Friday, February 20, 2009

Karate Terms and Concepts

Hye guys!!!

Lets learn a bit of Japanese words by these Karate Terms & Concept..

Wa- Peace, Harmony
Do- The Way
Kai- Association
Ryu- Style
Karate- Empty Hand (Tang Hand)
Dojo- Training Hall
Hombu- Head Office
Hara- Centre
Kime- Focus
Maai- Distancing
Oss- Strong "Yes"
Waza- Technique
Taisabaki- Hip Shifting
Zanshin- Remaining Spirit (Awareness)
Budo- Way of War
Bushido- Way of the Warrior
Shuhari- Maintain, adhere, improve
Go No Sen- Defense then Attack
Sen No Sen- Block/Counter Simultaneously
Sen- Strike Before Attack
Ikken Hissatsu- One Deadly Strike
Ki- Energy
Kamae- Guard Ready Position
Chu Tanden- Centre of Lower Abdomen
Jo Tanden- Centre of Head
Ge Tanden- Centre of Groin
Senchusen- Centre Line of Body
Chikara- Power
Nage Waza- Hip Throw
Ashi Waza- Leg Throw
Te Waza- Head Throw
Sutemi- Dropping Throw
Shime Waza- Strangulation
Kansetsu Waza- Dislocation

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