Japanese Vocabulary Flashcards
Jodan barai
high block
Barai
block
Gedan barai
low block
Nagashi barai
push away block
Chudan barai
middle block
Haishu barai
Brush block
Uke
block / defense
Tekubi uke
Inward block
Shuto Uke
Knife hand block
Age Uke
rising block
Kagi uke
hook defense / block
Mawashi uke
roundhouse defense / block
Geri
kick
Mae Geri
front kick
Mawashi Geri
roundhouse kick
Ushiro geri
back kick
Yoko Geri
Side kick
Mae tobi geri
front jump kick
Kekomi Geri
Thrust Kick
Fumikomi Geri
Stomping kick
Ashi
foot
Ashi Kubi
ankle
Atama
head
Empi
elbow
Goshi
hip
Hiza
Knee
Kagato
heel
Koshi
ball of foot
Kubi
wrist
Mae ude
forearm
Sokuto
edge of foot
Suni
Shin
Suni
Shin
Te
Hand
Tekubi
wrist
Ude
forearm
Ken
fist
Riken
back fist
Tu tui
Hammer fist
Uraken
back fist / leopard
Te uke
clenched fist at side
Te uke
clenched fist at side
Tekatana Uke
Blade hand over fist pull back to chamber (used in Anaku)
Ippon
26 Standing Sparring Form
Kin geri
arch foot kick
Go
five
Go Ju
fifty
Hachi
eight
Ich
one
Ju
ten
Ku
nine
Ni
two
Ni Ju
twenty
Roku
six
Roku Ju
sixty
San
three
San Ju
thirty
Shi
four
Shi Ju
forty
Shichi
seven
Shichi Ju
seventy
Age Tsuki
rising punch
Gyaku Tsuki
reverse punch
Kagi tsuki
Hook punch
Kagi tsuki
Hook punch
Keiko ken tsuki
forefinger knuckle punch
Oi tsuki
lunge punch
Tango koro tsuki
heel of hand thrust
Tsuki
Punch
Tsuki te
striking fist / hand
Ippon kumite kata
One point or standing sparring form
Jiju/Sessen kumite
free style sparring
Kata Kumite
Form sparring
Kihon kumite kata
basic sparring form
Kime Dachi Kumite
Focused sparring
Jiju undo kumite
Free Sparring
Tae zu
Speed & fluidity. 10 Continuous Motion Techniques
Kihon
pre arranged sparring technique
Dachi - Stances
1) Fudo - V stance
2) Hachiji - Shoulder-width stance
3) Hangetsu - Largest Hourglass stance
4) Heisuko - Attention / Bladed stance
5) Kake - Hook / Cross-leg stance
6) Kiba - Horse stance
7) Kokusu - Layout stance
8) Ko Neko - Long Cat stance
9) Mitsurin - Jungle or Running stance
10) Neko Ashi - Cat Leg stance
11) Sanchin - Hourglass stance
12) Shiko - Standing squatting stance
13) Sochin - Medium Hourglass stance
14) Zenkutsu - Front stance
Hachi Dachi
Ready stance - shoulder width
Heisoku Daichi
attention stance
Honbon
Horse stance
Kaki dachi
Hook stance
Kiba dachi
horse stance
Ko neko dachi
long cat stance
Kiba dachi
horse stance
Kokutso dachi
layout stance
Masubi Dachi
V stance
Mitzurin dachi
Jungle stance
Neko ashi dachi
Cat leg stance
Neko dachi
Cat stance
Tsuri dachi
Crane Stance
Zenkutso Dachi
Front Stance
Aregato
thank you
Bo
staff
Bunkai
Kata interpretation
Dan
Black belt degree holder
Dojo
training hall
Eiku
Oar weapon
Fumi komi
stomp
Gi
uniform
Haisoku
instep
Hajime
begin
Hi Kite
pull back hands
Hiza
