| Club Aims |
| Club History |
| Instructors |
| Club Record |
| Club News |
| Training Times |
| Karate Etiquette |
| History of Karate |
| What is Karate |
| Calendar |
| Karate Terminology |
| How to Find Us |
| Links |
| Grading System |
Samantha Powell receives her trophy from Hanshi Asano
Susumu Asano in the Team Kumite
| A | |
|---|---|
| Adams apple | Hichu |
| Agreement | Oss |
| Applications | Bunkai - (of Kata) |
| Arch Block | Ko uke |
| Arm | Wan |
| Arm Bar | Gatame |
| Art of the Spear | Naginata jutsu is a well practiced art of the samurai women of Japan. |
| Assistant Instructor | Shidoin - Formally recognised Instructor who has not yet been recognised as a SENSEI.. The SHIDOIN serves as the instructor who teaches the technical aspects of Karate. |
| Attack-Defence | Ko bo ittchi - The connection between the two. |
| Attention stance | Heisoku Dachi - Feet are together and pointed straight forward.Also Musubi dachi - with feet pointed slightly outward. |
| Augmented Block | Morote uke - One arm and fist support the other arm in a block. |
| B | |
|---|---|
| Back | Ushiro |
| Back fist | Uraken - "Back Knuckle" or fist. |
| Back kick | Ushiro Geri - Kick executed by thrusting heel to rear, at opponent attacking from behind. |
| Back of hand strike | Haishu Uchi - A strike with the back of the hand. |
| Back of hand block | Haishu Uke - A block using the back of the hand. |
| Back of the arms block | Haiwan Uke |
| Back punch | Ura zuki - An upper cut punch used at close range. |
| Back Stance | Kokutsu dachi - A stance which has most of the weight to the back. |
| Back of neck | Keichu |
| Ball of foot | Koshi |
| Base of thumb strike | Keito Uchi |
| Basic | Kihon - Basic, Fundamental. |
| Bear hand | Kumade |
| Begin | Hajime - A command given to start a given drill Kata, or Kumite. |
| Belly | Hara |
| Back of hands'X' block | Haishu Juji Uke - using the back of the hands. |
| Below black belt | Mudansha - Students without black-belt ranking. |
| Belt | Obi |
| Big | O' - also "Major" |
| Black | Kuroi |
| Black belt holder | Yudansha |
| Blue | Aoi |
| Body | Tai |
| Body evasion | Tai sabaki - body movement/shifting. |
| Bow | Rei - "Respect". A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. |
| Break-fall techniques | Ukemi waza |
| Breaking | Tameshiwari |
| Breathing | Kyoku |
| Brown | Cha-iroi |
| Brown and White | Cha-iroi Ichi Shiroi |
| Brown and Double White | Cha-iroi Ni Shiroi |
| Bull Strike Seiryuto - A hand technique delivered with the base of the SHUTO (Knife hand). | |
| C | |
|---|---|
| Call to referees | Hantei- for judgement in contest. |
| Cat Leg Stance | Neko ashi dachi |
| Catching technique | Tsukami waza - A blocking technique by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques. |
| Chest | Mune |
| Choking/Strangling techniques | Shime waza |
| Chop | Shuto - Strike made with the bottom edge of hand with hand open and held rigid. (Opp. of ridge hand.) |
| Coccyx | Bitei |
| Collar | Eri |
| Collar bone | Sakotsu |
| Competition | Shiai - A match or a contest (Event). |
| Continuation techniques | Oyo waza - Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition. |
| Counter attack | Kaeshi |
| Counter attack s/f sparring | Kaeshu Ippon Kumite |
| Crane Block | Ko uke - Same as KAKUTO UKE |
| Crane Leg Stance | Sagi ashi dachi - Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI |
| Crane Stance | TSURU ASHI DACHI sometimes referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Crescent Kick | Mikazuki geri |
| Crossed-Leg Stance | Kosa dachi |
| D | |
|---|---|
| Distancing | Ma-ai - Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. |
| Double Kick | Nidan geri |
| Double wedging block | Kakiwake - A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab. |
| Draw | Hikiwake |
