Seido Karate Flashcards
Seido
General: “Sincere Way”
Juku
General: A Special Place
Karate
General: Open/Empty Hand
Karateka
General: One Who Practices Karate
Budo
General: Martial Ways, Modern Martial Arts Stressing Spiritual And Personal Development
Goshin
General: Self-Defense
Ryu
General: A Martial Arts Organization Whose Syllabus And Traditions Are Passed Downwards To Successive Generations Of Students
Dogi
General: Training Uniform/”Gi”
Obi
General: Belt
Dojo
General: Martial Arts Training Hall
Honbu
General: Headquarters
Ashi
General: Foot
Koshi
General: Hip Area Including The Upper Thighs And Waist
Sei Chusen
General: Center Line Of The Body
Tanden
General: Lower Abdomen, Seat Of Balance, Power And Ki (Energy)
Ago
General: Jaw
Atama
General: Head
Gammen
General: Face
Hiji
General: Elbow
Hirate
General: Whole Inside Of Hand
Hiza
General: Knee
Hara
General: For Martial Artists, The Physical And Emotional Center Of The Self, In The Belly
Ibuki
General: Breath. A Hard, Raspy Forced Outbreath As Used In Sanchin Kata
Ki
General: Energy, Internal Energy Or Spirit. “Chi” In Chinese
Kiai
General: A Loud Shout
Kihon
General: Basic
Kumite
General: Sparring
Ippon Kumite
General: One Step Sparring As In Seido Basic/Intermediate Self-Defense
Jiyu Kumite
General: Free Fighting
Kihon Kumite
General: Basic Sparring
Yakusoku Kumite
General: Pre-Arranged Sparring Drills In Seido Juku
Kihon Waza
General: Basic Technique
Kihon Tairyoku
General: Strength And Power Of Technique
Kokoro
General: Heart/Mind/Spirit
Ichigeki Hissatsu
General: Meaning “To Kill With One Blow” Or “To Kill Your Ego”
Renma
General: To Keep Or To Continue To Polish (One’S Self)
Toh Kon
General: Fighting Spirit
Kizuna
General: Relationships
Zanshin
General: Constant Awareness
Shugyo
General: Dedicated, Austere And Disciplined Training Or Pursuit
Tameshiwari
General: The Practice Of Breaking Techniques
Chion
General: Sound Knowledge
Fujin
General: Big Wind / Gale
Osu
General: A Term Meaning “Yes,” “I Understand,” or “Hello” That Means To Maintain Patience
Hajime
General: Begin
Yame
General: Stop
Yoi
General: A Command Meaning To Prepare Or Get Ready Mentally And Physically
Naore
General: A Command Meaning To Finish, Often Used At The End Of A Kata
Tate
General: Vertical
Gyaku
General: Reverse
Hidari
General: Left
Migi
General: Right
Sayu
General: Left/Right Side
Happo Dosa
General: Eight Directions
Kinhin
General: Walking Meditation
Taisabaki
General: Body Movement, Especially As Pertaining To Evasive Moves
Ashi-Sabaki
General: Footwork
Ma-Ai
General: Distancing
Mate
General: Turn
Mawate
General: Turn 180 Degrees
Ooyo
General: Jo Application
Morote
General: Double
Sanbon
General: Three Times
Zazen
General: Seated Meditation
Seiza
General: Kneeling Position
Makuso
General: Command To Meditate
Makuso Yame
General: Finish Meditating
Ni Rei
General: Bow
Shinzen
General: Spiritual Center Of Dojo
Uchi
General: Inside
Soto
General: Outside
Chudon
General: Middle
Gedan
General: Lower
Jodan
General: Upper
Ura Gyaku Shinsei
General: Both Palms Down
Omote Gyaku Shinsei
General: Both Palms Up
Shinsei
General: One Palm Up, The Other Down
Kata
Kata: Form, A Prearranged Sequence Of Movements Used In Practice
Enbusen
Kata: Pattern Or Line Of Movement That Techniques Follow In Kata
Bo Kata Chion
Kata: Sound Knowledge. Sound Knowledge Of Each Movement And Technique Is The First Step Toward Performing A Kata Properly. Seeking Out Sound Knowledge Is The Foundation To Achieving Any Goal You Have Set For Yourself.
