Terminology and Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Go
A
Hard
2
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Ju
A
Soft
3
Q
Ryu
A
Style
4
Q
Kara
A
Empty
5
Q
Te
A
Hand
6
Q
Ki
A
Spirit/Inner Power
7
Q
Kiai
A
Shout to unite inner power and ki
8
Q
Dan
A
Level
9
Q
Jodan
A
Upper Level
10
Q
Chudan
A
Middle Level
11
Q
Gedan
A
Lower Level
12
Q
Hidari
A
Left
13
Q
Migi
A
Right
14
Q
Mawate
A
Turn
15
Q
Rei
A
Bow
16
Q
Yoi
A
Ready
17
Q
Hajime
A
Begin
18
Q
Yame
A
Stop
19
Q
Mokuso
A
Close eyes for meditation
20
Q
Kihon (kihon waza)
A
Basics or fundamentals (waza=techniques)
21
Q
Kata
A
Form
22
Q
Kumite
A
Sparring
23
Q
Karatedo
A
The way of Karate
24
Q
Karateka
A
Student of Karate
25
Q
Obi
A
Belt/Sash
26
Q
Uwagi
A
Jacket of the Gi
27
Q
Shitabaki
A
Pants of the Gi
28
Q
Seiza
A
Kneeling Position
29
Q
Senpai
A
Senior class mate
30
Q
Sensei
A
Teacher
31
Q
Shinzen
A
The front of the Dojo (like the altar)
32
Q
Kyokodo
A
Intensity
33
Q
Kime
A
Focus (or power)
34
Q
Kokoro
A
Strong Spirit
35
Q
Mokuteki
A
Purpose
36
Q
Mushin
A
Empty Mind
37
Q
Zanshin
A
Awareness
38
Q
Renma
A
Polish or Cultivate
39
Q
Do
A
Path
40
Q
Fudoshin
A
Immovable mind
41
Q
Naore
A
Return
42
Q
Kamaete
A
Begin
