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Samantha Powell receives her trophy from Hanshi Asano
Susumu Asano in the Team Kumite
| A | |
|---|---|
| Age | Rising |
| Age Tsuki (Zuki) | Rising Punch. |
| Age Uke | Rising Block. |
| Age Zuki | See Age Tsuki. |
| Aka | Red |
| Aoi | Blue |
| Ai | Harmony |
| Ai Ki | Harmonious Spirit |
| Ashi Barrai | sweeping block |
| Ashi Ura | Sole of foot |
| Ashi Waza | Foot Techniques |
| Ashi Yubi | Toes (also called Tsuma) |
| Ashi | Foot |
| Atama | Head |
| Atemi Waza | Striking Techniques. (Esp. pressure points) |
| Atemi | Striking. (Esp. pressure points) |
| Awase Uke | "Joined Hand Block" |
| Awase Tsuki | "U Punch". Also referred to as MOROTE ZUKI. |
| B | |
|---|---|
| Bitei | Coccyx |
| Bo | Long Staff |
| Bojutsu | Long staff techniques |
| Bokken | Wooden sword |
| Bugei | Martial arts |
| Bujutsu | Martial techniques |
| Bunkai | Applications of Kata |
| Bushi | Warrior class |
| Bushido | Way of the warrior |
| C | |
|---|---|
| Cha-iroi | Brown |
| Cha-iroi Ichi Shiroi | Brown and White |
| Cha-iroi Ni Shiroi | Brown and Double White |
| Choku Tsuki | Straight punch |
| Choku | Straight |
| Chudan | The Middle section of the body. The torso and up to just below shoulder height. |
| Chui | Foul (In competition) |
| D | |
|---|---|
| Dachi | Stance |
| Dai | Great/Greater |
| Dan | "Level", "Rank" or "Degree". Black Belt rank. |
| Do | The Way |
| Dojo | Place of the Way ; Training Hall. |
| Dokko | Mastoid process (behind the ear) |
| E | |
|---|---|
| Embusen | Floor pattern of movement in a given KATA. |
| Empi | (Anatomical) Elbow |
| Empi Uchi | Elbow strike |
| Empi | Name of a kata |
| Enorei | Relax |
| Eri | Collar |
| F | |
|---|---|
| Fudo Dachi | Rooted stance or ready stance, feet parallel approximately shoulder width apart. |
| Fumikomi | "Stamp kick", usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent. |
| G | |
|---|---|
| Gankaku Dachi | "Crane Stance", sometimes referred to as Tsuru ashi dachi and Sagi ashi dachi. |
| Gasshuku | A special training camp |
| Gatame | Arm Bar |
| Gedan Juji Uke | Lower cross block |
| Gedan | The lower region of the body, usually from the hips down |
| Gedan Barai | Low block |
| Gedan Ude Uke | "Low Forearm block" |
| Geri | Kick |
| Gi | Karate Training uniform |
| Go No Sen | The tactic where one allows the opponent to attack first so to open up targets for counterattack. |
| Gohon Kumite | Five step basic sparring. |
| Gyaku Tsuki | Punch performed with the hand opposite the forward leg in stance |
| H | |
|---|---|
| Hachiji Dachi | Open leg stance |
| Hadari | Left |
| Hai | Yes |
| Haishu Juji Uke | 'X' shaped block using the back of the hands |
| Haishu Uchi | A strike with the back of the hand |
| Haishu Uke | A block using the back of the hand |
| Haito | Strike made with the "ridge" of the hand just above the thumb. (Opp. of a hammer fist or knife hand) |
| Haiwan Uke | Back of the arms block |
| Hajime | "Begin". A command given to start a given drill, Kata, or Kumite |
| Hangetsu Dachi | "Half-Moon Stance" |
| Hanmi | Three quarter facing |
| Hanshi | Literally Meaning Instructor of Instructors. (One who is qualified to instruct other Instructors. |
| Hansoku-make | Lose through violation of rules |
| Hantei | Call to referees for judgement |
| Hasami Tsuki | "Scissor Punch" |
| Harai Te | "Sweeping technique with the arm" |
| Harai Waza | "Sweeping techniques" |
| Hara | Stomach |
| Hayai | Fast |
| Heiko Dachi | A natural stance. Feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed straight forward. |
| Heiko Tsuki | "Parallel Punch" (A double, simultaneous (punch) |
| Heisoku Dachi | An informal attention stance. Feet are together and pointed straight forward |
| Henka Waza | Techniques used after OYO WAZA is applied. Henka waza is varied and many, dependent on the given condition |
