Karate Terminology
it is very often confusing when references to techniques are only made in the native Japenese. On the following pages, there are translations for the most common terms used in karate training.
Japanese to English translations
English to Japanese translations
SHOTOKAN KARATE INTERNATIONAL DOJO KUN
1. KARATE DO
2. KOKORO TADASHIKU
3. NICHI, NICHI NO, KEIKO
4. REI TO SETSU
(Literal translation)
"The Way of Karate
We must acknowledge, consider and dedicate ourselves to the true way of karate, and practice with good heart, mind and spirit on all occasions".
"The Way of Karate
We must acknowledge, consider and dedicate ourselves to the true way of karate, and practice with good heart, mind and spirit on all occasions".