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Technique Knowledgebase Type Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Term Translation Age Uke Rising Block Ashibo Kake Uke Leg-Hooking Block Ashikubi Kake Uke Ankle-Hooking Block Chudan Shotei Uke Mid Level Palm Heel Block Chudan Shuto Uke Mid Level Knifehand Block Chudan Soto Uke Mid Level Inner(J)/Outside(O) Block Chudan Uke Mid Level Block Chudan Yoko Shuto Uke id Level Sideward Knifehand Block M Deai Osae Uke Gedan Barai Lower Level Sweep Gedan Kake Uke Lower Level Hooking Block Gedan Soto Harai Lower Level Outside Sweep Gedan Tensho Uke Lower Level Palm Heel Block Gyaku Soto Uke Reverse Outside Block Haishu Uke Open Back Hand Block Haisoku Barai Haito Uke Ridge Hand Block Haiwan Nagashi Uke Back of the Arm/Wrist Sweeping Block Haiwan Uke Back of the Arm/Wrist Block Hangetsu Barai Uke Sweeping Half Moon Foot Block Harai Te Sweep with the Hand Hazushi Uke Evading Block/Dodging Block Hiji Suri Uke Elbow Sliding Block Hiji Uke Elbow Block Hiki Uke Knee Block Hiza Uke (Soto) Outside Knee Block Hiza Uke (Uchi) Inside Knee Block Jodan Age Uke Upper Level Rising Block Jodan Kosa Uke Upper Level Cross Block Jodan Uchi Shuto Uke Upper Level Inside Knife-Hand Block Juji Uke Cross or X-Block Kagi Uke Hooking Block Kake De Uke Kake Shuto Uke Hooking Knife-Hand Block Kake Uke Hooking Block Kakete Uke Hooking Hand Block Kakewake Uke Reverse Wedge Block Kakiwake Uke ? Kakuto Uke Bent Wrist Block Keito Uke Chicken Head Wrist Block Kentsui Uke Hammer Fist/Bottom Fist Block Ko Uke Kosa Uke Kote Uke Kuma De Uke Mae Ude Deai Osae Uke Forearm Pressing Block Mae Ude Hineri Uke Forearm Twisting Block Mawashi Uke Roundhouse Block Morote Jodan Uke Two Handed Upper Block Morote Naka Uke Two Handed Inside Block Morote Sukui Uke Two Handed Scooping Block Page 1 Technique Knowledgebase Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Blocks Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Morote Uke Two Handed Block Nagashi Uke Sweeping Block Nami Ashi Inside Leg Block Nami Gaeshi Osae Uke Pressing Block Otoshi Uke Downward, Pushing Block Sasae Uke Seiryuto Uke Shotei Otoshi Uke Shotei Shita Uke Palm Heel Lower Block Shotei Sotogawa Uke Palm Heel Outside Block Shotei Uke Shuto Uke Shuto Uke (Matsumura) Sokumen Awase Uke Sokutei Harai Uke Sokutei Mawashi Uke Sokutei Osae Uke Soto Gedan Barai Outside Downward Sweeping Block Soto Ude Uke Outside Forearm Block Soto Uke Sukui Uke Tate Shuto Uke Vertical Knife Hand Block Tate Uke Vertical Block Tegatana Juji Uke Sword Hand Cross Block Tegatana Uke Sword Hand Block Teisho Awase Uke Teisho Uke Palm Heel Block Tekubi Kake Uke Wrist Hook Block Tettsui Uke Hammer Fist Block Tsukami Uke Uchi Barai Uchi Ude Uke Inner Forearm Block Uchi Uke Inner Block Ude Uke Forearm Block Uke Kata Methods or Forms of Blocking Ura Osae Uke Ura Uke Ai Uchi Clash, Simultaneous Attack Aite Opponent/Training Partner Aka Red/Red Player Awase Waza Decision Wins Awase Waza Bogu Chui Warning Doji Jogai Encho Extension Enchosen Hajime Beginning of extension Fukushin Assistant Referee Fukushin Shugo Fusenhai Fusensho Page 2 Technique Knowledgebase Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Competition Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Gogi Hajime Hansoku Hansoku Chui Hantei Hata Hikiwake Ippon Ippon Shobu Itami Wake Jikan Jogai Jogai Chui Kankyaku Kanto Sho Katsu