| Hichu | Adams apple |
| Hidari | "Left" |
| Hiji | "Elbow", also known as EMPI |
| Hiji Ate | "Elbow Strike". Also referred to as EMPI UCHI |
| Hiji Uke | A receiving action using the elbow |
| Hikite | The retracting (pulling and twisting) arm during a technique. It can also be used as a pulling technique after a grab, or a strike rearward with the elbow |
| Hikiwake | Draw |
| Hiku | Pull |
| Hiraken | Strike made with the back of the knuckles on a fist (Generally done very fast and whip-like) |
| Hitosashi Ippon Ken | "Forefinger Knuckle" |
| Hiza Geri | See Hizaken Geri |
| Hizaken Geri | Strike driving the knee into the target |
| Hizagashira | Kneecap |
| Honbu Dojo | A term used to refer to the central dojo of an organization |
| Hon | Basic, Fundamental |
| Horan No Kamae | "Egg in the Nest Ready Position." A "ready" position used in some KATA where the fist in covered by the other hand |
| I | |
|---|---|
| Ippon | One point |
| Ippon Ken | A fist made with one knuckle extended, usually the index or middle finger. Generally used for a pressure point strike |
| Ippon Kumite | "One step sparring". The designated attacker makes one attack, after which the defender counter-attacks |
| Ippon Nukite | A stabbing attack using only the extended index finger |
| J | |
|---|---|
| Jikan | Time up |
| Jiyu Ippon Kumite | One attack semi free sparring |
| Jiyu Kumite | "Free Sparring" |
| Jo | Short staff |
| Jodan | The upper section of the body, the head |
| Jogai | "Out of Bounds". Used in tournaments |
| Joko | Slow |
| Ju | Ten |
| Juji Uke | Block with both forearms crossed |
| K | |
|---|---|
| Kachikake | Point of jaw |
| Kaeshi | Counter attack |
| Kaeshu Ippon Kumite | Counter attack semi free sparring |
| Kage Uke | Hooking block |
| Kai | Style |
| Kaisho | Open handed |
| Kakae Te | Trapping block |
| Kakato Geri | Kick where heel is used to strike opponent, generally to the rear. (see Ushiro geri) |
| Kagi Tsuki | "Hook Punch" |
| Kakiwake Uke | Wedging open block |
| Kaisho | "Open hand." 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 |
| Kake-te | "Hook Block" or "Hooking Technique" |
| Kake-waza | "Hooking Technique" |
| Kakiwake | A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab |
| Kakushi waza | "Hidden techniques" |
| Kakuto uchi | "Wrist joint strike." Also known as "KO UCHI" |
| Kakuto uke | "Wrist Joint Block." Also known as KO UKE |
| Kamae | A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. Kamae may also connote proper distance (Ma-ai) with respect to one's partner. |
| Kami | Hair |
| Kansetsu waza | Joint-lock techniques |
| Kappo | Techniques of resuscitating people who have succumbed to a shock to the nervous system |
| Kara Te | (Ancient - China Hand), A style of empty hand fighting whose basics come from China and was further developed in Okinawa and Japan |
| karate Do | The Way of Karate". This implies not only the physical aspect of Karate, but also the mental and social aspects of Karate |
| Kata | A complete set of choreographed martial movements |
| Katana | Japanese curved long sword |
| Kasumi | Temple |
| Kawashi | Evasion |
| Keage | Snap Kick. (Literally, Kick rising) |
| Keiko | (1)Training. The only secret to success in Karate (2) "Joined Fingertips" |
| Keichu | Back of neck |
| Keito Uchi | Base of thumb strike |
| Kekomi | Thrust Kick ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight |
| Kempo | "Fist Law." A generic term to describe fighting systems that uses the fist. In this regard, KARATE is also KEMPO. In Chinese, it is pronounced "Chuan Fa" |
| Ken | Closed hand used for various strikes |
| Kensei | The technique with silent KIAI. Related to meditation |
| Kentsui | "Hammer Fist" Also known as TETTSUI |
| Kentsui uchi | See TETTSUI UCHI "Hammer Fist Strike" |