Kanku
Kata: Rising Sun. “Kan” Means Good Observance And “Ku” Means Universe Or Air Or Emptiness. The Opening Move Of The Kata Is The Forming Of A Triangle Above The Head. We Form The Triangle With Our Hands And We Lean Back And Stare Through It Toward The Universe And The Rising Sun. The Significance Is That No Matter What Problem Or Dilemma You May Face, Each Day The Sun Rises Anew And The Universe Is Before You. Nothing Is So Terrible That It Affects The Basic Reality Of Existence. As Long As You Are Here And The Sky And The Sun Are Before You, You Are Never Defeated.
Koryugojushiho
Kata: Literally, 54 Steps. The Principle Is That Each Step You Take Is A Link To The Next Step. Your Past Is Linked With Your Present, Your Present To Your Future. In The Same Way, The Modern Is Inextricably Connected With The Traditional. It Is Important To Realize That Whatever You Achieve, It Is Always As A Result Of The Steps You Have Taken To Get There. You Should Never Forget Therefore, Or Fail To Appreciate Your Parents, Teachers And The Roots And Tradition From Which You Come.
Kihon Kata
Kata: Basic Kata, Such As Taikyoku 1,2, Seido Kata 1-3, Pinan 1-4
Pinan
Kata: Peace And Harmony. The Purpose Of This Kata Is To Develop A Calm, Peaceful Mind And Harmony Between Mind And Body.
Sai Kata Ganki-Dai
Kata: Good Spirit / Enthusiasm
Saiha
Kata: Big Wave. Stands For The Principle That No Matter How Large The Problem Is That Faces You, With Determination And A Strong Bushido Spirit, You Can Break Through.
Sanchin
Kata: The Oldest Kata In Karate-Do. Means “Three-Points” Or “Three Phases,” A Reference To The Fact That Sanchin Seeks To Develop Three Elements At A Time: Mind, Body, Technique
Seinchin
Kata: Samuri Warriors Would Go On Expeditions Lasting Months Or Longer. They Needed To Maintain Their Strength And Spirit Over Long Periods Of Time. This Kata Is A Long, Slow Kata With Many Movements Performed From The Kiba Dacha Stance. Often The Legs Become Painfully Tired And The Importance Of Maintaining A Strong Spirit Becomes Clearly Evident.
Taikyoku
Kata: Taking The Overview, The Large View. Seeing The Whole Rather Than Focusing On The Individual Parts.
Tensho
Kata: Rolling Hand
Tsuki No Kata
Kata: Fortune And Luck. The Principle Is To Realize That Your Fortune Tomorrow Depends On Your Effort Today.
Yansu
Kata: Keep Pure, Striving To Maintain The Purity Of Your Principles And Ideals, Rather Than Compromising For The Expedient.
