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Karate Terminology (Japanese Names And Meanings)
Karate Do-Kenseikan (Karate School of Powerfull Fists, Minds and Honesty)
| Numbers | |||
| Eeech | 1 | Rowk | 6 |
| Nee | 2 | Seetch | 7 |
| Shan | 3 | Hahtch | 8 |
| Shee | 4 | Ku | 9 |
| Go | 5 | Joo | 10 |
| Area of Body | |
| Jodan | Upper Level |
| Chudan | Middle Level |
| Gedan | Lower Level |
| Breathing TechniqueGeneral Terms | |
| Gi | Uniform |
| Sensei | Teacher (Usually 3rd Dan or higher) |
| Senpai | Senior Student (teacher's assistant) |
| Karateka | One Who Practices Karate |
| Kara-Te | Empty Hand |
| Dojo | Training Gym |
| Kiai | Spirit Cry |
| Jiu-Kumite | Free Sparring |
| Kata | Training Forms |
| Kiyo Tsuke | Attention |
| Rei | Bow |
| Yoi | Ready |
| Hajime | Stop |
| Yasume | Rest |
| Yame | Stop |
| Ka-Maette | Turn |
| Mokuso | Meditation - close your eyes |
| Hansei | Review |
| Shugo | Assemble |
| Shomen | Front |
| Shishentai | Natural Body |
| Udansha | Black Belt Student |
| Negara | Breathing Technique |
| Tobi | While Jumping |
| Osu (OSS) | to show respect or to say " I understand" |
| Osu (oss) comes from "Oshi shinobu" means never give up. It also comes from "Osu no Seishin" means perseverance under pressure. |
| Procedures | |
| Seiza | Kneel |
| Dojo-Kun | Dojo Procedures |
| Sensei Ni-Rei | Bow to the Sensei |
| Sempai Ni-Rei | Bow to the Senior Student |
| "Ohne Gashemas Sensei" | Please Teach Me Sensei |
| "Do Mo Arigatho Sensei" | Thank You Sensei |
| "Shomen Ni Rei" | to bow to the person (or direction) of honor |
| " Otagai Ni Rei " | Bow (greetings) to the other students |
