Karate terminology glossary by paul walker shotokan sensei. Karate do the way of the empty hand karate ka karate practitioner kata form, prearranged sequence kendo the way of the sword ki inner energy, vitality kiai shout, literally meeting of energy. Kihon basics kihonipponkumite basic onestep sparring kiko chi kung the art of energyvitality kime focus kimochi feeling kimono japanese. The way do of karate is thus equivalent to the way of bu, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence as far as possible.
English vowels aah, iee, uoo, eeh and ooh a macron or a line over a vowel indicates that it is pronounced for. Karate vocabulary list and pronunciation guide japanese. For example, the kui karate union of ireland, utilises the full and proper japanese name for each move and kata in training, grading and competition. Shotokan was the name of the first official dojo built by gichin funakoshi, in 1936 at mejiro, and destroyed in 1945 as a result of an allied bombing. If you are serious about training karate, doshikai is the dojo for you. Here is a complete compendium of essential terms for the practice of karatedo, with special focus on the shotokan style. Shotokan karate glossary welcome to the japan karate. A study of the techniques and applications in kata. Notes when shihan or sensei is used as an honorific or a title, there are a few important things one needs to be aware of shihan or sensei is attached to the end of the persons family name, e. Karate is therefore simply translated as emptyhand. For translating the chinese or kanji characters of the japanese terms and defining the root meanings of the characters, the excellent dictionary, the modern readers japaneseenglish character. The following list is non exhaustive, but presents the most used terms in class. Eku a wooden oar used by the okinawans which was imporovised as a weapon.
Shoto, shoto, meaning pinewaves the movement of pine needles when the wind blows through them, was funakoshis penname, which he used in his poetic and philosophical writings and messages to his students. Notes when shihan or sensei is used as an honorific or a title, there are a few important things one needs to be aware of. We strive to support and create meaningful relationships with our community. While living at his sisters farm in manchuria at the age of nine, he began his lifelong journey along the martial way when he began studying the southern chinese form of kempo know as eighteen hands. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. Check out the nittany shotokan karate do blog to read more about karate training and philosophy. The shotokan karate dictionary, schlatt books january 1, 2001 advanced karate do. Shotokan karate terminology to 1st dan general terms japanese literal english common translation karate do empty hand way karate. This is a basic glossary of terms found in kyokushin karate, with definition and audio pronunciation. Shotokan karate terminology as with any other art form shotokan karate has its own unique terminology, and even though shotokan is taught all over the world, and in many different languages, it is still common in most dojos to give some commands in japanese.
Heisui dojo shotokan karatedo student manual the dojo kun rules of the training hall strive for perfection of character. Central edmonton karatedo karate terminology september 2006 page 5 blocking uke techniques almost any of the blocks described can be interchanged with any stance. It is named after a flying swallow because the alternate high and low attacks that are seen in it. The karate union of great britain the kugb has over 300 karate clubs and is committed to the development of shotokan karate. In karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasize the cultivation of individual character. At this point, mas oyama took a serious interest in. As you progress through the grades you will become more familiar with the wording. Yoi ready yame stop rei bow hajime start mokuso meditation mawatte turn around dojo place of the way training hall sensei person who has. This material has been duplicated here with his permission. Funakoshi changed the kanji to read empty hand and is credited with doing so in 1935 with the publication of karatedo kyohan. The american karate academy is an organization which has found a very inexpensive way to bring the world of advanced fitness back into the community. Includes kicks, punches, strikes, blocks, stances and more.
Complete shotokan karate home study course blackbeltathome. Sandoval freestyle karate is a martial arts training facility that aligns with your core values. Empi 1 a black belt level kata, translated as flying swallow. Gichin funakoshi the founder of shotokan karate japan karate association jka the jka is the largest. Components of karate shotokan karate do is comprised of three forms of practice, kihon basic techniques, kata prearranged techniques and kumite sparring techniques. Glossary of kyokushin karate terms this is a basic glossary of terms found in kyokushin karate, with definition and audio pronunciation. All three facets are emphasized equally in shotokan karate do. English vowels aah, iee, uoo, eeh and ooh a macron or a line over a vowel indicates that it is pronounced for twice the length of the vowel without a macron or a line. Karate terminology on blocks, footwork, kicks, natural weapons, punches, protocol, sparring, stances, strikes, tactics and tragets. The area at the base of the shin bone and the top of the foot.
Feb 07, 2012 this video introduces the terminology that is used for the five main blocks in shotokan karate. Kihon basics each kihon technique is usually performed three times. Introduction it has been my intention to write this student handbook for a very long time. Peter lindsays web site was the original source for the material on this web page. Check out the nittany shotokan karatedo blog to read more about karate training and philosophy. Longer vowel sounds are the same sounds as above, but given more time. With years of notemaking and seminar note preparation, plus assorted leaflets for the clubs, there is an abundance of material in circulation just waiting to be. The kugb is affiliated to european and world shotokan karate bodies. The main purpose of this dictionary is to define the terms used in the karate style shotokan. Sensei jons instructions are very specific and he takes the student through learning the techniques using a 123 method that works like a charm. Funakoshi noted that a beginner would take appropriately 40 seconds to complete and a higher grade some 5 seconds less. Our mission is to encourage people to live a healthier, safe, and prosperous life through martial arts. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step.