Ichi
Numbers: 1
Ni
Numbers: 2
San
Numbers: 3
Shi (Yan)
Numbers: 4
Go
Numbers: 5
Roku
Numbers: 6
Shichi (Nana)
Numbers: 7
Hachi
Numbers: 8
Ku
Numbers: 9
Ju
Numbers: 10
Ni Ju
Numbers: 20
San Ju
Numbers: 30
Yan Ju
Numbers: 40
Go Ju
Numbers: 50
Roku Ju
Numbers: 60
Shichi Ju
Numbers: 70
Hachi Ju
Numbers: 80
Ku Ju
Numbers: 90
Ku Ju Ku
Numbers: 99
Hyaku
Numbers: 100
Ni Haku
Numbers: 200
San Byaku
Numbers: 300
Yon Hyaku
Numbers: 400
Go Hyaku
Numbers: 500
Roppyaku
Numbers: 600
Nana Hyaku
Numbers: 700
Hoppyaku
Numbers: 800
Ku Hyaku
Numbers: 900
Ku Hyaku Ku Ju Ku
Numbers: 999
Sen
Numbers: 1000
Kohai
Ranks: Juniors In Study
White
Ranks: 10th Kyu
Adv. White
Ranks: 9th Kyu
Blue
Ranks: 8th Kyu
Adv. Blue
Ranks: 7th Kyu
Yellow
Ranks: 6th Kyu
Adv. Yellow
Ranks: 5th Kyu
Green
Ranks: 4th Kyu
Adv. Green
Ranks: 3rd Kyu
Brown
Ranks: 2nd Kyu
Adv. Brown
Ranks: 1st Kyu
Shodan
Ranks: 1st D. Bb
Nidan
Ranks: 2nd D. Bb
Sandan
Ranks: 3rd D. Bb
Yondan
Ranks: 4th D. Bb
Go Dan
Ranks: 5th D. Bb
Roku Dan
Ranks: 6th D. Bb
Shichi Dan
Ranks: 7th D. Bb
Hachi Dan
Ranks: 8th D. Bb
Ku Dan
Ranks: 9th D. Bb
Ju Dan
Ranks: 10th D. Bb
Senpai
Ranks: Senior Student
Sensei
Ranks: Instructor/Teacher (4th D.Bb)
Kyoshi
Ranks: Senior Instructor (5th D.Bb)
Seishi
Ranks: Senior Instructor (5th D.Bb, 80+)
Jun Shihan
Ranks: Junior Master. This Title Pertains To 6th Degree Black Belts.
Sei Shihan
Ranks: Master (6th D.Bb, 5+)
Shuseki Shihan
Ranks: Higher Master (7th D.Bb)
Hanshi
Ranks: Senior Master (8th D.Bb)
Nidame
Ranks: Successor (Akira Nakamura)
Kaicho
Ranks: Grandmaaster. Master In The Sense Of Someone Who Has Mastered An Art. The Grandmaster Of Seido Karate Is Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura.
Birin No Kamae
Postures: Fish Tail Posture
Gyaku Fudo No Kamae
Postures: Front End Of Bo Down/ 45° Down To Right
Fumikomi-Ashi
Postures: A Step Where One Leg Crosses The Other
Hangetsu Garyu No Kamae
Postures: Half Moon Crouching Dragon Stance
Hangetsu No Kamae
Postures: Half Moon Posture
Kamae
Postures: Fighting Stance/Posture. Whole Body Position
Kamaete
Postures: Move To Stance
Kata Ashi Ryuhen No Kamae
Postures: One Leg Moving Dragon Posture
Kata Hiza No Enshin No Kamae
Postures: One Knee Circle Posture
Koken No Kamae
Postures: Fox Paw Posture
Kosa
Postures: Stepping
Maebane No Kamae
Postures: Front Wings Posture
Okuri Ashi
Postures: Slide Step
Ryuhen No Kamae
Postures: Moving Dragon Posture
Sagiashi Ryuhen No Kamae
Postures: Heron Leg Moving Dragon Posture
Suihei No Kamae
Postures: Hold Jo Horizontally In Front Of Body
Tachi No Kamae
Postures: Bo Held Vertically/45° To Right
Taisei
Postures: Poition Or Posture Of A Kamae
Yoko Kosa
Postures: Side Cross Step
Chusoku Heiko Dachi
Stances: Parallel Stance On Balls Of Feet
Dachi
Stances: Stance
Fudo Dachi
Stances: Normal Stance Or Ready Stance
Garyu Dachi
Stances: Crouching Dragon Stance