| Ki Ai | Shout used to harmonise the body and energy during a martial technique |
| Ki | Vitality. A Yang counterpart to Blood(Yin), it forms and circulates blood. See San Bao (Chinese). |
| Kiba Dachi | Stance with feet parallel and twice shoulder width apart |
| Ki Rei Tu | Stand Up |
| Kihon | Something which is fundamental. Basic techniques |
| Kime | Focus of Power |
| Kin Geri | Instep kick to groin |
| Kinteki | Testicles |
| Kiroi | Yellow |
| Kizami Tsuki | "Jab Punch" |
| Ko | Small, Minor |
| Ko bo ittchi | The concept of "Attack-Defence Connection" |
| Kobore | Tibia |
| Ko uchi | "Wrist joint strike." Also known as KAKUTO UCHI |
| Ko uke | "Crane Block" or "Arch Block". Same as KAKUTO UKE |
| Kohai | A student junior to oneself |
| Kokoro | "Spirit, Heart." In Japanese culture, the spirit dwells in the Heart |
| Koken | "Wrist Joint" |
| Kokutsu dachi | A stance which has most of the weight to the back. Referred to in English as "Back stance" |
| Kosa dachi | "Crossed-Leg Stance" |
| Koshin | "Rearward" |
| Kuatsu | The method of resuscitating a person who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or shock |
| Kubotan | A self-defence tool developed by TAKAYUKI KUBOTA. This tool serves normally as a key chain |
| Koshi | Hips and also ball of foot |
| Kubi | Neck |
| Kumade | "Bear hand" |
| Kumite | Sparring |
| Kuroi | Black |
| Kyoku | Breathing |
| Kyosen | Solar plexus (also Suigetsu) |
| Kyoshi | "Master Instructor." A Dan level in the sequence of RENSHI, KYOSHI, and HANSHI |
| Kyototsu | Sternum |
| Kyu | "Grade". Any rank below Shodan |
| Kyusho waza | Pressure Point techniques |
| L | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| M | |
|---|---|
| Ma-ai | Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques |
| Mae | Front |
| Mae Geri | Front Kick. Kick with the ball of the foot impacting target parallel to the kicking leg |
| Mae ashi geri | Kicking with the front leg |
| Mae geri keage | "Front Snap Kick". Also referred to as MAE KEAGE |
| Mae geri kekomi | "Front Thrust Kick:. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. |
| Mae ukemi | "forward fall/roll" |
| Makiwara | Striking Post |
| Makoto | A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events |
| Manabu | "Learning by imitating." A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor |
| Manji uke | A Double armed block where one arm executes GEDAN BARAI to one side, while the other arm executes JODAN UCHI UKE (or JODAN SOTO YOKO TE) |
| Mata | Top of thigh |
| Matte | "Wait" |
| 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 |
| Mawashi Tsuki | "Roundhouse Punch" |
| Mawashi hiji ate | "Circular Elbow Strike". Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI |
| Mawat-te | A command given by the instructor for students to turn around |
| Midori | Green |
| Migi | Right |
| Mikazuki geri | "Crescent Kick" |
| Mimi | Ears |
| Mokuso | Meditation. Practice often begins or ends with a brief period of meditation. |
| Moroashi Dachi | Semi forward stance |
| Morote Tsuki | "U-Punch". Punching with both fists. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI |
| Morote uke | "Augmented Block". One arm and fist support the other arm |
| Moto dachi | A short forward stance, also referred to as HAN-ZENKUTSU DACHI |
| Mudansha | Students without black-belt ranking |
| Mune | Chest |
| Murasaki | Purple |
| "No Mind." The state of being that allows freedom and flexibility to react and adapt to a given situation | |
| Musubi dachi | An attention stance with feet pointed slightly outward |
| N | |
|---|---|
| Nagashi uke | "Sweeping Block" using the palm of the hand to sweep the attack to the side of the body |
| Nage waza | Throwing/take-down techniques |
| Naginata | A pole arm with a blade affixed to the end designed for slashing. Naginatajutsu is a well practised art of the samurai women of Japan |