knee
Hyojo Do
the art of facial expressions
Ibuki
breathe
Juju undo kumite
free exercise
Kaette
turn around
Kamae
fighting position
Kamae te
assume posture
Kata
most formal exercise or form
Keage
snap
Keage
snap
Kekomi
thrust
Kiai
spirit meeting (yell)
Kime
focus
Kogeki
foot work
Kogeki #1= C Step Kogeki #2 Circular C Step Kogeki #3= Shuffle Step Kogeki #4= Spring Step Kogeki #5= Foot Replacement Kogeki #6= Cross in Front Kogeki #7= Cross Behind
Kogeki
foot work
Kogeki #1= C Step Kogeki #2 Circular C Step Kogeki #3= Shuffle Step Kogeki #4= Spring Step Kogeki #5= Foot Replacement Kogeki #6= Cross in Front Kogeki #7= Cross Behind
Kote Aite
Body Conditioning
Kyu
rank
Matte
Stop / Wait
Morote
two hands
Naga waza
introduction to throwing technique
Nagare
nose breathing
Nagare
nose breathing
Obi
belt
Okinawa
Birthplace of karate
Onegai Shamas
please teach me / please show me
Oni ken
extended middle knuckle fist
Rei
bow
Ru
Transcend / Go Beyond
Ryu
Way or Method of Thinking
Seiken
fore fist
Seir yuto
Ox jaw strike
Sensei
teacher
Shime
Choke
Shita
down
Sho Do
Way of Writing
Shomen
front
Shotei
heel of palm / tiger
Shu
Learn from Tradition
Shuto
edge of hand / knife hand
Taichi
up
Te katana
prepartory position
Tonfa
wooden weapon or grinder
Tonfa
wooden weapon or grinder
Tori
attacker
Tori
attacker
Ukemi
falling
Uki
defender
Uye
Up
Yame
Stop
Yoshi
continue
Fudo Dachi
V stance
Tatui
Hammer Fist
Marote Shuto
Double Knife Hand
Riken Tsuki
Back Fist
Keiko Ken Tsuki
Phoenix Eye Punch
Gasho
Praying Hands/position
Shin Chin Taisha
Dead breath - hold breath in a meditative position (like in Anaku kata)
Shin Chin Taisha
Dead breath - hold breath in a meditative position (like in Anaku kata)
Tsuru
Crane
Ibuki
Breath
Dragon
Strong Body
The dragon represents body strength for powerful fluid movements.
Snake
Strong Breathe
The snake represents breath strength and development of saika tandan and intrinsic energy.
Ibuki
Breath
Tori
Attacker
Uke
Defender
Ukemi Wazu
Break fall /falling techniques
Yoi Dachi
Ready stance
Ippon
Emphasizes Form & Power
Hiraken
Leopard
Nage Wazu
Throwing techniques
Onegai Shamas
Please teach me
Karate-do
Kara= empty, Te= Hand, Do= Way
Dragon
Strong Body
The dragon represents body strength for powerful fluid movements.
Tiger
Strong Bone
The tiger represents bone strength for tearing techniques and body alignment.
Leopard
Inner Outer Strength
The leopard represents inner and outer strength for penetrating specific openings.
Snake
Strong Breathe
The snake represents breath strength and development of saika tandan and intrinsic energy.
Crane
Strong Muscle / Strong Spirit
The crane represents spiritual strength and the development of patience and the ability to strike only at the proper moment.