Keikoku Kiken Make Makeru Mienai Moto no Ichi Mubobi Mubobi Chui Naore Nihon Shobu Niramiai No Kachi Shiai Shiai Geiko Shiaijo Shinpan Shiro Shobu Sundome Taikai Waza Ari Machiwara Makiwara Take Maki Tetsu Geta Arukikata Ashi Kai Itte ? Ashi Sabaki Ayumi Ashi Chakuchi Chidori Ashi Fumi Ashi Fumikomu Fumu Hiki Ashi Hiraki Consultation Begin Violation/Rule Infraction/Foul Flag A Draw One Step/Point One Point Match No Contest Time Out Out of Bounds Out of Bounds Penalty Spectator Fighting Spirit Prize To Win/Be Victorious Warning Forfeit/Concede To Lose, Be Beaten To Lose, Be Beaten Could not See Fighting to Two Points Winner Tournament, Competition Tournament Practice Tournament Area Referee White Sparring Match Non contact match (sports) Tournament Half Point Striking Board Striking Board Iron Shoes Methods of Walking Footwork Regular Stepping "Tread Water" Sliding Back Opening Page 3 Technique Knowledgebase Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Footwork Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Irimi Issoku Kaiten Keri Ashi Kihon Dosa Mae Tsugi Ashi Mawatte Naname Nanbei Nijiri Ashi (?) Oi Okuri Ashi Sankaku Tenshin Sanpo Suri Ashi Tai Sabaki Tenchin Tenshin Tsugi Ashi Yori Ashi Aikigata Ajikata no Mainote Anan Ananku Aoyagi Aragaki-Seisan Aran Bassai Dai Bassai Sho Biyako Channan Chi No Kata Chinpugata Chinsu Chinte Chinto Chiseigangata Dai Ni Seisan Dokogata Domyogata Empi Empi Roppo Fudogata Fukyu Nidan Fukyu Shodan Fukyugata Gankaku Gassente Gekisai Gekisai Dai Ichi Gekisai Dai Ni Giin Entering A Single Step Spin,Turn,Revolve Fundamental Movements Forward Sliding Step Turn Oblique, Diagonal Oblique, Slant (Okinawan) Toe Crawling? Lunge Triangular Movements Three Directions Sliding Step Body Movement Body Movement (Okinawan) Peace/Safety from the South To Penetrate (storm) a Fortress (major version) To Penetrate (storm) a Fortress (minor version) Tiger Bamboo Hands Fight to the East Dog Sanchin and Seisan Combined Sheep Flying swallow Bull (Set of basic kata) Crane on a Rock Empty Air Empty Air Empty Air Page 4 Technique Knowledgebase Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Gimbo Giwaken Go Ho No Uke Gojushiho Gojushiho Dai Gojushiho Sho Hakko Hakucho Hakutsuru Hakutsuru Dai Hakutsuru Sho Hangetsu Heian Godan Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Shodan Heian Yo(n)dan Heiko Ichimonjigata Ikigata Ishimine-Passai Jichin Jiin Jin no Kata Jion Jitte Juma Jumonjigata Juroku Juroku Jutte Kaeshide Kanchi Kanchin Kanku Dai Kanku Sho Kanshiwa Kanshu Karamite Kata Kenki Kihon Gata Nidan Kihon Gata Sandan Kihon Gata Shodan Kihon Kata Kokan Koryu Unshu Kosokun Dai Kosokun Sho Ku no Kata Kururunfa Kushanku 54 steps/techniques 54 steps/techniques (major version) 54 steps/techniques (major version) Preserve Peace White Crane White Crane White Crane Half Moon (Thirteen) Way of peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Way of peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Way of peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Way of peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Way of peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Boar Snake Temple Ground Named after the Temple Ten Hands Rabbit 36 36 10 Hands Sanchin/Seisan Combined Kanbun's Tactics Viewing the sky (major version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) Viewing the sky (minor