| Naifanchi dachi | "Straddle Stance." Also referred to as NAIHANCHI DACHI and KIBA DACHI |
| Naiwan Uke | Inside of the arms block |
| Naha Te | The martial art which comes from the Naha village in Okinawa |
| Naha | One of the three major villages in Okinawa from which Martial traditions spring See also Shuri and Tomari |
| Nakadaka ippon ken | "Middle Finger Knuckle" |
| Nami-gaeshi | "Returning Wave." 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 |
| Neko ashi dachi | "Cat Leg Stance" |
| Nihon nukite | Two finger spear hand "stabbing" attack |
| Nidan | Black Belt 2nd Dan |
| Nidan geri | "Double Kick" |
| Nukite | A strike made with the open hand, thrusting forward with the tips of the fingers. (Hand generally held verticall.) |
| 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 |
| O | |
|---|---|
| O | Big Major |
| Obi | A belt |
| Oi Tsuki | Punch performed with the hand over the forward leg in stance |
| Onaji waza | "Same technique" |
| Onegai shimasu | "I make a request" or "I ask of You..." 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 |
| Orenji | Orange |
| Osae uke | "Pressing Block" |
| Oss | Agreement |
| Osu | Push |
| Otoshi | Dropping |
| Otoshi empi uchi | An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate |
| Oyayubi ippon ken | "Thumb Knuckle" |
| Oyo waza | Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition. |
| P | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| Q | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| R | |
|---|---|
| Rei | Respect". A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. |
| Renoji dachi | A stance with feet making a 'L-shape' |
| Rensei | Practice Tournament. Competitors are critiqued on their performances |
| Renshi | "A person who has mastered oneself." This person is considered an expert instructor. This status is prerequisite before attaining the status as KYOSHI |
| Ryu | School |
| S | |
|---|---|
| Saei Rei Tu | Line Up |
| Sagi ashi dachi | One Leg Stance. Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI |
| Sai | An Okinawan weapon that is shaped like the Greek letter 'Psi' with the middle being much longer |
| Sakotsu | Collar bone |
| Sanbon kumite | "Three Step Sparring" |
| Sanbon shobu | Three Point match. Used in tournaments |
| Sanbon Tsuki | Triple punch |
| Sanchin dachi | "Hour-glass Stance" |
| Sandan | Black Belt 3rd Dan |
| Sasae | Prop, Propping |
| Sashite | Raising of the hand either to strike, grab, or block |
| Seiken | Strike made with knuckles on fist held vertically |
| Seiryuto | "Bull Strike." A hand technique delivered with the base of the SHUTO (Knife hand) |
| Seiza | A proper sitting position. Sitting on one's knees. It is used for the formal opening and closing of the class |
| Sempai | A senior student |
| Sen no sen | Attacking at the exact moment when the opponent attacks |
| Sen sen no sen | Attacking before the opponent attacks, a Pre-emptive attack |
| Sensei | Teacher |
| Seppuku | The ritual of suicide in Japanese culture used to regain ones lost honour |
| Shiai | A match or a contest (Event) |
| Shidoin | Formally recognized Instructor who has not yet been recognized as a SENSEI. Assistant Instructor. The SHIDOIN serves as the instructor who teaches the technical aspects of Karate |
| Shihan | A formal title meaning, approximately, "master instructor." A "teacher of teachers" |
| Shiko dachi | "Square Stance". A stance often used in Goju- Ryu and Shito-Ryu |
| Shime waza | Choking/Strangling techniques |
| Shiro | White |
| Shizentai | "Natural Position". The body remains relaxed but alert |
| Sho | Less, Lesser |
| Shobu | Official contest |
| Shodan | Black Belt 1st Dan |
| Shomen | Front or top of head. Also the designated front of a Dojo |
