Karate Terminology - K
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K |
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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 |