Terminology
Kyokushin Terminology
KIHON WAZA - BASIC TECHNIQUES
Tsuki - Punch (thrust)
Uchi - Strike
Uke - Block
Geri - Kick
BUKI - WEAPONS
Chusoku - Ball of the Foot
Haisho - Backhand
Haisoku - Instep of the Foot
Haito - Inner Knife Hand
Hiji - Elbow
Hiraken - Flat Fist
Hiza - Knee
Kakato - Heel
Keiko - Chicken Beak
Koken - Wrist Top
Kote - Forearm
Nakayubi Ippon Ken - Middle Finger Knuckle Fist
Nukite - Spear Hand
Oyayubi Ippon Ken - Thumb Knuckle Fist
Ryutoken - Dragon's Head Fist
Seiken - Forefist (correct fist)
Shotei - Palm Heel
Shuto - Knife Hand
Sokuto - Outside Edge of the Foot
Sune - Shin
Teisoku - Arch of the Foot
Tetsui - Hammer Fist
Toho - Sword Peak Hand
Uraken - Backfist
NERAIDOKORO KOGEKIHOKO - TARGETS & DIRECTIONS
Age - Rising
Ago - Chin or Jaw
Atama - Head
Chudan - Middle Level
Ganmen - Face
Gedan - Lower Level
Hidari - Left
Hizo - Spleen
Jodan - Upper Level
Kake - Hooked
Kansetsu - Joint (of limb)
Kintama (Kin) - Groin, Testicles (gold jewels)
Komekami - Temple
Kubi - Neck
Mae - Front, Forward
Mawashi - Round, Circular
Me - Eyes
Migi - Right
Nodo - Throat
Oroshi - Descending
Sakotsu - Collarbone
Sayu - Left and Right
Soto - Outside
Tobi - Jumping
Uch -i Inside
Ura - Reverse, Backwards
Ushiro - Back (direction)
Yoko - Side (direction)
DACHI - STANCES
Yoi Dachi - Ready Stance
Fudo Dachi - Immobile Stance
Zenkutsu Dachi - Forward Leaning Stance
Uchi Hachiji Dachi - Inside Character "8" Stance
Sanchin Dachi - Three Point Stance
Kokutsu Dachi - Back Leaning Stance
Musubi Dachi - Open Foot Stance
Kiba Dachi - Horseback Stance
Neko Ashi Dachi - Cat Stance
Tsuru Ashi Dach - Crane Stance
Moro Ashi Dachi - One Foot Forward Stance
Heisoku Dachi - Closed Foot Stance
Heiko Dachi - Parallel Stance
Kake Dachi - Hooked Stance
Soto Hachiji Dachi - Outside Character "8" Stance
Shiko Dachi - Sumo Stance
Kumite Dachi - Fighting Stance
Migi Ashi Mae - Right Foot Forward
Hidari Ashi Mae - Left Foot Forward
TSUKI WAZA - PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
Oi Tsuki – Lunge Punch
Morote Tsuki – Two-Handed Punch
Gyaku Tsuki – Reverse Punch
Tate Tsuki – Vertical Punch
Jun Tsuki – Side Punch
Shita Tsuki - Lower Punch
UCHI WAZA - STRIKING 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 Nukite Two-Fingered Spear Hand
Yonhon Nukite Four-Fingered Spear Hand
Shotei Uchi Palm 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 Ate - Elbow Strike
Mae Hiji Ate - Forward Elbow Strike
Age Hiji Ate - Rising Elbow Strike
Ushiro Hiji Ate - Backwards Elbow Strike
Oroshi Hiji Ate - Descending Elbow Strike
UKE WAZA - BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
Jodan Uke - Upper Block
Gedan Barai - Lower Parry
Chudan Uchi Uke - Middle Area Inside Block
Chudan Soto Uke - Middle Area Outside Block
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke - Two-Handed Middle Area Inside Block
Shuto Uke - Knife Hand Block
Juji Uke - Crossed Block
Kake Uke - Hooked Block
Shotei Uke - Palm Heel Block
Mawashi Uke - Circular Block
GERI WAZA - KICKING TECHNIQUES
Hiza Ganmen - Geri Knee Face Kick
Kin Geri - Groin Kick
Mae Geri - Front Kick
Mae Keage - Front Rising Kick
Soto Mawashi Geri - Outside Crescent Kick
Uchi Mawashi Geri - Inside Crescent Kick
Yoko Keage - Side Rising Kick
Mawashi Geri - Roundhouse Kick
Kansetsu Ger -i Joint Kick
Yoko Geri - Side Kick
Ushiro Geri - Back Kick
Mae Kakato Geri - Front Heel Kick
Ago Geri - Chin / Jaw Kick
Tobi Mae Geri - Jumping Front Kick
KIHON JUTSUGO - BASIC TERMINOLOGY
Anza - Relaxed Sitting
Arigato Gozaimasu - Thank You (polite)
Budo - Martial Way
Bunkai - Application (analysis)
Dan - Grade (Black Belt)
Dojo - Training Hall
Dojo Kun - Training Hall Oath
Dogi (Gi) - Karate Uniform
Gasshukoku - United States
Hajime - Begin
Hanshi - Master
Ibuki - Forced Tension Breathing
Jisen Kumite - Full-Contact Fighting
Jiyu Kumite - Free Fighting