version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) Kanbun Uechi/ShuShi Wa Combined Forms Basic Forms Basic Forms Basic Forms Basic Forms Great Small Forever stops tearing Military Title (China) Page 5 Technique Knowledgebase Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Kushu Matsu Sanchin Matsukaze Matsumura Passai Matsumura Rohai Meikyo Meikyo Nidan Meikyo Sandan Meikyo Shodan Motode Mutudi Sanchin Myojo Nagete Naifanchi Naifanchi Nidan Naifanchi Sandan Naifanchi Shodan Nidanbu Dai Niechi Nijushiho Nipaipo Niseishi Nuicho Ogamite Ohan Okan Oyadomari Pachu Paiho Paiku Paipo Papuren Passai Peichurin Pinan Pinan Godan Pinan Nidan Pinan Sandan Pinan Shodan Pinan Yo(n)dan Rohai Rohai Nidan Rohai Sandan Rohai Shodan Rokkishu Roppo no Kata Rufua Saifa Sanchin Sanpabu Sanseiru Sechin Pine Tree Wind Mirror of the Soul/Clear mirror (Shield of the Egret/Sign of the Heron/Polishing the M Holding One's Ground Holding One's Ground Holding One's Ground Holding One's Ground 24 24 steps/techniques 28 Steps 24 8 Steps One Time Way of Peace (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Pea Way of Peace 5 (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "P Way of Peace 2 (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "P Way of Peace 3 (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "P Way of Peace 1 (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "P Way of Peace 4 (literally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "P Vision of a Crane Vision of a Crane 2 Vision of a Crane 3 Vision of a Crane 1 Smashing or Breaking and Tearing 3 conflicts 36 Page 6 Technique Knowledgebase Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Segangata Seichin 10 Conflicts Seienchin Walk Far to Conquer Seigangata Horse Seipai 18 Seirui 16 Seiryu Seisai Seisan 13 Seishin Mouse Seishu Seiyunchi Semete The Attacker Sepai Seryu Sesan Shidachi The Defender Shiho Kosokun Shiho no Ho Shimpa Shinko Kata Shinsei Shisochin Fight in 4 Directions/4 Battles Shiyako Shogaigata Rooster Shoshingata Sochin (Goju-Ryu / Shito-Ryu version) Preserve Peace Sochin (Hakko) Preserve Peace Sochin (Shotokan version) Preserve Peace Soshin Su Unsu Suchin Suikagata Sunsu Suparinpei Suparinpei 108 Taikyoku (Kihon) First cause Taikyoku Nidan Taikyoku Sandan Taikyoku Shodan Techigata Tekki Nidan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Tekki Sandan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Tekki Shodan Iron Horse (Inner Step/Rooted to the Ground) Ten no Kata Tenchigata Monkey Tenshi Tensho Change of Grip Teruya Passai Tomari Bassai Tomari Chinto Tomari Rohai Page 7 Technique Knowledgebase Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Forms Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Torite Toritekaeshi Unieba Unryu Dragon Unsu Hands of a Cloud Useishi 54 Wando Wanduan Wankan Wanken Crown of a king Wanshu Military Envoy (possible Rank Title) Ashi Barai Leg Sweep Ashi Waza Leg/Foot Techniques Ato no Kehanashi Back Foot Snap Kick Chudan Geri Mid Level Kick Chudan Nidan Geri Double Mid-Level Kicks Fukubu Geri Abdomen Kick Fumi Kiri Stamping Cutting Kick Fumi Komi Stamping Thrusting Kick Gyaku Mawashi Geri Reverse Roundhouse Kick Hittsui Geri Knee Strike Hiza Geri Knee Kick Kakato Fumikomi Stomping Heel Kick Kakato Geri Heel Kick Kake Geri Hook Kick Kansetsu Geri Joint Kick Kansetsu Geri Keage Stamping (Joint) Kick Kansetsu Geri