| Driving knee kick | Hizaken Geri - Strike driving the knee into the target. |
| Dropping | Otoshi |
| Dropping elbow strike | Otoshi empi uchi - An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate. |
| E | |
|---|---|
| Eagles beak hand | Washide |
| Ears | Mimi |
| Egg in the Nest Ready Position | Horan - No Kamae A "ready" position used in some KATA where the fist is covered by the other hand. |
| Elbow | Empi (Anatomical) - also known as Hiji |
| Elbow strike | Hiji Ate - Also referred to as EMPI UCHI. |
| Elbow block | Hiji Uke - A blocking action using the elbow. |
| Empty hand | Kara Te (Ancient - China Hand), A style of empty hand fighting whose basics come from China and was further developed in Okinawa and Japan. |
| Etiquette | Reigi - Also referred to as REISHIKI. Observance of proper etiquette at all times (but especially observance of proper DOJO etiquette) is as much a part of one's training as the practice of techniques. Observation of etiquette indicates one's sincerity, one's willingness to learn, and one's recognition of the rights and interests of others. |
| Evasion | Kawashi |
| F | |
|---|---|
| Fast | Hayai |
| Feint | Sorashi - Fake attack. |
| Finger | Yubi |
| Fist | Ken - Closed hand used for various strikes. |
| Fist Law | Kempo - A generic term to describe fighting systems that uses the fist. In this regard, KARATE is also KEMPO |
| Five step basic sparring | Gohon Kumite - The attacker steps in five consecutive times with a striking technique with each step. The defender steps back five times, blocking each technique. After the fifth block, the defender executes a counter-strike. |
| Floor pattern | Embusen - of movement in a given KATA. |
| Flowing water block | Manji uke - A Double block where one arm executes GEDAN BARAI to one side, while the other arm executes JODAN UCHI UKE (or JODAN SOTO YOKO TE). |
| Flying Side Kick | Yoko tobi geri |
| Focus of Power | Kime |
| Following Techniques | Henka Waza - Techniques used after OYO WAZA is applied. |
| Foot | Ashi |
| Foot Sweep | Ashi Barai |
| Foot Techniques | Ashi Waza |
| Forefinger Knuckle | Hitosashi Ippon Ken |
| Four finger spearhand thrust | Yonhon Nukite |
| Forearm | Ude |
| Forearm block | Ude Uke |
| Fork | Sai - An Okinawan weapon that is shaped like the Greek letter 'Psi' with the middle tang extended. |
| Formal set movements | Kata - A complete set of choreographed martial movements. |
| Forward | Zenshin |
| Forward fall/roll | Mae ukemi |
| Forward Stance | Zenkutsu dachi |
| Foul | Chui - (In competition). |
| Free Sparring | Jiyu Kumite |
| Front | Mae |
| Front Kick | Mae Geri - Kick with the ball of the foot impacting target parallel to the kicking leg. |
| Front leg kick | Mae ashi geri - Kicking with the front leg. |
| Front Snap Kick | Mae geri keage - Also referred to as MAE KEAGE. |
| Front Thrust Kick | Mae geri kekomi - Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. |
| Front or top of head | Shomen - Also the designated front of a Dojo. |
| Fundamental | Kihon - Basic techniques. |
| G | |
|---|---|
| Grappling skills | Tuite |
| Great/Greater | Dai |
| Green | Midori |
| Grinding handle | Tonfa - A farm tool developed into a weapon by the Okinawans. |
| H | |
|---|---|
| Head | Atama |
| Harmony | Ai |
| Hair | Kami |
| Hand | Te |
| Half forward stance | Moto dachi - also referred to as HAN-ZENKUTSU DACHI. |
| Half-moon Stance | Hangetsu Dachi |
| Half point | Waza-ari |
| Hammer Fist | Kentsui - Also known as TETTSUI. |
| Hammer Fist Strike | Kentsui uchi - also TETTSUI UCHI |
| Harmonious Spirit | Ai Ki |
| Heel Kick | Kakato Geri - Kick where heel is used to strike opponent, generally to the rear. (as in Ushiro geri) or less frequently in our style as an Axe kick. |
| Heron stance | Tsuru ashi dachi - also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Hidden techniques | Kakushi waza |