| Shuri Te | The martial art which comes from the Shuri village in Okinawa |
| Shuri | One of the three major villages in Okinawa from which Martial traditions spring. See also Naha and Tomari |
| Shuto | Strike made with the bottom edge of hand with hand open and held rigid. Colloquially called "Chop" (Opp. of ridge hand) |
| Sochin dachi | "Immovable Stance". Also referred to as Fudo Dachi |
| Sode | Sleeve |
| Sokuto Geri | Kick performed with blade edge of foot. |
| Sorashi | Feignt, Fake attack |
| Soto Uke | Mid body block with an outside to inside motion of the forearm |
| Sukui uke | "Scooping Block" |
| Sutemi | Sacrifice |
| Suwari waza | "Techniques from a sitting position" |
| T | |
|---|---|
| Tachi | Long one edged slightly curved sword commonly used by samurai. Slightly longer than the Katana |
| Tai | Body |
| Tai sabaki | Body movement/shifting |
| Tameshiwari | Breaking |
| Tanto | Short dagger or long knife, often used during seppuku |
| Tate | Vertical |
| Tate empi | "Upward Elbow Strike" |
| Tate tsuki(zuki) | "Vertical Punch." A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane |
| Te | Hand |
| Te Kubi | Wrist |
| Teiji dachi | A Stance with the feet in a 'T-shape' |
| Teisho | Strike made with the palm or "heel" of the hand |
| Tento | Top of skull |
| Tettsui | Hammerfist strike |
| Tobi geri | "Jump Kick" |
| Tobi Tsuki(zuki) | Jumping in punch |
| Tomoe | Stomach |
| Tomari Te | The martial art which comes from the Tomari village in Okinawa |
| Tomari | One of the three major villages in Okinawa from which Martial traditions spring. See also Naha and Shuri |
| Tonfa | A farm tool developed into a weapon by the Okinawans |
| Tsukami waza | "Catching technique." A blocking technique by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques |
| Tsuki | A strike made with a closed fist using the knuckles |
| Tsuru ashi dachi | "Crane Stance", also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Tuite | Grappling skills |
| U | |
|---|---|
| Uchi deshi | A live-in student/disciple. 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) |
| Uchi mawashi geri | "Inside Roundhouse Kick" |
| Uchi Uke | Mid body block with an inside to outside motion of the forearm |
| Ude Uke | Forearm block |
| Ude | Forearm |
| Uke | A defensive motion made to deflect or stop an attack. literally meaning "To recieve" or "Reciever" |
| Ukemi waza | "Break-fall techniques" |
| Uki ashi dachi | A stance similar to the cat-stance, performed in the kata HANGETSU |
| Ura zuki | An upper cut punch used at close range |
| Uraken | "Back Knuckle" |
| Ushiro empi uchi | Striking to the rear with the elbow |
| Ushiro Geri | Kick executed by thrusting heel to rear, at opponent attacking from behind. Type of Kakato geri |
| Ushiro Mawashi Geri | Reverse roundhouse kick |
| Ushiro | Back |
| V | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| W | |
|---|---|
| Wan | Arm |
| Wakizashi | Short sword of the same style as the katana, about three quarters the length |
| Washide | Eagles beak hand |
| Waza | Technique(s) |
| Waza-ari Awasette-Ippon T | wo half points making Ippon |
| Waza-ari | Half point |
| X | |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| Y | |
|---|---|
| Yama zuki | "Mountain Punch". A wide U-shaped dual punch. |
| Yame | "Stop" |
| Yari | A pole arm with a straight narrow blade designed for thrusting |
| Yoi | "Ready" |
| Yoko | "Side" |
| Yoko geri keage | "Side Snap Kick". Also referred to as YOKO KEAGE |
| Yoko geri kekomi | "Side Thrust Kick". Also referred to as YOKO KEKOMI |
| Yoko mawashi empi uchi | Striking with the elbow to the side |
| Yoko tobi geri | "Flying Side Kick" |
| Yondan | Black Belt 4th Dan |
| Yonhon Nukite | Four finger spearhand thrust |
| Yubi | Finger |
| Yudansha | Black belt holder (any rank) |
| Yusei-gachi | Winner by superiority |