Kekomi Kekomi Geri Thrusting Kick Keri Kick Keri Age Rising Kick Keri Kata Way of Kicking Keri Waza Kicking Techniques Keri Yondan Four Step Kicking Kesa Geri Diagonal Kick Kin Geri Groin Kick Kyubu Geri Chest Kick Mae Geri Front Kick Mae Geri (Haisoku) Front Snap Kick (Instep) Mae Geri (Kagato) Front Snap Kick (Heel) Mae Geri (Keage) Front Snap Kick Mae Geri (Kekomi) Front Thrust Kick Mae Geri (Sokuto) Front Snap Kick (Foot Edge) Mae Geri (Tsumasaki) Front Snap Kick (Toes) Mae Kehanashi Front Foot Snap Kick Mae Tobi Geri Front Jumping Kick Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick Mawashi Geri (Josokutei) Roundhouse Kick (Ball of Foot) Mawashi Geri (Sokko) Roundhouse Kick (Instep) Mikazuki Geri Half Moon or Crescent Kick Nidan Geri Double Front Snap Kick (Back 1st) Oi Geri Lunge Kick Page 8 Technique Knowledgebase Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Kicks Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Oi Mae Geri Front Lunge Kick Oi Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Lunge Kick Ren Geri Double Front Snap Kick (Front 1st) Renzoku Geri Continuous Kicks Tobi Nidan Geri Jumping Double Kick Ura Mawashi Geri Reverse Roundhouse Kick Ushiro Geri Backward Kick Ushiro Geri Keage Backward Snap Kick Ushiro Geri Kekomi Backward Thrust Kick Ushiro Kehanashi Back Snap Kick Ushiro Mawashi Geri Backward Roundhouse Kick Yoko Geri Side Kick Yoko Geri Keage Side Snap Kick Yoko Geri Kekomi Side Thrust Kick Yoko Tobi Geri Side Jumping Kick Ase Perspiration/Sweat Atemi Strike to Weak or Vital Point Ateru Strike/Hit/Touch Awase Coming to Grips/Crossing Blows Bu Martial/Military Bubishi Budo Martial Ways Budo Seishin Martial Spirit Budoka A Person Studying Martial Arts Budokan A Martial Arts Hall Bugei Classical Japanese Martial Arts Bugeisha Martial Arts Exponent Bujin Warrior Bujutsu Martial Arts Bujutsu Taihaku Seiden Buke Warrior Family/Military Caste of Japan Buke Sho Hatto Rules of the Warrior Family Buki Weapons Bunbu Ryodo Literary and Martial, both paths (are the same) Bunkai Analysis/Interpretation Buryoku Bushi Samurai/Warrior Butokuden Hall of Martial Virtue Chii Kara Internal Strength Chiisai Small Chikai Close/Nearby Chikara External Strength Chikara Ishi Chimei Chokusen Dai Big/Large Danryoku Flexibility Dantai Group/Team Dasu To Extend Deai Doka Songs of the Way Dokkodo Page 9 Technique Knowledgebase Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Embu Martial Arts Demonstration Embujo Place where a Martial Arts Demonstration is held Fuantei Unbalanced/Disequilibrium Fudo Stability Fudoshin/Fudo no Seishin Immovable Spirit Futaridori Gaman Persevere, Endure Gendai Bujutsu Modern Martial Arts Gokui Hidden Techniques Hagakure Hairu To Enter Hando Reaction Hane Spring/Jump Hantai Opposite Haragei Personality/Psychology Harau To Brush Aside/To Sweep Hareru To Swell Up Harikite A State of Alertness/Vigilance Hashiru To Run Hayai Fast/Rapid Heijoshin Ordinary Mind Hikite Retractor Hiku To Pull Hikui Low Hira Flat Hirshiryo Action Taken without Thought Hizamazuku To Kneel Hontai One's Original Essence Hyoshi Timing Ibuki Breathing Method Ichiban Number One, The Best Iki Breath Ikioi Impetus, Momentum; The Breath of Life Ima Now, Of the Moment In Ibuki Internal Breathing In Yo Yin Yang Ippatsu A Single Blow Ishibukuro A Bag of Rocks Itomeru Jiyu Free, Freedom, Liberty Joshiki Common Sense Jozu Skillful