4 Types of Sparring
Kata Kumite, Jiju Undo Kumite, Kimi Dachi Kumite, Jiju Kumite / Sessen Kumite
Kyu vs. Dan
Rank vs. Degree
Anaku Kata - Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 2, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 3, Direction 1, U Punch
Attacker 4, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 5, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 6, Direction 3, Head Rush
Attacker 7, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch
Attacker 8, Direction 2, Rush followed by a Rt. Middle Punch
Te kubi uke
Inside wrist block
Kote Aite
Body Conditioning
Hibe
Snake
Tatsue
Dragon
Hantei
Mirror
Taikyoku Kata
Meaning - First Basic Steps
21 moves
8 attackers
Ichi - gedan barai, low seiken tsuki
Ni - chudan barai, middle seiken tsuki
San - jodan barai, high seiken tsuki
Taikyoku Kata - Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 3, Rt. Low (Ich), Middle (Ni), High (San) Punch Attacker 2, Direction 4, Left Low Punch Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 4, Direction 4, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 5, Direction 3, Left Low Punch Attacker 6, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 7, Direction 3, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 8, Direction 4, Left Low Punch
Wunsu Kata
Meaning- Strong Arm Dumping Form, Dragon Boy Dumping Form 11 Attackers 38 moves Created in 1685 by students of Wanshu Emphasizes right & left punches
Hidden Movement - Keiko Ken Tsuki (Phoenix Eye Punch)
Identifying Mudra Code: I bring no evil, I bear no weapons.
Hidden symbolic movements=
1) R hammer fist executed to L extended open hand “Karate is my secret”
2) 2nd L open hand on top of R fist then both hands open meaning “I bear no weapons”
3) After last edge of hand block Gai Sho - “I ask for forgiveness and accept responsibility for my actions”
Major Characteristics:
1) Strong L & R punches
2) Definite forward hip motion
3) Embussen
4) Correct dachi
5) Correct execution of basic posture & technique
Wunsu Kata Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 1, Attempted 2 handed choke
Attacker 2, Direction 5, Rt. Low Kick
Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Low Punch
Attacker 4, Direction 1, Left & Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 5, Direction 3, Rt. Low Kick
Attacker 6, Direction 3, Left & Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 7, Direction 4, Rt. Low Kick
Attacker 8, Direction 4, Left & Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 9, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick
Attacker 10, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 11, Direction 6, Attempted 2 handed choke
Wunsu Identifying Mudra Code
I bring no evil, I bear no weapons.
Anaku Kata
Meaning - Swallow on beach, twisting pivoting form
Expression, Pivot and Turning Form
8 attackers
33 moves
Creator unknown (recomposed by Choto Ku Kyan) in 1895
Hidden Movement #33 - Szu-Chi or Shin Chin Taisha (Dead Breath) held for 15 seconds. “To hold breath for incredible lengths of time”
Identifying Mudra Code: A reflection of self and the desire to rise above ideals and discipline oneself by good thoughts, words, and deeds.
5 major characteristics:
1) Quick sharp bird-like action
2) Pivoting
3) Shifting
4) Embussen
5) Kihon Waza
Anaku Kata - Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 2, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 3, Direction 1, U Punch
Attacker 4, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 5, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 6, Direction 5, Head Rush
Attacker 7, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch
Attacker 8, Direction 2, Rush followed by a Rt. Middle Punch
Anaku Identifying Mudra Code
A reflection of self and the desire to rise above ideals and discipline oneself by good thoughts, words, and deeds.
Naihanchi Sho Kata
Meaning - Iron Horse Form / Missing Enemy Form
49 moves
17 attackers
Indentifying Mudra Code: Bring all forces of earth into your body and obtain peace, tranquility, and ultimate reality.
Symbolic meaning movements 2-5: I gather within me all the forces of earth. I look up and ask the heavens for perfection of self. I instill its force and energy (fire and earth elements) into my body.
Nai Han Chi Sho - Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 1, Attempted 2-handed choke
Attacker 2, Direction 4, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Front Kick
Attacker 4, Direction 1, Left then Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 5, Direction 6, Rt. Gyakute Tsuki
Attacker 6, Direction 5, Left Gyakute Tsuki
Attacker 7, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 8, Direction 5, 2-handed wrist grab
Attacker 9, Direction 3, Attempted 2-handed grab
Attacker 10, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Lunge Punch
Attacker 11, Direction 1, Left Front Kick
Attacker 12, Direction 1, Rt. then Left Middle Punch
Attacker 13, Direction 5, Left Gyakute Tsuki
Attacker 14, Direction 6, Rt. Gyakute Tsuki
Attacker 15, Direction 1, Left Middle Punch
Attacker 16, Direction 6, 2-handed wrist grab
Attacker 17, Direction 4, Attempted 2-handed grab
Nai Han Chi Sho Identifying Mudra Code
Bring all forces of earth into your body and obtain peace, tranquility, and ultimate reality.