| Hips | Koshi |
| Hooking block | Kage Uke |
| Hooking hand | Kake-te - see also "Hook Block" or "Hooking Technique." |
| Hook Punch | Kagi Tsuki |
| Hooking Technique | Kake-waza |
| Hour-glass Stance | Sanchin dachi |
| HQ / Main Dojo | Honbu Dojo A term used to refer to the central dojo of an organization. |
| I | |
|---|---|
| "I ask of You..." | Onegai shimasu "I make a request" - This is said while bowing to one's partner when initiating practice, to the instructor at the beginning of training, or to anyone when asking a favor/request. |
| Immovable Stance | Sochin dachi - Also referred to as Fudo Dachi. |
| Inside block | Uchi Uke - Mid body block with an inside to outside motion of the forearm. |
| Inside of the arms block | Naiwan Uke |
| Inside Roundhouse Kick | Uchi mawashi geri |
| Instep kick | Kin Geri - (to groin). |
| J | |
|---|---|
| Japanese slippers | Zori |
| Joined Fingertips | Keiko |
| Joined Hand Block | Awase Uke |
| Joint-lock techniques | Kansetsu waza |
| Jumping in punch | Tobi Tsuki |
| Jump Kick | Tobi geri |
| Junior student | Kohai - A student junior to oneself. |
| K | |
|---|---|
| Karate Training uniform | Gi |
| Kick | Geri |
| Kneecap | Hizagashira |
| Knee Kick | Hiza Geri - See Hizaken Geri. |
| Kneeling bow | Za-rei - The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position. |
| Kneeling position | Seiza - A proper sitting position. Sitting on one's knees. It is used for the formal opening and closing of the class. |
| Knife | Tanto - Short dagger or long knife, often used during seppuku. |
| Knife edge kick | Sokuto Geri - Kick performed with blade edge of foot. |
| L | |
|---|---|
| "L" stance | Renoji dachi - A stance with feet making a "L-shape." |
| Learning by imitating | Manabu - A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor. |
| Left | Hadari |
| Less, Lesser | Sho |
| Level/Rank or Degree | Dan - Black Belt rank. Ranks under Black Belt are called KYU ranks. |
| Line Up | Saei Rei Tu |
| Live-in student/disciple | Uchi deshi - A student who lives in a dojo and devotes him/herself both to training and to the maintenance of the dojo (and sometimes to personal service to the SENSEI of the dojo). |
| Long staff | Bo |
| Long staff techniques | Bojutsu |
| Long sword | Katana - Japanese curved long sword. |
| Lose (Competition) | Hansoku-make - through violation of rules. |
| Low block | Gedan Barai |
| Low Forearm Block | Gedan Ude Uke |
| Lower level | Gedan - The lower region of the body,usually from the hips down. |
| Lower level X block | Gedan Juji Uke |
| Lunge Punch | Kizami Tsuki |
| M | |
|---|---|
| Martial arts | Bugei |
| Martial scream | Ki Ai - Shout used to harmonise the body and energy during a martial technique. |
| Martial techniques | Bujutsu |
| Martial way | Budo - The Japanese character for "BU" (martial) is derived from characters meaning "stop" and (a weapon like a) "halberd." The way (DO) of Karate is thus equivalent to the way of BU, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence as far as possible. |
| Master | Hanshi - An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organisation, signifying their understanding of their art. "Teacher of Teachers" |
| Master of oneself | Renshi - This person is considered an expert instructor. This status is prerequisite before attaining the status as KYOSHI. |
| Master Instructor | Kyoshi - A Dan level in the sequence of RENSHI, KYOSHI, and HANSHI. |
| Mastoid process | Dokko - (behind the ear). |
| Meditation | Mokuso |
| Middle Finger Knuckle | Nakadaka ippon ken |
| Middle level | Chudan - The section of the body. The torso and up to just below shoulder height. |
| Mountain Punch | Yama zuki - A wide U-shaped double punch. |
| N | |
|---|---|
| Natural Position | Shizentai - The body remains relaxed but alert. |
