The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the international governing body for the sport of karate, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It is responsible for promoting and developing karate globally, organizing major international competitions, and upholding the sport’s values.
Key Information
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
President: Antonio Espinós
Member Countries: 201
Founded: 1970
Recognized Styles: The WKF recognizes four main styles of Karate: Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Shotokan,and Wadō-ryū.
Mae Geri ——————–Front Kick.
Mawashi Geri ————–Round House Kick .
Kinteki Geri—————–Groin Kick.
Kensetsu Geri—————Knee Kick.
Yoko Geri———————Side Kick.
Ushiro Geri——————-Back Kick
Tobi Mawashi Geri———Jumping Round House Kick.
Ushiro Mawashi Geri——Hook Kick.
Ura Mawashi geri———–hook kick to front
Tobi Yoko Geri ————–Flying side Kick.
Tobi Mea Geri—————-Front High Kick.
Hiza Geri ———————-Knee Thrust.
Mae ——-Front
Migi——–Right
Yoko——-Side
Hidari——Left
Ushiro—–Back
Tobi——–Jump
Gyaku——Reverse
Mawashi—-Round
Age———-Rising
Jodan——-Head high
Chudan:—-Mid-high level
Gedan——-Low level; Down
soto———-outside
Mawashi—-Round/Circular.
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Sensei————-karate teacher
Kohai————–Junior
sempai————senior
Yoi——————Get Ready
Yame—————Stop
Kiai—————–Shout.
Onegaishimasu – (one-nay-guy-she-mus)——–please teach me
Shitsureishimasu (sitho-ris-mus)——————- Excuse me from the class
Arigato—————Thank you
Sayonara ———–Good Bye.
Karateka————Karate Student
Sensei Ni Rei——-Bow To The Teacher
Shomen Ni Rei—–Bow To The Ground(Dojo).
Kyu——————–Class Rank Below Black Belt.
KATA—————— Pre -arranged movement of attack & defence.
Kumite—————-fighting
Seiza——————-Mediation Sitting
Mokuso—————-Meditation Close The Eyes.
Nawtte—————–Finish or Stop.
Kihon——————-Basic
Bunkai—————– Analysis of kata Movements.
Kamae——————Ready Position.
Hajime——————Start.
Kamae-te ————–On guard.
Karate Gi ————– Karate Training Suit
Ippon Kumite———One step sparring .
Ryu———————-Style of Martial Arts
Mawatte—————-Turn around
Domo Arigato gozaimashita——Thank You Very Much
Dan——-Degree
Yame—–Stop.
Ate——–Attack
Hiji——–Elbow
Uraken—Back of fist
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Heisoku Dachi————-Heels Together
Heiko Dachi—————-Parallel Stance
Moto Dachi—————–Shorter than Zenkutsu Dachi
Uchi- Hachiji Dachi——-Feet apart
Musubi Dachi—————Formal Stance
Hachiji Dachi—————Natural Stance Feet are hip-joints line width apart
Shiko Dachi—————-Thigh Splitting Stance
Sanchin Dachi————-Breathing Kata Stance.
Kiba Dachi——————Horse Riding Stance
Gedan Berai Uke—Lower block
Age Uke————–Upper Block
Shuto Uke———–Knife hand block
Soto uke————-outside block
Uchi uke————–inside block
1: Ichi (ee-chee)
2: Ni (nee)
3: San (sahn)
4: Shi (shee) or Yon (yohn)
5: Go (goh)
6: Roku (roh-koo)
7: Shichi (shee-chee) or Nana (nah-nah)
8: Hachi (hah-chee)
9: Kyu (kyoo)
10: Juu (joo)