| Z | |
|---|---|
| Zanshin | Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks |
| Za-rei | The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position |
| Zenkutsu dachi | "Forward Stance" |
| Zenshin | "Forward" |
| Zori | Japanese slippers |
| KICKS | |
|---|---|
| Ashi Waza | Foot Techniques |
| Ashi Barai | "Foot Sweep" |
| Fumikomi | "Stamp kick", usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent. |
| Geri | Kick |
| Hiza Geri | See Hizaken Geri |
| Hizaken Geri | Strike driving the knee into the target |
| Kakato Geri | Kick where heel is used to strike opponent, generally to the rear. (see Ushiro geri) |
| Keage | Snap Kick. (Literally, Kick rising) |
| Kekomi | Thrust Kick ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight |
| Kin Geri | Instep kick to groin |
| Mae Geri | Front Kick. Kick with the ball of the foot impacting target parallel to the kicking leg |
| Mae ashi geri | Kicking with the front leg |
| Mae geri keage | "Front Snap Kick". Also referred to as MAE KEAGE |
| Mae geri kekomi | "Front Thrust Kick:. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. |
| 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 |
| Mikazuki geri | "Crescent Kick" |
| Nidan geri | "Double Kick" |
| Tobi geri | "Jump Kick" |
| Uchi mawashi geri | "Inside Roundhouse Kick" |
| Ushiro Geri | Kick executed by thrusting heel to rear, at opponent attacking from behind. Type of Kakato geri |
| Ushiro Mawashi Geri | Reverse roundhouse kick |
| Yoko geri keage | "Side Snap Kick". Also referred to as YOKO KEAGE |
| Yoko geri kekomi | "Side Thrust Kick". Also referred to as YOKO KEKOMI |
| Yoko mawashi empi uchi | Striking with the elbow to the side |
| Yoko tobi geri | "Flying Side Kick" |
| STANCES | |
|---|---|
| Dachi | Stance |
| Fudo Dachi | Rooted stance or ready stance, feet parallel approximately shoulder width apart. |
| Gankaku Dachi | "Crane Stance", sometimes referred to as Tsuru ashi dachi and Sagi ashi dachi. |
| Hachiji Dachi | Open leg stance |
| Hangetsu Dachi | "Half-Moon Stance" |
| Heiko Dachi | A natural stance. Feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed straight forward. |
| Heisoku Dachi | An informal attention stance. Feet are together and pointed straight forward |
| Kamae | A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. Kamae may also connote proper distance (Ma-ai) with respect to one's partner. |
| Kiba Dachi | Stance with feet parallel and twice shoulder width apart |
| Moroashi Dachi | Semi forward stance |
| Moto dachi | A short forward stance, also referred to as HAN-ZENKUTSU DACHI |
| Musubi dachi | An attention stance with feet pointed slightly outward |
| Naifanchi dachi | "Straddle Stance." Also referred to as NAIHANCHI DACHI and KIBA DACHI |
| Neko ashi dachi | "Cat Leg Stance" |
| Renoji dachi | A stance with feet making a 'L-shape' |
| Sagi ashi dachi | One Leg Stance. Also referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI |
| Shiko dachi | "Square Stance". A stance often used in Goju- Ryu and Shito-Ryu |
| Sochin dachi | "Immovable Stance". Also referred to as Fudo Dachi |
| Teiji dachi | A Stance with the feet in a 'T-shape' |
| Tsuru ashi dachi | "Crane Stance", also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. |
| Uki ashi dachi | A stance similar to the cat-stance, performed in the kata HANGETSU |
| Zenkutsu dachi | "Forward Stance" |
| STRIKES | |
|---|---|
| Age Tsuki (Zuki) | Rising Punch. |
| Atemi Waza | Striking Techniques. (Esp. pressure points) |
| Atemi | Striking. (Esp. pressure points) |
| Awase Tsuki | "U Punch". Also referred to as MOROTE ZUKI. |
| Choku Tsuki | Straight punch |
| Empi Uchi | Elbow strike |
| Gyaku Tsuki | Punch performed with the hand opposite the forward leg in stance |
| Haishu Uchi | A strike with the back of the hand |