The shotokan karate home study course has rekindled my interest in karate because sensei jons videos are very simple, stepbystep and teach you only what you need to know for that belt level. Karatedo the way of the empty hand karateka karate practitioner kata form, prearranged sequence kendo the way of the sword ki inner energy, vitality kiai shout, literally meeting of energy. Gichin funakoshi the founder of shotokan karate japan karate association jka the. Furthermore, it enters the philosophical background of shotokan karate, karatedo, the twenty precepts of funakoshi. For more information on nagewaza, please refer to karatedo kyohan, pages 227232. The following list of japanese words and their english counterpart is by no means.
Style of karate braking exercise center of body below navel waza techniques zanshin remain alert remaining mind basic terminology kihon jutsugo yakusoku kumite prearranged combat ippon kumite prearranged combat 1 block and 1 counterattack the two participants are standing at the sanbon kumite prearranged combat 3 blocks. Today, shotokan karatedo ranks among the worlds most popular martial arts. Mas oyamas training progressed so rapidly that by the age of 17, he was a nidan 2nd dan, and by the age of 20, he was a yondan 4th dan in shotokan. Basic karate terminology this list is divided into general terms, blocks, punches, strikes and kicks.
The association also aims to promulgate, perpetuate, and improve true karate do throughout the world. It is an energetic and dynamic form of selfdefense that is characterized by fast and strong. General terms chudan chewdahn chest area dojo doejoe training hall gedan gaydahn lower level of the body hajime hajimay start hanmi hummi 45 degrees, hips hanmi when blocking hara harrah lower abdominal area hidari hidarree left. Shotokan karate dictionary pdf karate is a system of empty hand fighting developed intially on okinawa island and. In the shotokan kata, the styletypical techniques are repeated from the first to the last kata, again and again. A listing and phonetic spelling of core punches, kicks, blocks, strikes, stances, and other general terms used in traditional japanese shotokan karate.
Use the dojo vocabulary and terminology list to help learn many of the terms used during karate classes. Three taikyo kyu kata were originally devised and all share a common line of movement. Sosai mas oyama sosai president masutatsu oyama, the founder of kyokushin karate, was born in southern korea in 1923. This is the right way to do it since, as we all know, one cannot practice enough if one wishes to master a technique completely. Glossary of kyokushin karate terms the martial way. Glossary of karate terms karate union of great britain. Furthermore, it enters the philosophical background of shotokan karate, karate do, the twenty precepts of funakoshi. This list of japanese words and their english translations is not comprehensive.
It is important that you listen to your sensei using the japanese terminology. Completely revised and extended now being published in colour. When you reach shodan black belt you should know at least 90% of the terminology below. Gekko karate club shotokan karate advanced terminology. Ima worldwide newsletters event calendar how to join contact us ima karate logo. Shotokan karate karate can be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws and joint manipulations. Basic karate terms and pronunciations for shotokan karate. The association also aims to promulgate, perpetuate, and improve true karatedo throughout the world. We believe martial arts is not just an activity but a lifestyle. Kihon or basic techniques are comprised of stances, blocks, strikes and kicks.
The shotokankarate dictionary, schlatt books january 1, 2001 advanced karatedo. The final chapters are karate philosophies and some annotations of famous zen masters. Compendium in which to look up the japanese terminology used in the art of karatedo. All shotokan kata will start and finish on the same spot. For more information on nagewaza, please refer to karate do kyohan, pages 227232. Terminology counting ichi 1 ni 2 san 3 chi yon 4 go 5 roku 6 shichi nana 7 hachi 8 ku 9 ju 10 niju 20 sanju 30 jonju 40 goju 50 hyaku 100 ikkai once nikai twi. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective.
Basic karate terms and pronunciations for shotokan karate training. Book the shotokankarate dictionary, by schlatt, 18 x 25,7 cm, new 4th edition, 296 pages, english. Numbers general standing forms blocks hand techniques punches and other striking techniques kicks sparring throwing. Japanese characters kanji, rendered in exquisite, handmade calligraphy, uniquely compliment the terminology used throughout this book. This video introduces the terminology that is used for the five main blocks in shotokan karate. Each kihon technique is usually performed three times.
Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. Basic shotokan karate glossary belt ranking the belt a student wears is colorcoded to indicate his or her progress in karate. Dojo vocabulary and terminology karate terms japanese. Yoi ready yame stop rei bow hajime start mokuso meditation mawatte turn around dojo place of the way training hall sensei person who has gone before teacher form of. Embusen performance line, the floor pattern of a given kata. When funakoshi came to tokyo karate translated as chinesehands. Jan 27, 2012 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. The iskf encourages the sound development of its members so that they may benefit physically, morally, and spiritually from the art of karate. However, many schools of jka japan karate association affiliated shotokan karate used the full terminology on a daily basis, providing translations also. The iskf is a nonprofit organization established in 1977.
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