Heiko Dachi
Stances: Parallel Stance
Heisoku Dachi
Stances: Closed Toe Stance
Kake Dachi
Stances: Hook Stance (Also Called “Kake Ashi Dachi”)
Kata Hiza Dachi
Stances: One Knee Stance
Kiba Dachi
Stances: Straddle/Horse Stance
Kokutsu Dachi
Stances: Back-Leaning Stance
Kuzure Heiko Dachi
Stances: Staggered Parallel Stance
Musubi Dachi
Stances: Open-Toe Stance
Nekoashi Dachi
Stances: Cat Stance
Re Dachi
Stances: Fighting Stance
Sagiashi Dachi
Stances: One-Legged Stance
Sanchin Dachi
Stances: Three-Point Stance
Shiko Dachi
Stances: Sumo Stance
Suriashi Dachi
Stances: Gliding Step Stance
Tsuruashi Dachi
Stances: Crane Stance
Uchi Hachiji Dachi
Stances: Parallel Stance, Toes Pointed In
Zenkutsu Dachi
Stances: Forward-Leaning Stance
Chudan Soto-Uke
Blocks: Middle Outside Block
Chudan Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai
Blocks: Combined Middle Inside & Downward Block
Chudan Uchi-Uke
Blocks: Middle Inside Block
Gedan-Barai
Blocks: Lower Block
Hiji Yoko Uke
Blocks: Side Elbow Block
Hiji-Uke
Blocks: Elbow Block
Jodan Uke
Blocks: High Block
Juji Uke
Blocks: Crossed Arm Block
Kake Uke
Blocks: Circular Downward Forearm Block (Hook Block)
Kakiwake Uke
Blocks: Double Downward Circular Block
Koken Uke
Blocks: Wrist Block
Kote Uke
Blocks: Wrist/Forearm Block
Shuryo Dosa
Blocks: Circular Block With Bo
Shuto Enkei Uke
Blocks: Knife-Hand Circular Block
Shuto Mawashi-Uke
Blocks: Knife-Hand Roundhouse Block
Soete Chudan Uchi Uke
Blocks: Reinfored Middle Inside Block
Teisoku Uke
Blocks: Block / Jam Kick With Bottom Of Foot
Tensho Uke
Blocks: Rolling Hand Block
Uchi-Uke
Blocks: Inside Block
Uke
Blocks: Block
Awase-Tsuki
Strikes: Combined Middle Punch/Face Punch
Chudan Gyaku-Zuki
Strikes: Middle Reverse Punch
Chudan Morote-Tsuki
Strikes: Middle Double Punch
Chudan Nukite
Strikes: Middle Spear Hand
Chudan Oizuki
Strikes: Lunge Punch To Middle
Chudan Zuki
Strikes: Middle Punch
Gedan Gyaku-Zuki
Strikes: Lower Reverse Punch
Haishu
Strikes: Back Of Hand
Haito
Strikes: Inner Knife Hand
Hiji Age
Strikes: Rising Elbow
Hiji Mawashi Ate
Strikes: Roundhouse Elbow Strike
Hiji Oroshi Ate
Strikes: Descending Elbow Strike
Hiji Ushiro Age Ate
Strikes: Back Rising Elbow Strike
Hiji Yoko Ate
Strikes: Side Elbow Strike
Hiji-Ushiro Ate
Strikes: Back Elbow Strike
Ippon-Ken
Strikes: Forefinger Fist
Jodan Zuki
Strikes: Upper Punch
Jun-Zuki
Strikes: Side Punch
Kagi-Zuki
Strikes: Hook Punch
Keiko
Strikes: Chicken Beak Hand
Koken
Strikes: Wrist
Kumade
Strikes: Bear Claw Hand
Morote Haito
Strikes: Double Inner Knife Hand Strike
Morote Nukite
Strikes: Double Spear Hand Strike
Morote Zuki
Strikes: Double Punch
Nakadaka Ken
Strikes: Middle Finger Fist
Namegaishi Tate Uchi
Strikes: Returning Wave Vertical Strike
Namegaishi Yoko Uchi
Strikes: Returning Wave Side Strike
Nukite
Strikes: Spear Hand
Sanbon Morote Tsuki
