Karate Terminology - I J
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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 |
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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 |