| Neck | Kubi |
| No Mind | Mushin - The state of being that allows freedom and flexibility to react and adapt to a given situation. |
| O | |
|---|---|
| Official contest | Shobu |
| One attack semi free sparring | Jiyu Ippon Kumite |
| One point | Ippon |
| One Leg Stance | Sagi ashi dachi - Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI. |
| One step sparring | Ippon Kumite - The designated attacker makes one attack, after which the defender counter-attacks. |
| Open hand | Kaisho - This refers to the type of blow which is delivered with the open palm. It can also be used to describe other hand blows in which the fist is not fully clenched. |
| Open leg stance | Hachiji Dachi |
| Orange | Orenji |
| Orthodox punch | Oi Tsuki - Punch performed with the hand over the forward leg in stance. |
| Out of Bounds | Jogai - Used in tournaments. |
| Outer block | Soto Uke - Mid body block with an outside to inside motion of the forearm. |
| P | |
|---|---|
| Palm heel | Teisho - Strike made with the palm or "heel" of the hand. |
| Parallel Punch | Heiko Tsuki - (A double, simultaneous punch). |
| Parallel stance | Heiko Dachi - A natural stance. Feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed straight forward. Some Kata begin from this position. |
| Point of jaw | Kachikake |
| Pole arm | Yari - with a straight narrow blade designed for thrusting. |
| Posture | Kamae - A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. |
| Practice Tournament | Rensei - Competitors are critiqued on their performances. |
| Pre-emptive attack | Sen sen no sen - Attacking before the opponent attacks. |
| Pressing Block | Osae uke |
| Pressure Point techniques | Kyusho waza |
| Prop, Propping | Sasae |
| Pull | Hiku |
| Pulling in hand | Hikite - The retracting (pulling and twisting) arm during a technique. |
| Punch | Tsuki - A strike made with a closed fist using the knuckles |
| Purple | Murasaki |
| Push | Osu |
| Q | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| R | |
|---|---|
| Raising of the hand | Sashite - either to strike, grab, or block. |
| Ready | Yoi |
| Rear elbow strike | Ushiro empi uchi - Striking to the rear with the elbow. |
| Rearward | Koshin |
| Receive/Receiver | Uke - A defensive motion made to deflect or stop an attack (receiving it) |
| Red | Aka |
| Relax | Enorei |
| Remaining mind/alert | Zanshin - Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state |
| Resuscitation method | Kuatsu - The method of resuscitating a person who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or shock. |
| Resuscitating techniques | Kappo - Techniques of resuscitating people who have succumbed to a shock to the nervous system. |
| Returning Wave | Nami-gaeshi - Foot technique found in Tekki Shodan to block an attack to the groin area. The technique can also be used to strike the opponent's inner thigh or knee, as well as to sweep an opponent's leg. |
| Reverse roundhouse kick | Ushiro Mawashi Geri |
| Reverse punch | Gyaku Tsuki - Punch performed with the hand opposite the forward leg in stance. |
| Rice flails | Nunchaku - An Okinawan weapon consisting of two sticks connected by rope or chain. This was originally used by the Okinawans as a farm tool to thrash rice straw. |
| Ridge hand strike | Haito - Strike made with the "ridge" of the hand just above the thumb.(Opp. of a Shuto or knife hand.) |
| Right | Migi |
| Rising | Age |
| Rising Block | Age Uke |
| Rising Punch | Age Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Ritual suicide | Seppuku - The ritual of suicide in Japanese culture used to regain ones lost honor. |
| Roundhouse kick | Mawashi Geri - This kick pivots at the knee, rotates around the body, hitting with the ball of the foot. For hitting with the instep the command is SEASHI MAWASHI GERI. |