Strikes: Three Times Double Punch
Sayu Suihei Tsuki
Strikes: Side Strike With Tip Of Jo
Seiken
Strikes: Forefist
Seiken Ago Tsuki
Strikes: Fore-Fist Strike To The Chin
Seiken Awase Tsuki
Strikes: Combined Middle/Face Punch
Seiken Chudan Morote Tsuki
Strikes: Double Middle Punch With Forefist
Seiken Chudon Tsuki
Strikes: Middle Punch With Forefist
Seiken Gedan Morote Tsuki
Strikes: Double Downward Punch With Forefist
Seiken Gedan Tsuki
Strikes: Downward Punch With Forefist
Seiken Gyaku Tsuki
Strikes: Reverse Punch With Forefist
Seiken Jodan Morote Tsuki
Strikes: Double Upper Punch With Forefist
Seiken Jodan Tsuki
Strikes: Upper Punch With Forefist
Seiken Oi Tsuki
Strikes: Lunge Punch With Forefist
Seiken Sanbon Tsuki
Strikes: High, Middle, Low Punches With Forefist
Shita Tsuki
Strikes: Forefist Short Punch
Shotei
Strikes: Palm Heel
Shuto
Strikes: Knife-Hand
Shuto Gamen Uchi
Strikes: Knife-Hand Roundhouse Strike
Shuto Hizo-Uchi
Strikes: Knife-Hand Strike To Spleen Or Ribs
Shuto Sakotsu-Uchi
Strikes: Knife-Hand Strike To Collarbone
Shuto Sakotsu-Uchi Komi
Strikes: Knife-Hand Driving Strike To The Collarbone
Shuto Uchi-Uchi
Strikes: Inner Knife-Hand Strike
Tate Ken
Strikes: Vertical Fist
Tate Nukite
Strikes: Vertical Spear Hand
Tettsui
Strikes: Hammerfist
Tettsui Gammen-Uchi
Strikes: Hammerfist Roundhouse Strike
Tettsui Uchi-Uchi
Strikes: Hammer Inside Punch
Toho
Strikes: Sword-Peak Hand
Tsuki
Strikes: Punch
Tsuki Age
Strikes: Rising Punch
Uraken
Strikes: Backfist
Uraken Furi-Uchi
Strikes: Low Inverted Back Fist
Uraken Mawashi-Uchi
Strikes: Inverted Fist Roundhouse Strike
Uraken Sayu Uchi
Strikes: Inverted Fist Strike To The Side
Uraken Shomen-Uchi
Strikes: Inverted Fist Strike To Face
Chusoku
Kicks: Ball of Foot
Haisoku
Kicks: In Step/Top Of Foot
Kakato
Kicks: Heel
Sokuto
Kicks: Outer “Knife” Edge Of Foot
Teisoku
Kicks: Sole Of Foot
Gedan Mawashi-Geri
Kicks: Lower Roundhouse Kick
Geri
Kicks: Kicks That Thrust Or Snap
Hirate Ashi Barai
Kicks: Open Hand Outside Sweep
Hiza-Geri
Kicks: Knee Kick
Kakato Geri
Kicks: Heel Kick
Kakato Otoshi
Kicks: Axe Kick
Kakato Ushiro Keage
Kicks: Rising Back Heel Kick
Kakato Ushiro-Geri
Kicks: Backward Rising Heel Kick (To The Groin)
Kake Geri
Kicks: Hook Kick
Kansetsu Geri
Kicks: Joint Kick
Keage
Kicks: Kicks That Rise Straight Up
Kekomi
Kicks: Driving Kick
Kin Geri
Kicks: Groin Kick (Also Called “Kinteki Geri”)
Mae Geri
Kicks: Front Snap Kick
Mae Keage
Kicks: Front Straight Leg High Kick
Mawashi Geri
Kicks: Roundhouse Kick
Soto Mawashi Geri
Kicks: Outside Roundhouse Kick (Crescent)
Tobi Geri
Kicks: Jumping Kick
Tobi Hiza Geri
Kicks: Jumping Knee Kick
Uchi Mawashi Geri
Kicks: Inside Roundhouse Kick
Ushiro Geri
Kicks: Back Kick
Ushiro Mawashi Geri
Kicks: Back Spin Kick
Yoko Geri
Kicks: Side Thrust Kick
Yoko Keage
Kicks: Side Straight Leg High Kick