Kamaete Take - Ready Position
Karate - Empty Hand
Kata - Form, Shape
Ki - Inner Energy
Kiai - Explosive Scream
Kiai Irete - With Explosive Energy
Kihon - Basics
Kihon Waza - Basic Techniques
Kime - Focus
Kohai - Junior Student
Kokusai - International
Kosa - Switch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L)
Kotai - Switch (i.e. partners switch places in a drill)
Kumite - Fight
Kyokushin - Ultimate Truth
Kyu - Rank (below Black Belt)
Maai - Interval (between opponents)
Mawatte - Turn
Mokuso - Meditation (silent thought)
Mugore -i No Counting (no commands)
Mushin - Without Thought (no mind)
Naore - Return to Starting Position
Obi - Belt
Onegaishimasu - Please (polite)
Osu - Patience and Determination
Otagai - Each Other
Rei - Bow
Rengokai - Federation
Renma - Polishing, Training
Renraku - Combinations
Seishin - Spirit
Seiza - Formal Kneeling
Sempai - Senior (1st & 2nd Dan)
Sensei - Teacher (3rd & 4th Dan)
Shomen - Front (of the dojo)
Shihan - Expert (5th, 6th & 7th Dan)
Sosai - President
Tameshiwari - Breaking Test
Tanden - Center of Body (below navel)
Waza - Technique(s)
Yame - Stop
Yasume - Rest, at Ease
Yoi - Ready
Yudansha - Black Belt Holder
Zanshin - Remain Alert (remaining mind)
TAIKAI JUTSUGO - TOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY
Aka - Red
Awasete Ippon - Adds Up to One Point
Chui - Warning
Encho - Overtime Round (extension)
Fukushin - Corner Judge (assistant referee)
Genten - Penalty
Hantei - Decision
Hikiwake - Draw, Tie
Ippon - One Point
Kachi - Win
Senshuken Taikai - Championship Tournament
Shikaku - Disqualification
Shiro - White
Shushin - Referee
Waza Ari - Half Point (has a technique)
Zokko - Resume Fighting
KAZU - NUMBERS
Ichi - One
Ni - Two
San - Three
Shi, Yon - Four
Go - Five
Roku - Six
Shichi, Nana - Seven
Hachi - Eight
Ku - Nine
Ju - Ten
Sanju - Thirty
Hyaku - Hundred
Sen - Thousand
Man - Ten Thousand
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KIHON WAZA - BASIC TECHNIQUES
Tsuki - Punch (thrust)
Uchi - Strike
Uke - Block
Geri - Kick
BUKI - WEAPONS
Chusoku - Ball of the Foot
Haisho - Backhand
Haisoku - Instep of the Foot
Haito - Inner Knife Hand
Hiji - Elbow
Hiraken - Flat Fist
Hiza - Knee
Kakato - Heel
Keiko - Chicken Beak
Koken - Wrist Top
Kote - Forearm
Nakayubi Ippon Ken - Middle Finger Knuckle Fist
Nukite - Spear Hand
Oyayubi Ippon Ken - Thumb Knuckle Fist
Ryutoken - Dragon's Head Fist
Seiken - Forefist (correct fist)
Shotei - Palm Heel
Shuto - Knife Hand
Sokuto - Outside Edge of the Foot
Sune - Shin
Teisoku - Arch of the Foot
Tetsui - Hammer Fist
Toho - Sword Peak Hand
Uraken - Backfist
NERAIDOKORO KOGEKIHOKO - TARGETS & DIRECTIONS
Age - Rising
Ago - Chin or Jaw
Atama - Head
Chudan - Middle Level
Ganmen - Face
Gedan - Lower Level
Hidari - Left
Hizo - Spleen
Jodan - Upper Level
Kake - Hooked
Kansetsu - Joint (of limb)
Kintama (Kin) - Groin, Testicles (gold jewels)
Komekami - Temple
Kubi - Neck
Mae - Front, Forward
Mawashi - Round, Circular
Me - Eyes
Migi - Right
Nodo - Throat
Oroshi - Descending
Sakotsu - Collarbone
Sayu - Left and Right
Soto - Outside
Tobi - Jumping
Uch -i Inside
Ura - Reverse, Backwards
Ushiro - Back (direction)
Yoko - Side (direction)
DACHI - STANCES
Yoi Dachi - Ready Stance
Fudo Dachi - Immobile Stance
Zenkutsu Dachi - Forward Leaning Stance
Uchi Hachiji Dachi - Inside Character "8" Stance
Sanchin Dachi - Three Point Stance
Kokutsu Dachi - Back Leaning Stance
Musubi Dachi - Open Foot Stance
Kiba Dachi - Horseback Stance
Neko Ashi Dachi - Cat Stance
Tsuru Ashi Dach - Crane Stance
Moro Ashi Dachi - One Foot Forward Stance
Heisoku Dachi - Closed Foot Stance
Heiko Dachi - Parallel Stance
Kake Dachi - Hooked Stance
Soto Hachiji Dachi - Outside Character "8" Stance
Shiko Dachi - Sumo Stance
Kumite Dachi - Fighting Stance
Migi Ashi Mae - Right Foot Forward
Hidari Ashi Mae - Left Foot Forward
