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