| Roundhouse Punch | Mawashi Tsuki |
| Roundhouse elbow strike | Mawashi hiji ate - "Circular Elbow Strike". Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI. |
| S | |
|---|---|
| Sacrifice | Sutemi |
| Same technique | Onaji waza - ( in competition) |
| School | Ryu |
| Scissor Punch | Hasami Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Scooping Block | Sukui uke |
| Semi forward stance | Moroashi Dachi |
| Senior student | Sempai |
| Short staff | Jo |
| Short sword | Wakizashi - of the same style as the katana, about three quarters the length. |
| Side | Yoko |
| Side roundhouse elbow strike | Yoko mawashi empi uchi - Striking with the elbow to the side. |
| Side snap kick | Yoko geri keage - Also referred to as YOKO GERI KEAGE. |
| Side thrust kick | Yoko geri kekomi - Also referred to as YOKO GERI KEKOMI. |
| Silent KIAI | Kensei - The technique with silent Kiai. Related to meditation. |
| Simultaneous attack | Sen no sen - Attacking at the exact moment when the opponent attacks. |
| Sincerity of mind | Makoto - A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events. |
| Single finger spearhand | Ippon Nukite - A stabbing attack using only the extended index finger. |
| Single knuckle fist | Ippon Ken - A fist made with one knuckle extended, usually the index Generally used for a pressure point strike. |
| Sleeve | Sode |
| Slow | Joko |
| Small, Minor | Ko |
| Snap Kick | Keage - (Literally, Kick rising). |
| Solar plexus | Kyosen - (also Suigetsu). |
| Sole of foot | Ashi Ura |
| Sparring | Kumite |
| Spear | Naginata - A pole arm with a blade affixed to the end designed for slashing. |
| Spear hand strike | Nukite - A strike made with the open hand, thrusting forward with the tips of the fingers. (Hand generally held vertically.) |
| Spirit, Heart | Kokoro - In Japanese culture, the spirit dwells in the Heart. |
| Square Stance | Shiko dachi - A stance often used in Goju-Ryu and Shito-Ryu. |
| Stamp kick | Fumikomi - usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent. |
| Stance | Dachi |
| Stand Up | Ki Rei Tu |
| Sternum | Kyototsu |
| Stomach | Tomoe |
| Stop | Yame |
| Straddle stance | Kiba Dachi- Stance with feet parallel and twice shoulder width apart. |
| Straight | Choku |
| Straight punch | Choku Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Striking | Atemi (Esp. pressure points.) Atemi Waza Sriking Techniques. |
| Striking Post | Makiwara |
| Style | Kai |
| Sweeping | Harai Waza |
| Sweeping Block | Nagashi uke - using the palm of the hand to sweep the attack to the side of the body. |
| Sweeping technique | Harai Te - with the arm. |
| T | |
|---|---|
| "T" stance | Teiji dachi - A Stance with the feet in a "T-shape." |
| Teacher | Sensei |
| Technique(s) | Waza |
| Techniques (from sitting) | Suwari waza |
| Temple | Kasumi |
| Testicles | Kinteki |
| Three Point match | Sanbon shobu - Used in tournaments. |
| Three quarter facing | Hanmi |
| Three Step Sparring | Sanbon kumite |
| Throwing/take-down techniques | Nage waza |
| Thrust Kick | Kekomi - ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight). |
| Thumb Knuckle | Oyayubi ippon ken |
| Tibia | Kobore |
| Time up | Jikan |
| Toes | Ashi Yubi |
| Top of skull | Tento |
| Top of thigh | Mata |
| Training | Keiko - The only secret to success in Karate. |
| Training camp | Gasshuku - A special training camp. |
| Training Hall | Dojo - Place of the Way |
| Trapping block | Kakae Te |
| Triple punch | Sanbon Tsuki |
| Turn around | Mawat-te - A command given by the instructor for students to turn around. |
| Two finger spear hand | Nihon nukite - stabbing attack. |
| Two half points making Ippon | Waza-ari Awasette-Ippon |
| U | |
|---|---|
| "U"-Punch | Morote Tsuki - Punching with both fists. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI. |
