Karate TERMINOLOGY

Karate Federation

WORLD KARATE FEDERATION

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.

Karate Terminology

GERI (KICKS)

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.

 

DIRECTIONS

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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DACHI  (STANCES)

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

UKE  (BLOCKS)

Gedan Berai Uke—Lower block

Age Uke————–Upper Block

Shuto Uke———–Knife hand block

Soto uke————-outside block

Uchi uke————–inside block

Counting to 10

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)