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SIMPLE TERMINOLOGY |
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Simple Japanese/English terminology used within the Shuri Karate Dojo. NUMBERS |
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| Ichi |
Ni |
San |
Shi |
Go |
Roku |
Shichi |
Hachi |
Kyu |
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| A | |
| Anza | Sitting cross legged |
| B | |
| Budo | Martial Arts |
| Bushido | Code of the warrior |
| C | |
| Chudan | Middle level of the body (chest & stomach) |
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| Dachi | Stances |
| Dan | Black belt level |
| Dojo | Training hall (place of the way) |
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| Gedan | Lower area of the body (waist & below) |
| Geri | Kicks |
| Gi | Training uniform |
| H | |
| Hai | Yes |
| Hajime | Start |
| Hidari | Left |
| I | |
| Iie | No |
| Ippon Kumite | One step sparring |
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| Jodan | Upper level of the body (neck & head) |
| K | |
| Karate | Empty hand |
| Karate-Do | Empty hand way |
| Kata | Formal exercise or form |
| Kihon Kumite | Basic fighting techniques |
| Kyu | Below black belt level |
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| Mai | Front |
| Migi | Right |
| Mokuso | Meditation |
| O | |
| Obi | Belt |
| Osu | Greeting (very basic meaning) |
| Otagai-ni-rei | Bow to each other |
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| Rei | Bow |
| Ryu | Style/School |
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| Seiza | Formal sitting |
| Sempai | Senior (student) |
| Sensei | Instructor/teacher |
| Sensei-ni-rei | Bow to instructor/teacher |
| Shihan | Master Teacher |
| Shomen-ni-rei | Bow to the front |
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| Tsuki | Punches |
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| Uchi | Strikes |
| Uke | Blocks |
| Ushiro | Back |
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| Yame | Stop |
| Yoi | Ready |
| Yoko | Side |
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| Za-rei | The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position |
| Zanshin | Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. |
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