Juji To Cross Jukuren Mastery Jumonji Junbi Taiso Preparatory Movements Junbi Undo Preparatory Movements Ka Person or Practitioner Kaho Form Training Kai Association Kake A Hooking Action Kakushi Buki Concealed Weapon Page 10 Technique Knowledgebase Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Kamaitte Kampo Kan Geiko Kappo Karate Karate Ni Sente Nashi Kataki Kataki Uchi Katameru Katate Katsu Katsujin no Ken Kega Keiko Kekomi Ken Kensho Godo Ki Kiai Kiarasoi Kihon Kihon Renshu Kihon Waza Kiki Kime Kimochi Kinniku Kiri Kiru Kiso Kobudo Kokoro Kokyu Korosu Koryu Koshi Sabaki Koshiki Kumi Odori Kurushimeru Kyukei Ma Ma Ushiro Machi Dojo Mae Maki Makoto Manabu Mannaka Marui Mawaru Mawashi Me Action Chinese Medicine Cold Training The Art of Resuscitation Empty Hand/Tang Dynesty (Chinese) Hand There is No First Strike in Karate Enemy/Rival Vengeance/Vendetta To Strengthen/Harden/Fortify/Reinforce One-handed The Art of Resuscitation The Sword that gives Life Injury/Lesion Training/Instruction Thrust Sword/Fist The Energy of Life, Breath, Intention Unification of the Vital Spirit Fighting Spirit Basic, Elementary, Fundamental Basic Training Basic Technique Pull Focus Feeling/Sensation Muscles Cutting To Cut Base, Foundation, Basics, Fundamentals Ancient/Classical Martial Ways Heart, Spirit, Soul Breath, Breathe To Contain, Control, Kill Classical Martial Arts Traditions or Schools Hip Movement Old Style, Archaic To Torture, Torment A Break, A Pause Interval, Space, Distance Directly to the Back Front, Forward Wrap Sincerity, Honesty, Devotion To Learn, To Study Centre, Midpoint Circular To Spin, Rotate, Turn Circular, Round Front, Forward (Okinawan) Page 11 Technique Knowledgebase Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Metsuke Michi O Osameru Migi Migi Sumi Mochi Morote Mu Mu Munen Mushin Munen Muso Musha Shugyo Musho Go Mushotoku Muso Musubi Muteiko Mutekatsu Muto Nagareru Natsu Gasshuku Nijiri Nobasu Okinawa Oroshi Osae Otagai Otoshi Ren Renmei Renshu Rentai Ho Rigi Ittai Riki Ryote Ryukyu Sagi Machiwara Sampai San Nen Goroshi Sasae Sashi Satsui Satsujin To Sayu Seiho Seishin Seishin no Mono Seishin Tanren Semeru Senzen Seou Shicha Shimei To Attain the Way Right Right Corner Grip Two Handed, Both Hands, Augmented Hand Technique Nothingness, Emptiness A State of Perfection No Resistance Without a Sword To Flow, To Run Summer Training Camp Right To Reach Out, Stretch, Lengthen Together, As One To Drop, To Sweep Consecutive League, Federation Exercise, Practice Physical Training Theory and Technique are One Strength, Power Two Handed Hanging Makiwara (Okinawan) To Support, To Prop Murderous Intent "The Murderous Sword" Left and Right Spirit, Soul Thing of the Spirit Formation of the Spirit To Attack Pre-War Lower, Below (Okinawan) Page 12 Technique Knowledgebase Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc Shin Shindo Shingi Ittai Shinken Shobu Shinshin Ichinyo Shirogashi Shita Shitateru Shizen Shoshin Shoshinsha Shu Ha Ri Shuchu Shugendo Shugyo Shumatsu Undo Sohei Sotai Renshu Soto Taiso Tandoku Renshu Tanren Tate Te Te Waza Teki Tenchi Tobi Tokui Tsuyoi Uchi Uchinan Ue Ue Ni Ui Uke Kaeshi Undo Ura Ushiro Utsu Wa Waki Washi Waza Yakusoku Yasumu Yoko Yowaki Yu Zengo Zenkutsu Zuki no Kokoro Mind, Spirit Vibration Mind and Technique are One Fight to the Death Body and the Mind are Unified White Oak Lower, Bottom Part To Discipline, To