Symbolic meaning movements 2-5: I gather within me all for Ed of earth. I look up and ask the heavens for perfection of self. I instill its force and energy (fire and earth elements) into my body.
Empi Sho Kata
Flying Swallow or First Elbow Form
34 Movements
10 attackers
Identifying Mudra Code: I will uphold universal spiritualization through adherence to all laws, justice, charity and honesty.
Hidden Movement: Movement 3 when hands are brought to the right side of the body, tekatana uki position.
Empi Sho - Bunkai
Attacker 1, Direction 3, Double low wrist grab followed by a Rt. Middle Punch
Attacker 2, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch
Attacker 3, Direction 2, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch
Attacker 4, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick
Attacker 5, Direction 1, 2-handed choke
Attacker 6, Direction 3, Left, then Rt., then Left Middle Punch
Attacker 7, Direction 4, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch
Attacker 8, Direction 1, Left, then Rt. then Left Middle Punch
Attacker 9, Direction 5, Rush
Attacker 10, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch followed by a Rt. Middle Punch
Empi Sho Identifying Mudra Code
I will uphold universal spiritualization (moral and spiritual uprightness) through adherence to all laws, justice, charity, and honesty.
San Chin Kata
Original Pupil Breath Form or Three Conflicts Form
47 Movements
8 attackers
Identifying Mudra Code: Completion of life cycle and return to the source, life starts again.
San Chin Identifying Mudra Code
Completion of a life cycle and return to the source, life starts again.
Ha Ryu 7
Head snaps when turning
Dan Enn Sho
39 movements
12 attacks
Meaning: Cutting and Clawing through fire or Tsume Form
IMC: The white crane spreading its wings - the open arms represent patience and tranquility.
The hands reach out for divine force in order to obtain reality and self liberation
Kogeki - Sakagawa No Kun
Fudo (V stance) D1 Hachi D1 Hachi D6 Hourglass D1 Layout D4 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Cross In Front D1 Rt grip change Jungle D1 Hourglass D2 Kick D2 Layout D1 Left grip change D1 Double grip change D1 Layout D4 Sweep D4 Hourglass D4 Hourglass D4 Layout D3 (3-4) (R foot @1, L foot @ 3) Forward Straddle D1 (3-4) eyes D3 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Hourglass (thrust) D1 Layout D1 Leap Layout D1 Hourglass D1 Hourglass (scoot thrust) D1 Rt. grip Change Hourglass D6 (5-7) Hourglass D5 (6-8) Side (Yoko) Straddle D4 eyes D2 Hourglass D1 Jungle D1 Fudo D1
Ha Ryu
The innermost ways of recognizing the Shuri Ryu system
Ta chi
Up
Ha Ryu 1
Stances - exceptionally low in kata (form)
Ha Ryu 2
Seiken thrust - slightly downward to the center of the body
Ha Ryu 3
Fist - index finger under curled thumb
Ha Ryu 4
Hips - rotate with a definite forward movement
Ha Ryu 5
Back fists - four forearm and four shoulder back fists
1) perpendicular to the ground, strike bridge of nose
2) parallel/palm down, strike temple
3) jab straight forward, strike chin, mandible or maxilla
4) Uraken to the throat/chin
Difference between 4 forearm & 4 shoulder - pivot point for shirt is elbow, pivot point for shoulder is the shoulder
Ha Ryu 6
Blocks - five major blocks
Ha Ryu 7
Head snaps when turning
Ha Ryu 8
Sente Thousand hand and five and six count rice exercises
Ha Ryu 9
High rising block - executed from the thigh up
Ha Ryu 10
Teeth - clenched
Ha Ryu 11
Eyes - wide eyed stare
Ha Ryu 12
Eight faces - confident, friendly, solemn, unconcerned, contempt, shock, fear, and anger
Ha Ryu 13
All kicks, blocks and strikes are 90 percent circular
Ha Ryu 14
Kicks - for every forward kick there is a reverse kick
Ha Ryu 15
Twelve detailed punches (six long and six short)
Ha Ryu 16
Block, punch , and cover
Ha Ryu 17
Block, punch, shift and cover
Ha Ryu 18
Tekatana and te uke covers - very obvious in all Shuri Ryu techniques
Ha Ryu 19
Body always relaxed until exact moment of completing technique
Ha Ryu 20
Form sparring, stance sparring, jiju undo (free exercise)
Ha Ryu 21
Ippon, Taezu, and kihon
Ha Ryu 22
The mention of Mitobu, Hsing, Trias, Bowles, Kaufman and yourself
Ha Ryu 23
Pine Tree - stands for strength, endurance and longevity.
