Karate Terminology - I J
ENGLISH TO JAPANESE
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"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 |
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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. |