| Haito | Strike made with the "ridge" of the hand just above the thumb. (Opp. of a hammer fist or knife hand) |
| Heiko Tsuki | "Parallel Punch" (A double, simultaneous (punch) |
| Hiraken | Strike made with the back of the knuckles on a fist (Generally done very fast and whip-like) |
| Ippon Nukite | A stabbing attack using only the extended index finger |
| Kagi Tsuki | "Hook Punch" |
| Kaisho | "Open hand." 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 |
| Ken | Closed hand used for various strikes |
| Kentsui | "Hammer Fist" Also known as TETTSUI |
| Kentsui uchi | See TETTSUI UCHI "Hammer Fist Strike" |
| Kizami Tsuki | "Jab Punch" |
| Mawashi Tsuki | "Roundhouse Punch" |
| Mawashi hiji ate | "Circular Elbow Strike". Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI |
| Morote Tsuki | "U-Punch". Punching with both fists. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI |
| Nihon nukite | Two finger spear hand "stabbing" attack |
| Nukite | A strike made with the open hand, thrusting forward with the tips of the fingers. (Hand generally held verticall.) |
| Oi Tsuki | Punch performed with the hand over the forward leg in stance |
| Otoshi empi uchi | An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate |
| Sanbon Tsuki | Triple punch |
| Seiken | Strike made with knuckles on fist held vertically |
| Seiryuto | "Bull Strike." A hand technique delivered with the base of the SHUTO (Knife hand) |
| Shuto | Strike made with the bottom edge of hand with hand open and held rigid. Colloquially called "Chop" (Opp. of ridge hand) |
| Tate empi | "Upward Elbow Strike" |
| Tate tsuki(zuki) | "Vertical Punch." A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane |
| Teisho | Strike made with the palm or "heel" of the hand |
| Tettsui | Hammerfist strike |
| Tsuki | A strike made with a closed fist using the knuckles |
| Ura zuki | An upper cut punch used at close range |
| Ushiro empi uchi | Striking to the rear with the elbow |
| Yama zuki | "Mountain Punch". A wide U-shaped dual punch. |
| Yoko mawashi empi uchi | Striking with the elbow to the side |
| Yonhon Nukite | Four finger spearhand thrust |
| BLOCKS | |
|---|---|
| Age Uke | Rising Block. |
| Awase Uke | "Joined Hand Block" |
| Gatame | Arm Bar |
| Gedan Juji Uke | Lower cross block |
| Gedan Barai | Low block |
| Gedan Ude Uke | "Low Forearm block" |
| Haishu Juji Uke | 'X' shaped block using the back of the hands |
| Haishu Uke | A block using the back of the hand |
| Haiwan Uke | Back of the arms block |
| Hiji Uke | A receiving action using the elbow |
| Juji Uke | Block with both forearms crossed |
| Kage Uke | Hooking block |
| Kakae Te | Trapping block |
| Kakiwake Uke | Wedging open block |
| Kakiwake Uke | Wedging open block |
| Kake-te | "Hook Block" or "Hooking Technique" |
| Kakiwake | A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab |
| Kakuto uke | "Wrist Joint Block." Also known as KO UKE |
| Ko uke | "Crane Block" or "Arch Block". Same as KAKUTO UKE |
| Manji uke | A Double armed block where one arm executes GEDAN BARAI to one side, while the other arm executes JODAN UCHI UKE (or JODAN SOTO YOKO TE) |
| Morote uke | "Augmented Block". One arm and fist support the other arm |
| Nagashi uke | "Sweeping Block" using the palm of the hand to sweep the attack to the side of the body |
| Naiwan Uke | Inside of the arms block |
| Osae uke | "Pressing Block" |
| Soto Uke | Mid body block with an outside to inside motion of the forearm |
| Sukui uke | "Scooping Block" |
| Tsukami waza | "Catching technique." A blocking technique by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques |
| Uchi Uke | Mid body block with an inside to outside motion of the forearm |
| Ude Uke | Forearm block |
| Uke | A defensive motion made to deflect or stop an attack. literally meaning "To recieve" or "Reciever" |