Black Pine with Red Sun - Chief Instructor Standards
Black Pine - Dan Standards
White Pine - Basic Standards
5 elements of all weaponry
1) Theory
2) Manipulation
3) Body Conditioning
4) Free Exercise
5) Self Defenses
Bo parts:
Moto
Saki
Moto = center of Length of Bo Saki = staff tip
Bo Grips:
Honte Mochi
Gyakute Mochi
Honte Mochi = normal grip (thumbs same direction)
Gyakute Mochi = Reverse Grip (thumbs inward palms down)
Parts of Sai:
Tsuka gashira Tsuka Yoku Tsume Moto Mono Uch Saki
Tsuka Gashira = Tip of Handle Tsuka = Handle Yoku = Guard Tsume = Tip of Guard Moto = Center Mono Uch = Shaft Saki = Tip
Thrusting with Sai
Nuki Tsuki
Maede Tsuki
Gedan Tsuki
Nuki Tsuki = sliding thrust
Maede Tsuki = forehand thrust
Gedan Tsuki = low thrust
Methods of attacking w/Sai
Jodan Uchi
Furiage uchi
Yoko Uchi
Ura Uchi
Jodan Uchi = overhead strike
Furiage Uchi = Upward Strike
Yoko Uchi = side strike
Ura Uchi = back strike
Renshu
Practice
Ta Chi
Up
Self Defense 6
Opposite-side Wrist Grab - slap fingers, palm up, lock wrist & twist
Shita
Down
Migi
Right
Hidiri
Left
Gen ki
Vital energy
Renshu
Practice
Chi Kara
Strength
Chime
Choke
Migi
Right
Goshin jitsu
Self defense
Self Defense 1
Same-Side Wrist Grab - Elbow Crash
Self Defense 2
Same-Side Wrist Grab Push/Pull
Self Defense 3
Attempted 2-handed choke, followed by a double high wrist grab
Self Defense 4
Double Low Wrist - Step Back, Double Low Block
Self Defense 5
Opposite-side Wrist Grab - Palm up, Push
Self Defense 6
Opposite-side Wrist Grab - slap fingers, palm up, lock wrist & twist
Self Defense 7
Two Handed Choke - Turn, break choke with arm while slapping attacker & run
Self Defense 8
Two-handed choke - bring arm up, crash down on attacker’s arms and counter
Self Defense 9
Lapel Grab - grab meaty part of the hand with opposite hand thumb, grab attacker’s pinkies and twist hand off of lapel
Self Defense 10
Two handed choke - cross fingers into scissors and insert in the soft part of attacker’s throat
Seiryto
Ox jaw
Ura Shuto
Ridge hand/thumb edge
Mudansha
Under black belt rank
Front cross-over leap (like in Empi Sho and Bassa Dai)
Mae Choi Yaku