General Vocab Flashcards
Block or Opponent
Uke
Student
Karate-Ka
A command for rest
Yasume
Freestyle Sparring
Kumite
Snap
Keeage
Defense
Jutsu
Self-defense techniques
Waza
Black belt ranks
Dan (don)
Karate punching board
Makiwara
Yes
Haheh
No
Eeah
Lower level
Gedan
Middle level
Chudan
Upper level
Jyodan
Head
Ahtahmae
Respectful bow to the Dojo
Shi Han Ni Rei
Turn around or change direction
Ma wah teh
Advanced foot sweep
De Ashi Harai
Scissors Throw
Kani Basami
Major Hip Throw
O-Gosshi
An organized order of offensive & defensive movements for expression of an “imaginary fight”
Kata
Fist
Ken
Empty Hands
Karate
Yell on Impact
Kiai
Thanks
Domo
Self
Goshin
Obi
Belt
Under Black Belt Ranks
Kyu (Q)
Strike (inside)
Uchi
Stop
Mate
Right
Megi
Left
Hidari
Stance
Dachi (da-she)
Horse Stance
Kiba Dachi
Front Stance
Zenketsu Dachi
Back Stance
Kokutsu Dachi
Cat Stance
Neko Ashi Dachi
Goshin Do
Way/path of one’s self through Self-Defense
Flying or jumping
Tobi Keri
Begin
Hajime
Uniform
Gi
School
Dojo
Leg or foot
Ashi
Bow (respect)
Rei
Instructor
Sensei
Master Instructor
Shihan
Ready Stance
Fudo Dachi