TSUKI WAZA - PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
Oi Tsuki – Lunge Punch
Morote Tsuki – Two-Handed Punch
Gyaku Tsuki – Reverse Punch
Tate Tsuki – Vertical Punch
Jun Tsuki – Side Punch
Shita Tsuki - Lower Punch
UCHI WAZA - STRIKING 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 Nukite Two-Fingered Spear Hand
Yonhon Nukite Four-Fingered Spear Hand
Shotei Uchi Palm 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 Ate - Elbow Strike
Mae Hiji Ate - Forward Elbow Strike
Age Hiji Ate - Rising Elbow Strike
Ushiro Hiji Ate - Backwards Elbow Strike
Oroshi Hiji Ate - Descending Elbow Strike
UKE WAZA - BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
Jodan Uke - Upper Block
Gedan Barai - Lower Parry
Chudan Uchi Uke - Middle Area Inside Block
Chudan Soto Uke - Middle Area Outside Block
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke - Two-Handed Middle Area Inside Block
Shuto Uke - Knife Hand Block
Juji Uke - Crossed Block
Kake Uke - Hooked Block
Shotei Uke - Palm Heel Block
Mawashi Uke - Circular Block
GERI WAZA - KICKING TECHNIQUES
Hiza Ganmen - Geri Knee Face Kick
Kin Geri - Groin Kick
Mae Geri - Front Kick
Mae Keage - Front Rising Kick
Soto Mawashi Geri - Outside Crescent Kick
Uchi Mawashi Geri - Inside Crescent Kick
Yoko Keage - Side Rising Kick
Mawashi Geri - Roundhouse Kick
Kansetsu Ger -i Joint Kick
Yoko Geri - Side Kick
Ushiro Geri - Back Kick
Mae Kakato Geri - Front Heel Kick
Ago Geri - Chin / Jaw Kick
Tobi Mae Geri - Jumping Front Kick
KIHON JUTSUGO - BASIC TERMINOLOGY
Anza - Relaxed Sitting
Arigato Gozaimasu - Thank You (polite)
Budo - Martial Way
Bunkai - Application (analysis)
Dan - Grade (Black Belt)
Dojo - Training Hall
Dojo Kun - Training Hall Oath
Dogi (Gi) - Karate Uniform
Gasshukoku - United States
Hajime - Begin
Hanshi - Master
Ibuki - Forced Tension Breathing
Jisen Kumite - Full-Contact Fighting
Jiyu Kumite - Free Fighting
Kamaete Take - Ready Position
Karate - Empty Hand
Kata - Form, Shape
Ki - Inner Energy
Kiai - Explosive Scream
Kiai Irete - With Explosive Energy
Kihon - Basics
Kihon Waza - Basic Techniques
Kime - Focus
Kohai - Junior Student
Kokusai - International
Kosa - Switch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L)
Kotai - Switch (i.e. partners switch places in a drill)
Kumite - Fight
Kyokushin - Ultimate Truth
Kyu - Rank (below Black Belt)
Maai - Interval (between opponents)
Mawatte - Turn
Mokuso - Meditation (silent thought)
Mugore -i No Counting (no commands)
Mushin - Without Thought (no mind)
Naore - Return to Starting Position
Obi - Belt
Onegaishimasu - Please (polite)
Osu - Patience and Determination
Otagai - Each Other
Rei - Bow
Rengokai - Federation
Renma - Polishing, Training
Renraku - Combinations
Seishin - Spirit
Seiza - Formal Kneeling
Sempai - Senior (1st & 2nd Dan)
Sensei - Teacher (3rd & 4th Dan)
Shomen - Front (of the dojo)
Shihan - Expert (5th, 6th & 7th Dan)
Sosai - President
Tameshiwari - Breaking Test
Tanden - Center of Body (below navel)
Waza - Technique(s)
Yame - Stop
Yasume - Rest, at Ease
Yoi - Ready
Yudansha - Black Belt Holder
Zanshin - Remain Alert (remaining mind)
TAIKAI JUTSUGO - TOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY
Aka - Red
Awasete Ippon - Adds Up to One Point
Chui - Warning
Encho - Overtime Round (extension)
Fukushin - Corner Judge (assistant referee)
Genten - Penalty
Hantei - Decision
Hikiwake - Draw, Tie
Ippon - One Point
Kachi - Win
Senshuken Taikai - Championship Tournament
Shikaku - Disqualification
Shiro - White
Shushin - Referee
Waza Ari - Half Point (has a technique)
Zokko - Resume Fighting
KAZU - NUMBERS
Ichi - One
Ni - Two
San - Three
Shi, Yon - Four
Go - Five
Roku - Six
Shichi, Nana - Seven
Hachi - Eight
Ku - Nine
Ju - Ten
Sanju - Thirty
Hyaku - Hundred
Sen - Thousand
Man - Ten Thousand
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