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  Terminology

  • Dojo:         training hall
  • Osu:          I understand, a term of respect, and an acknowledgement of others
  • Sensei:       teacher, 3rd or 4th dan black belt
  • Sempai:     senior in rank
  • Kohai        junior in rank
  • Dogi          karate training uniform
  • Hajime      start, go
  • Kiai           focused shout used during training (especially basics)
  • Kihon        basics
  • Keiko        training
  • Ido geiko   moving training
  • Mokuso     meditation (close eyes)
  • Sanbon      prearranged three step sparring
  • Kata          patterns
  • Kumite      sparring
  • Rei            bow
  • Seiza         formal kneeling position
  • Sawatte     relaxed sitting position (crossed legs)
  • Domo Arigato Gozaimasu     thank you very much
  • Sosai         president
  • Masutastsu Oyama    the founder of kyokushin karate
  • Kyokushinkai    Society of the ultimate truth
  • Karate      empty hand
  • Otegai       fellow student
  • Yoi            ready

Karate Terminology