Karate Terminology - M N
ENGLISH TO JAPANESE
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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. |
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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. |