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Karate Terminology

The following are some basic Kyokushin Karate terminology divided into categories. Click on each category to view the related content.


  1. Kihon Waza - Basic Techniques
  2. Buki - Weapons
  3. Neraidokoro kogekihoko - Targets and Directions
  4. Dachi - Stances
  5. Tsuki Waza - Punching techniques
  6. Uchi Waza - Striking techniques
  7. Uke Waza - Blocking techniques
  8. Geri Waza - Kicking techniques
  9. Kihon jutsugo - Basic terminology
  10. Taikai jutsugo - Tournament terminology
  11. Kazu Numbers




KIHON WAZABASIC TECHNIQUES
TsukiPunch (thrust)
UchiStrike
UkeBlock
GeriKick



BUKIWEAPONS
AshiFoot or Leg
ChusokuBall (middle) of the Foot
HaishoBackhand
HaisokuInstep of the Foot
HaitoInner Knife Hand
HijiElbow
HirakenFlat Fist
HizaKnee
KakatoHeel
KeikoChicken Beak
KokenWrist Top
KoteForearm
Nakayubi Ippon KenMiddle Finger Knuckle Fist
NukiteSpear Hand
Oyayubi Ippon KenThumb Knuckle Fist
RyutokenDragon's Head Fist
SeikenForefist (correct fist)
ShoteiPalm Heel
ShutoKnife Hand
SokutoOutside Edge of the Foot
SuneShin
TeHand
TeisokuArch of the Foot
TetsuiHammer Fist
TohoSword Peak Hand
UrakenBackfist



NERAIDOKORO KOGEKIHOKOTARGETS & DIRECTIONS
AgeRising
AgoChin or Jaw
AtamaHead
ChudanMiddle Level
GanmenFace
GedanLower Level
HidariLeft
HizoSpleen
JodanUpper Level
KakeHooked
KansetsuJoint (of limb)
Kintama (Kin)Groin, Testicles(gold jewels)
KomekamiTemple
KubiNeck
MaeFront, Forward
MawashiRound, Circular
MeEyes
MigiRight
NodoThroat
OroshiDescending
SakotsuCollarbone
SayuLeft and Right
SotoOutside
TobiJumping
UchiInside
UraReverse, Backwards
UshiroBack (direction)
YokoSide (direction)



DACHISTANCES
Yoi DachiReady Stance
Fudo DachiImmobile Stance
Zenkutsu DachiForward Leaning Stance
Uchi Hachiji DachiInside Character "8" Stance
Sanchin DachiThree Point Stance
Kokutsu DachiBack Leaning Stance
Musubi DachiOpen Foot (connected) Stance
Kiba DachiHorseback Stance
Neko Ashi DachiCat Stance
Tsuru Ashi DachiCrane Stance
Moro Ashi DachiOne Foot Forward (two-foot) Stance
Heisoku DachiClosed Foot Stance
Heiko DachiParallel Stance
Kake DachiHooked Stance
Soto Hachiji DachiOutside Character "8" Stance
Shiko DachiSumo Stance
Kumite DachiFighting Stance
Han MiHalf Body Stance
Migi Ashi MaeRight Foot Forward
Hidari Ashi MaeLeft Foot Forward



TSUKI WAZAPUNCHING TECHNIQUES
Seiken –Forefist –
– Oi Tsuki– Lunge Punch
– Morote Tsuki– Two-Handed Punch
– Gyaku Tsuki– Reverse Punch
– Tate Tsuki– Vertical Punch
– Jun Tsuki– Side (corresponding) Punch
Shita TsukiLower Punch



UCHI WAZASTRIKING TECHNIQUES
Seiken –Forefist –
– Ago Uchi– Chin / Jaw Strike
– Furi Ichi– Hook Strike
Tetsui –Hammer Fist –
– Oroshi Ganmen Uchi– Descending Face Strike
– Komekami Uchi– Temple Strike
– Hizo Uchi– Spleen Strike
– Mae Yoko Uchi– Forward Side Strike
– Yoko Uchi– Side Strike
Uraken –Backfist –
– Ganmen Uchi– Face Strike
– Sayu Uchi– Left and Right Strike
– Hizo Uchi– Spleen Strike
– Oroshi Ganmen Uchi– Descending Face Strike
– Mawashi Uchi– Roundhouse Strike
Nihon NukiteTwo-Fingered Spear Hand
Yonhon NukiteFour-Fingered Spear Hand
Shotei UchiPalm Heel Strike
Shuto –Knife Hand –
– Sakotsu Uchi– Collarbone Strike
– Yoko Ganmen Uchi– Side Face Strike
– Sakotsu Uchikomi– Collarbone Driving Strike
– Hizo Uchi– Spleen Strike
– Uchi Uchi– Inside Strike
Hiji AteElbow Strike
Mae Hiji AteForward Elbow Strike
Age Hiji AteRising Elbow Strike
Ushiro Hiji AteBackwards Elbow Strike
Oroshi Hiji AteDescending Elbow Strike