| Upper level | Jodan - The upper section of the body, the head. |
| Uppercut | Ura zuki - An upper cut punch used at close range. |
| Upward Elbow Strike | Tate empi |
| V | |
|---|---|
| Vertical | Tate |
| Vertical Punch | Tate zuki - A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane. |
| Vitality | Ki - A Yang counterpart to Blood(Yin), it forms and circulates blood. |
| - | - |
| W | |
|---|---|
| Wait | Matte |
| Warrior class | Bushi |
| Way | Do |
| Way of the warrior | Bushido |
| Wedging open block | Kakiwake Uke |
| White | Shiroi |
| Winner by Superiority | Yusei-gachi |
| Wooden sword | Bokken |
| Wrist | Te Kubi |
| Wrist Joint | Koken |
| Wrist joint block | Kakuto uke - Also known as KO UKE. |
| Wrist joint strike | Kakuto uchi - Also known as KO UCHI. |
| X | |
|---|---|
| "X" block | Juji Uke - Block with both forearms crossed. |
| Y | |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Kiroi |
| Yes | Hai |
| Z | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| KICKS | |
|---|---|
| Crescent Kick | Mikazuki geri |
| Double Kick | Nidan geri |
| Flying Side Kick | Yoko tobi geri |
| Foot Sweep | Ashi Barai |
| Foot Techniques | Ashi Waza |
| Front Kick | Mae Geri - Kick with the ball of the foot impacting target parallel to the kicking leg. |
| Front leg kick | Mae ashi geri - Kicking with the front leg. |
| Front Snap Kick | Mae geri keage - Also referred to as MAE KEAGE. |
| Front Thrust Kick | Mae geri kekomi - Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. |
| Heel Kick | Kakato Geri - Kick where heel is used to strike opponent, generally to the rear. (as in Ushiro geri) or less frequently in our style as an Axe kick. |
| Inside Roundhouse Kick | Uchi mawashi geri |
| Jump Kick | Tobi geri |
| Kick | Geri |
| Knee Kick | Hiza Geri - See Hizaken Geri. |
| Knife edge kick | Sokuto Geri - Kick performed with blade edge of foot. |
| Reverse roundhouse kick | Ushiro Mawashi Geri |
| Roundhouse kick | Mawashi Geri - This kick pivots at the knee, rotates around the body, hitting with the ball of the foot. For hitting with the instep the command is SEASHI MAWASHI GERI. |
| Side snap kick | Yoko geri keage - Also referred to as YOKO GERI KEAGE. |
| Side thrust kick | Yoko geri kekomi - Also referred to as YOKO GERI KEKOMI. |
| Snap Kick | Keage - (Literally, Kick rising). |
| Thrust Kick | Kekomi - ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight). |
| STANCES | |
|---|---|
| Attention stance | Heisoku Dachi - Feet are together and pointed straight forward.Also Musubi dachi - with feet pointed slightly outward. |
| Back Stance | Kokutsu dachi - A stance which has most of the weight to the back. |
| Cat Leg Stance | Neko ashi dachi |
| Crane Leg Stance | Sagi ashi dachi - Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI |
| Crane Stance | TSURU ASHI DACHI sometimes referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Crossed-Leg Stance | Kosa dachi |
| Forward Stance | Zenkutsu dachi |
| Half forward stance | Moto dachi - also referred to as HAN-ZENKUTSU DACHI. |
| Half-moon Stance | Hangetsu Dachi |
| Heron stance | Tsuru ashi dachi - also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Hour-glass Stance | Sanchin dachi |
| Immovable Stance | Sochin dachi - Also referred to as Fudo Dachi. |
| "L" stance | Renoji dachi - A stance with feet making a "L-shape." |
| Natural Position | Shizentai - The body remains relaxed but alert. |
| One Leg Stance | Sagi ashi dachi - Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI. |
| Open leg stance | Hachiji Dachi |
| Parallel stance | Heiko Dachi - A natural stance. Feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed straight forward. Some Kata begin from this position. |
| Stance | Dachi |
| Stance | Dachi |
| "T" stance | Teiji dachi - A Stance with the feet in a "T-shape." |
