Karate Terminology - X Y
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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 |