UKE WAZABLOCKING TECHNIQUES
Jodan UkeUpper Block
Gedan BaraiLower Parry
Chudan Uchi UkeMiddle Area Inside Block
Chudan Soto UkeMiddle Area Outside Block
Morote Chudan Uchi UkeTwo-Handed Middle Area Inside Block
Shuto UkeKnife Hand Block
Juji UkeCrossed Block
Kake UkeHooked Block
Shotei UkePalm Heel Block
Mawashi UkeCircular Block



GERI WAZAKICKING TECHNIQUES
Hiza Ganmen GeriKnee Face Kick
Kin GeriGroin Kick
Mae GeriFront Kick
Mae KeageFront Rising Kick
Soto Mawashi GeriOutside Crescent Kick
Uchi Mawashi GeriInside Crescent Kick
Yoko KeageSide Rising Kick
Mawashi GeriRoundhouse Kick
Kansetsu GeriJoint Kick
Yoko GeriSide Kick
Ushiro GeriBack Kick
Mae Kakato GeriFront Heel Kick
Ago GeriChin / Jaw Kick
Tobi Mae GeriJumping Front Kick



KIHON JUTSUGOBASIC TERMINOLOGY
AnzaRelaxed Sitting
Arigato
Gozaimasu		Thank You
(polite)
BudoMartial Way
BunkaiApplication (analysis)
DanGrade (Black Belt)
DojoTraining Hall (Way place)
Dojo KunTraining Hall Oath
Dogi (Gi)Karate Uniform (Way clothes)
FumiashiStep (with a change of feet)
GasshukokuUnited States
HajimeBegin
HanshiHonorable Master
IbukiForced Tension Breathing
Jisen KumiteFull-Contact Fighting
Jiyu KumiteFree Fighting
KamaeteTake Ready Position
KarateEmpty Hand
KataForm
KiInner Energy
KiaiExplosive Scream
Kiai IreteWith Explosive Energy
KihonBasics
Kihon WazaBasic Techniques
KimeFocus
KohaiJunior Student
KokusaiInternational
KosaSwitch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L)
KotaiSwitch (i.e. partners switch places in a drill)
KumiteFight
KyokushinUltimate Truth
KyuRank (below Black Belt)
MaaiInterval (between opponents)
MakiwaraStriking Post (straw wrapped)
MawatteTurn
MokusoMeditation (silent thought)
MugoreiNo Counting (no commands)
MushinWithout Thought (no mind)
NaoreReturn to Starting Position
NogareCalm Controlled Breathing
ObiBelt (sash)
OkuriashiShuffle Step (sending foot)
OnegaishimasuPlease (polite)
OsuPatience and Determination
OtagaiEach Other
Rei (...ni Rei)Bow (Bow to...)
RenmeiFederation
RenmaPolishing, Training
RenrakuCombinations
SeishinSpirit
SeizaFormal Kneeling (correct sitting)
SempaiSenior (1st & 2nd Dan)
SenseiTeacher (born before) (3rd & 4th Dan)
ShomenFront (correct face) of the Dojo
ShihanExpert (5th, 6th & 7th Dan)
SosaiPresident
TameshiwariBreaking Test
TandenCenter of Body (below navel)
WazaTechnique(s)
YameStop
YasumeRest, at Ease
YoiReady
YudanshaBlack Belt Holder
ZanshinRemain Alert (remaining mind)



TAIKAI JUTSUGOTOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY
AkaRed
Awasete IpponAdds Up to One Point
ChuiWarning
EnchoOvertime Round (extension)
FukushinCorner Judge (assistant referee)
Fukushin ShugoReferees' Conference
GentenPenalty
HanteiDecision
HikiwakeDraw, Tie
IpponOne Point
KachiWin
Senshuken TaikaiChampionship Tournament
ShikakuDisqualification
ShiroWhite
ShushinReferee
Waza AriHalf Point (has a technique)
ZokkoResume Fighting



KAZUNUMBERS
IchiOne
NiTwo
SanThree
Shi, YonFour
GoFive
RokuSix
Shichi, NanaSeven
HachiEight
KuNine
JuTen
SanjuThirty
HyakuHundred
SenThousand
ManTen Thousand



                                                                                          

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