Terminology and Explanation

Following are some japanese terms and names used in Shorin ryu karate (most are identical with other karate styles as well) that have been taught so far.

Starting and ending of session procedure

seiza: sit down
onegaismas: please, teach us
domo arigato gozaimashita: thank you very much for teaching us

Dachi (Stances)

kiba dachi: horse (riding) stance
zenkutsu dachi: front stance
nekoashi dachi: cat stance

Zuki (Punches)

oi zuki: normal punch
yaku zuki: reverse punch

Uke (blocks)

utsi uke: middle block (block from shoulder outwards)
age uke: high block (block with raising)
soto uke: middle block (arm moving from head level towards opposite shoulder)
gedan barai: low block (low sweep)

Geri (kicks)

mae geri: front kick

Kata (Forms)

Kihon kata: Basic forms
kihon shodan: basic first
kihon nidan: basic second
kihon sandan: basic third
kihon yondan: basic fourth
kihon godan: basic fifth

Pinian kata: "Peacefull way" forms
pinian shodan: pinian first

Exercises

ippon gyakusoku: one-move predefined (exercises)

Starting and ending of katas and pair exercises

rei: bow
yoi: get ready
yame: stop

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