Karate Terms Flashcards
Shihan
Title Meaning Master
Sensi
Instructor
San
Title Meaning Honorable
Dojo
Training Hall
Uke
Person Receiving Technique
Tore
Person Performing Technique
Gi
Uniform
Obi
Belt
Kata
Pre Arranged Form or Movement
Karateka
Karate Student
Tatami
Mat
Sifu
Kung Fu Instructor
Karate
Empty Hand
Kenpo
Law of the Fist
Wasa
Technique
Ai
Breathe
Bo
Six Foot Staff
Jo
Four Foot Staff
Roshi
Master
Kiai
Loud Shout Focusing Power
Shodan
1st Degree Black Belt
Nidan
2nd Degree Black Belt
Sandan
3rd Degree Black Belt
Yondan
4th Degree Black Belt
Godan
5th Degree Black Belt
Rokudan
6th Degree Black Belt
Shichidan
7th Degree Black Belt
Hachidan
8th Degree Black Belt
Kudan
9th Degree Black Belt
Judan
10th Degree Black Belt
Arigato
Thank You in Japanese
Itchi
Number 1
Ni
Number 2
San
Number 3
Shi
Number 6
Shichi
Number 7
Hachi
Number 8
Ku
Number 9
Ju
Number 10
Migi
Right Side
Hidari
Left Side
San (Not the Number)
Title Meaning Honorable
Kumite
Free Fighting
Seiza
Kneeling Position
Kama
Weapon Similar to Small Scythe
Kwoon
Kung Fu School
Tae Kwon Do
Hands and Feet Way
Jiu-Jitsu
Gentle Art
Maitte
I surrender
Jeet Kune Do
Way of intercepting fist