| STRIKES | |
|---|---|
| Back fist | Uraken - "Back Knuckle" or fist. |
| Back punch | Ura zuki - An upper cut punch used at close range. |
| Base of thumb strike | Keito Uchi |
| Bull Strike Seiryuto - A hand technique delivered with the base of the SHUTO (Knife hand). | |
| Chop | Shuto - Strike made with the bottom edge of hand with hand open and held rigid. (Opp. of ridge hand.) |
| Dropping elbow strike | Otoshi empi uchi - An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate. |
| Elbow strike | Hiji Ate - Also referred to as EMPI UCHI. |
| Fist | Ken - Closed hand used for various strikes. |
| Forefinger Knuckle | Hitosashi Ippon Ken |
| Hammer Fist | Kentsui - Also known as TETTSUI. |
| Hammer Fist Strike | Kentsui uchi - also TETTSUI UCHI |
| Hook Punch | Kagi Tsuki |
| Jumping in punch | Tobi Tsuki |
| Lunge Punch | Kizami Tsuki |
| Mountain Punch | Yama zuki - A wide U-shaped double punch. |
| Open hand | Kaisho - This refers to the type of blow which is delivered with the open palm. It can also be used to describe other hand blows in which the fist is not fully clenched. |
| Orthodox punch | Oi Tsuki - Punch performed with the hand over the forward leg in stance. |
| Palm heel | Teisho - Strike made with the palm or "heel" of the hand. |
| Parallel Punch | Heiko Tsuki - (A double, simultaneous punch). |
| Punch | Tsuki - A strike made with a closed fist using the knuckles |
| Rear elbow strike | Ushiro empi uchi - Striking to the rear with the elbow. |
| Ridge hand strike | Haito - Strike made with the "ridge" of the hand just above the thumb.(Opp. of a Shuto or knife hand.) |
| Rising Punch | Age Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Roundhouse Punch | Mawashi Tsuki |
| Roundhouse elbow strike | Mawashi hiji ate - "Circular Elbow Strike". Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI. |
| Scissor Punch | Hasami Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Single finger spearhand | Ippon Nukite - A stabbing attack using only the extended index finger. |
| Single knuckle fist | Ippon Ken - A fist made with one knuckle extended, usually the index Generally used for a pressure point strike. |
| Straight punch | Choku Tsuki (Zuki) |
| Striking | Atemi (Esp. pressure points.) Atemi Waza Sriking Techniques. |
| Triple punch | Sanbon Tsuki |
| Two finger spear hand | Nihon nukite - "stabbing" attack. |
| Uppercut | Ura zuki - An upper cut punch used at close range. |
| Upward Elbow Strike | Tate empi |
| Vertical Punch | Tate zuki - A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane. |
| Wrist joint strike | Kakuto uchi - Also known as KO UCHI. |
| BLOCKS | |
|---|---|
| Arch Block | Ko uke |
| Augmented Block | Morote uke - One arm and fist support the other arm in a block. |
| Back of hand block | Haishu Uke - A block using the back of the hand. |
| Back of the arms block | Haiwan Uke |
| Back of hands'X' block | Haishu Juji Uke - using the back of the hands. |
| Double wedging block | Kakiwake - A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab. |
| Elbow block | Hiji Uke - A blocking action using the elbow. |
| Forearm block | Ude Uke |
| Hooking block | Kage Uke |
| Inside block | Uchi Uke - Mid body block with an inside to outside motion of the forearm. |
| Inside of the arms block | Naiwan Uke |
| Joined Hand Block | Awase Uke |
| Low block | Gedan Barai |
| Low Forearm Block | Gedan Ude Uke |
| Lower level X block | Gedan Juji Uke |
| Pressing Block | Osae uke |
| Rising Block | Age Uke |
| Scooping Block | Sukui uke |
| Sweeping Block | Nagashi uke - using the palm of the hand to sweep the attack to the side of the body. |
| Trapping block | Kakae Te |
| Wedging open block | Kakiwake Uke |
| Wrist joint block | Kakuto uke - Also known as KO UKE. |
| "X" block | Juji Uke - Block with both forearms crossed. |