block.
TENSHO
Elegant hands. Name of a Kata.
TETTSUI UCHI
Hammer Strike. Also called KENTSUI.
TEN
Role.
TEN I
Roling body by stepping out. (Taisabaki).
TOBI
Jump.
TOBI ASHI
Jumping foot.
TOBI GERI
Jump Kick.
TOKUI KATA
Free kata.
TONFA
A farm tool developed into a weapon by the Okinawans.
TORIMASEN
"Unacceptable as scoring techniques." As HIKIWAKE, but culminating with the palms facing downwards towards body.
TSUKAMI WAZA
Catching technique. A blocking technique by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques.
TSUKI or Zuki
A punch or thrust (esp. an attack to the midsection).
TSURU ASHI DACHI
Crane Stance, also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI.
TSUZUKETE
"Fight On!" Resumption of fighting ordered when unauthorized interruption occurs.
TSUZUKETE HAJIME
"Resume Fighting - Begin!" Referee standing upon his line, steps back into ZENKUTSU DACHI and brings the palms of this hands toward each other.
TUITE
Grappling skills.
Strike.
UCHI
Inside.
UCHI UKE
Inside block.
UCHI OTOSHI UKE
Inside downward block.
UCHI KOMI
Penetrating strike.
UCHI DESHI
A live-in student. A student who lives in a dojo and devotes him/herself both to training and to the maintenence of the dojo (and sometimes to personal service to the SENSEI of the dojo).
UCHI MAWASHI GERI
Inside Roundhouse Kick.
UKE
Block.
UKETE
Blocking hand, receiver.
UNSU
Cloud hand. Name of a Kata.
URA ZUKI
An upper cut punch used at close range.
URA UCHI
Strike with back of fist.
URA KOTE
Back of forearm.
URAKEN
Back Knuckle.
URA MAWASHI GERI
Reverse roundhouse kick.
USHIRO
Back.
USHIRO EMPI UCHI
Striking to the rear with the elbow.
USHIRO GERI
Back Kick.
A block where the path taken is similar to the yoko-uke. Imagine wiping a wall in front of you with your palm in a half-circle. At the end of the block the hand is angled slightly to the outside.
WAKI
Side of body.
WANSU
The name of a Chinese envoy. Name of a Kata.
WAZA
Technique(s).
WAZA ARI
"Half point" .
Stop! .
YASUME
Rest. A term used by the instructor to have the students relax.
YAKUSOKU KUMITE
Pre-arranged sparing.
YOI
Ready.
YOKO
Side.
YOKO GERI
Side Kick.
YOKO UKE
Inside outward forearm block.
YOKO BARAI
Sideward block.
YOKO EMPI UCHI
Striking with the elbow to the side.
YOKO TOBI GERI
Jumping Side Kick.
YORI ASHI
Sliding foot step.
YOI
Ready.
YOWAI
"Weak Focus" .
YUDANSHA
Black belt holder (any rank).
YONDAN
Forth level .
YONKYU
Forth class.
YOTSU
Four times.
YUBI
Finger.
YUBI BASAMI
Finger-scissor.
The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position.
ZAZEN
Sitting position Zen.
ZANSHIN
Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks.
ZENKUTSU DACHI
Forward Stance.
ZENSHIN
Forward.