Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Kiai
A
-strong, healthy, and confident shout that comes from the lower abdomen at the moment of the exhalation of air
2
Q
Kata
A
- form
- pre-arranged exercise that fight against multiple opponents
- core of martial arts
- need mental and physical training
3
Q
Front Stance
A
- self-confidence
- Zenkutsu Dachi = technical term
4
Q
Zanshin
A
- “remaining mind”
- complete domination
5
Q
Sensei
A
- teacher or master
- Mr. Hidy Ochiai
6
Q
Ki
A
-inner power from lower abdomen
7
Q
Tanden
A
-lower abdomen
8
Q
Yoi
A
- ready
- used for kata
9
Q
Waza
A
-technique(s)
10
Q
Natural Stance
A
- concentration, attention, focus, and awareness
- Shizentai or Hachiji Dachi = technical term
11
Q
Rei
A
- bow
- no religious connotation
- expression of respect to another and the dojo
- bow before and after kata (also when one enters)
12
Q
Non-violence
A
- seek peace with oneself
- to avoid violence, but not be a victim of violence
13
Q
Hajime
A
- begin
- starts kata
14
Q
Yame
A
- stop
- ends kata
15
Q
Mokuso
A
- quiet listening to one’s own breath
- done at beginning or end of class
16
Q
Seiza
A
-formal sitting posture
17
Q
Attention Stance
A
- self respect
- bow at this stance
- Musubi Dachi = technical term
18
Q
Kyusho
A
- vital points
- includes temple, philtrum, throat, eyes, etc.
19
Q
Dojo
A
- place for the study of martial arts
- originally the place for the training of Buddhist monks
- Do = “way”, Jo = “place”
20
Q
Wa
A
-harmony, peace, gentleness
21
Q
Jiriki
A
-self-power
