| Do |
Literally means the way, the
path or the approach. Almost all words signifying Japanese arts
end in "Do",
suggesting that the art is the means and the way for the ultimate
perfections
of human character. |
| Dojo |
The term is used for places where
martial arts are practiced. |
| Karateka |
One who practices Karate |
| Sensei |
A teacher |
| Sempai |
A senior person in a school or organization |
| Dohai |
A person of equal rank in a school or organization |
| Kohai |
A junior person in a school or organization |
| Gi or Dogi |
A uniform |
| Shomen |
The front of the dojo |
| Seiza |
A formal Japanese way of sitting on the floor with one's knees
bent |
| Mokuso |
"Meditation or quiet contemplation", which is used to achieve
mental and physical quiet and tranquility before and after training. |
| Rei |
A command to bow. Bowing may be done from either the standing
or sitting position. |
| Sensei ni rei |
Bow to the teacher |
| Otagai ni rei |
Bow to each other |
| Kata |
A formal exercise or form |
| Kumite |
Sparring |
| San Bon Kumite |
Pre-arranged three punch sparring |
| Ippon Kumite |
Pre-arranged one punch sparring |
| Jiyu Kumite |
Free style sparring, no pre-arrangement |
| Kime |
Split second focus of strength and technique
or concentration |
| Yoi |
Command to prepare for movement, "Attention", ready stance |
| Hajime |
Command to start or begin |
| Yame |
Command to stop or finish |
| Mawate |
Command to turn around |
| Kiai |
Scream or yell at the point of focus |
| Suwate |
Sit with legs crossed in a relaxed but alert position with back
straight and not leaning against anything. |
| Obi |
Belt |