Educate Natural, Nature The Spirit of the Beginner A Novice, A Beginner Concentration Mountain Asceticism Ascetic Exercise A Warrior Monk Training with a Partner Outside, Exterior, External Physical Exercise Solo Training Strict Training, Discipline, or Drilling Standing, Vertical Hand Techniques Enemy Heaven and Earth, Nature, The Universe Jump Favourite Strong Inner, Interior Okinawa (Okinawan) Up, Upper, Above Upward Upper, Above (Okinawan) To Block and Counter Exercise, Practice Opposite, Reverse Back, From Behind To Hit Someone/thing Love, Harmony, Peace Side Towards the Rear (Okinawan) Technique Pre-arranged, Agreement To Rest Sideways, To the Side Weakness of Character, Lacking Inner Strength Bravery Forward and Backward Bending Forward Mind Like the Moon Page 13 Technique Knowledgebase Misc Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Kazami Ashi no Ura Ashi Yubi Atama Boshiken Chusoku Empi Gaiwan Haishu Haito Heiken Heisoku Hiji Hiraken Hitai Hiza Ibi Ippon Ken Ippon Nukite Josokutei Kaiko Ken Kaishu Kakato Kakete Kakuto Kasokutei Keiko Ken Keito Kentsui Koken Koshi Kote Kumade Migi Ashi Migi Te Nai Wan Nakadaka Ippon Ken Nakadaka Ken Nakayubi Nakayubi Ippon Ken Nihon Nukite Nukite Oyayubi Riken Ryuto Ken Seiken Seiryuto Shotei Shuto Sokko Sokuto Tate Ken To Jab Sole of the Foot Toe(s) Head ? Ball of the Foot Elbow Outer Forearm Back of the Hand Ridge Hand Fist Top of the Foot Elbow Fore Knuckles Forehead Knee Finger (Okinawan) Fist with a Single Knuckle Protruding Ball of the Foot Heel A Hooking Hand The Top of the Bent Wrist Chicken Beak Hammer Fist Ball of the Foot Forearm Bear Paw Hand Right Foot Right Fist Inner Forearm Middle Finger Single Knuckle Fist Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Middle Finger Middle Finger Fist Two Finger Spearhand Spearhand Thumb Back Fist Dragon's Head Fist Regular Fist Ox Jaw Fist Palm Heel Knifehand Page 14 Technique Knowledgebase Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Natural Weapons Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques Other Techniques People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People Te Hand, Fist Tegatana Sword Hand Teisho Palm Heel, Heel of the Palm Tekubi Wrist Tettsui Hammer Fist Ti Hand (Okinawan) Tsumasaki Tips of the Toes Uraken Back Fist Washi De Eagle Claw Hand Yubi Finger Yubi Hasami Kamitori Hair Grab Katate Dori Muna Dori Mune Oshi Nage Nage Ashi Nage Waza Throwing Techniques Nami Gaeshi Nayashi Ne Waza Groundwork, Grappling Techniques Shime Waza Strangling Techniques Shotei Oshi Palm Heel Push Tameshi Wari Test Breaking Ukemi Breakfalls "Bushi" Matsumura Sokon Arakaki Ankichi Azato Anko Chibana Choshin Chitose Tsuyoshi Fujimoto Sadaharu Funakoshi Gichin Hanashiro Chomo Higa Seiko Higa Seitoku Higa Yuchoku Higashionna Kanryo Inamine Seijin Itosu Ankoh (Yasutsune) Kaibara Ekken Kameshima Shinei Kubota Takayuki Kyan Chotoku Mabuni Kenwa Matsumura Sokon Mitazato Eiichi Miyagi Chojun Motobu Choki Nagamine Shoshin Nakaima Norisato Nakamura Shigeru Nakasone Seiyu Page 15 Technique Knowledgebase People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People People Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Nakayama Masatoshi Odo Seikichi Ohtsuka Hironori Onaga Yoshimitsu Oyama Masutatsu Ryu Ru Ko Sakagami Ryusho Sakugawa Kanga Shimabuko Eizo Shimabuko Tatsuo Soken Hohan Suzuki Seiko Tsuruoka Masami Uechi Kambun Uechi Kanei Uechi Kanmei Yabu Kentsu Yagi Meitoku Yamaguchi Gogen Chudan no Kamae Mid Level Ready Position Enshin Gedan no Kamae Lower Level Ready Position Gyaku Hanmi Reverse Position Hanmi no Kamae Hotoke Gamae Buddha Hand Fighting Posture Jodan no Kamae Upper Level Ready Position Maeba Morote no Kamae Otoshi no Kamae Sagurite no Kamae Searching Hands Ready Position Shizen Dachi no Kamae Shizen no Kamae Natural Position Suiken no Kamae Drunken Fighting Posture Tenchi no Kamae Heaven and Earth Position Antei Balance/Equilibrium/Stability Anza Aoi Blue Arasoi Dispute/Quarrel Arigato Gozaimashita Thank you, for what you have done for me Asageiko Morning Practice Bushi no Nasaki Compassion of the Warrior Bushi no Te Warrior's Hands Bushido Way of the Warrior Cha Brown Chakugan Chowa Harmony Chugi Loyalty Dame No Good Dan Grade Deshi Disciple/Pupil Dô Way Dogi Training Uniform Page 16 Technique Knowledgebase Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Dojo Dojo Arashi Domo Etsunen Geiko Fuijai Fukuju Fureru Futari Futatsu Gaku Gassho Gi Gi Giri Go Godan Gojo Gokyu Gomen Nasai Hachi Hachidan Hai Hajime Hakkyu Hanshi Hatsu Geiko Hidari Hombu Ichi Ichidan Iie Ikkyu Jin Jiyu Renshu Joseki Ju Judan Juku Gashira Jukyu Jutsu Kagami Biraki Kaiden Kamae Kamidana Kamiza Kancho Kao Keikogi Keirei Kenshusei Keppan Ki O Tsuke Place of the Way Dojo Storming Year-crossing Practice Left (Okinawan) Obedience Two Two Training Uniform Justice, Duty, Honour, Humility Sense of Duty or Obligation arising from Personal Honour and Pride Five Five Virtues Sorry, Pardon Me Eight Yes (Recognition/understand) Start Master Left Headquarters One No (Negative not Rejection) Free Practice Upper Seat Ten Art Opening the Mirror Complete Transmission Position God Shelf God Seat/Upper Seat Broad focus Training Uniform Research Student Blood Seal Attention! Page 17 Technique Knowledgebase Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Kiai Kirigami Kodô Kohai Konbanwa Konichiwa Kotae Ku Kudan Kukyu Kun Kuro Obi Kyoshi Kyoshi Kyu Meijin Meiyo Menkyo Kaiden Michi Migi Misogi Miyabi Mokuso Monjin Montei Mudansha Mukyu Nafuda Kake Nanadan Nanakyu Naotte Narabu Ni Nidan Nihon Nikyu Nukazu Ni Sumu Nyumonsha Nyunan Shin O Hayo Gozaimasu O Negai Shimasu O Sensei O Yasumi Nasai Obi Okinawa-te Okuden Onegai Shimasu Otagai Ni Otagai Ni Rei Rei Reigi Saho Renshi Martial shout Ancient/Classical Way Junior Good evening Good day Answer/Reply Nine Oath or Motto A Black Belt Behaviour Level, Class, Rank Honour and Reputation License of Complete Transmission Way, Path, Road Right Purification of Mind and Body Courtesy, Refinement Meditation Beginner Two Two Step/Point The Act of Not Drawing the Sword Beginner's Mind Good morning Please assist me (sic) Great Teacher Good night Belt Okinawa Fist Secret Teachings "If you please" Together (Everyone) Bow together with the others Bow, Courtesy Courtesy, Manners, Formal Etiquette Page 18 Technique Knowledgebase Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Protocol Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Ri Ritsu Rei Ritsurei Roku Rokudan Rokukyu San Sanbon Sandan Sankyu Sayonnara Seiza Sempai Sempai Ni Rei Sensei Sensei Ni Mawatte Sensei Ni Rei Shi Shichi Shihan Shimoseki Shimoza Shomen Shomen Ni Rei Shun Pû Kan Sokuto Uchideshi Wakarimasen Wakarimasu Wakarimasu Ka Yame Yoi Yondan Yonkyu Yudansha Zanshin Zarei Age Tsuki Awase Tsuki Choku Tsuki Chudan Tsuki Furi Tsuki Ganmen Tsuki Gedan Choku Zuki Gedan Tsuki Gyaku Tsuki Hasami Tsuki Heiko Tsuki Hiraken Tsuki Ippon Ken Tsuki Jodan Tsuki Kagi Tsuki Principle, Reason Standing Bow Standing bow Six Three Three-step/Point Goodbye Senior (Instructor) Bow to the Senior Teacher, Professor, Doctor Turn toward the Instructor Bow to the Instructor Four Seven Master Teacher The Front Bow to the Front Immediate Response/Answer Live-in Disciple I Don't Understand I Understand Do You Understand? Stop Ready Black Belt "Remaining Mind" Point focus Seated Bow Rising Punch (Uppercut) "U" - Punch Straight Punch Mid Level Punch Circular/Round House Punch Straight Punch to the Face Straight Punch to the Lower Level Punch to the Lower Level Reverse Punch Scissors Punch Parallel Punch Foreknuckle Punch Upper Level Punch Hook Punch Page 19 Technique Knowledgebase Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Punches Self Defence Self Defence Self Defence Self Defence Self Defence Self Defence Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Kaiten Jun Zuki Kazami Tsuki Jab Punch Kizami Tsuki Leading Punch (Jab) Maeken Tsuki Leading Punch (Jab) Mawashi Tsuki Roundhouse Punch Migi Tsuki Right Punch Morote Tsuki Two Handed Punch Nagashi Tsuki Flowing Punch Nakadaka Ippon Ken Tsuki Middle Finger Single Knuckle Punch Nakadaka Ken Tsuki Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Punch Nakadate Ippon Ken Tsuki Nidan Tsuki Double Level Punch Nihon Tsuki Double Punch Oi Tsuki Lunge Punch Oi Zuki Lunge Punch Ren Tsuki Continuous Punches Sanbon Tsuki Triple Punch Sayu Tsuki Double Side Punch Seiken Tsuki Fore Fist Punch Shita Zuki Lower Punch Shomen (Choku) TsukiFront (Straight) Punch Tate Ken Tsuki Vertical Fist Punch Tate Tsuki Vertical Fist Punch Teisho Tsuki Palm Heel Thrust Tsuki Punch, Thrust Tsuki Age Uppercut Tsuki Kata Methods or Forms of Punching and Thrusting Tsuki Waza Punching and Thrusting Techniques Ura Tsuki Inverted Punch Uraken Shomen Zuki Back Fist Front Punch Yama Tsuki Mountain Punch Yumi Tsuki Archer's Punch Kakuto A Fight; Hand to Hand Combat Iaigoshi Jiei Self Defence Keimyaku Iho Mamori Protection, Defence Mamoru To Defend, To Protect Gohon Kumite 5 Step Sparring Ippon Kumite One Point Sparring Jippon Kumite Ten Step Sparring Jissen Kumite Real Combat Jiyu Ippon Kumite Free One Point Sparring Jiyu Kumite Free Sparring Jiyu Kumite (Dojo) Jiyu Kumite (Sports) Ju Ippon Kumite Semi-free One-step Sparring Ju Kumite Free Sparring Junin Gake Kachinuki (-Shiai) Kihon Ippon Kumite Basic One-step Sparring Kihon Kumite Basic Sparring Practice Page 20 Technique Knowledgebase Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Sparring Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Kihon Nihon Kumite Kihon Sanbon Kumite Kumite Sparring Sanbon Kumite Three-step Sparring Sanobar Kumite Shobu Ippon Shobu Sanbon Tan Gan Ho Tan Gan Ho Kumite Uchi Komi Promised Sparring Uchikomi Uchikomi Ura Waza Wo Korosu Yakusoku Kumite Pre-arranged Sparring Bensoku Dachi Crossed Legs Stance Fudo Dachi Immovable Stance Fudo Shisei Futa Ashi Dachi Two Legged Stance Hachiji Dachi Japanese Character "8" Stance Hachijinoji Dachi Han Heiko Dachi Half Parallel Stance Han Shiko Dachi Half Straddle Leg Stance Han Zenkutsu Dachi Half Front Stance Hangetsu Dachi Half Moon Stance Hanmi Hanmi no Neko Dachi Half turned Cat Stance Heian Dachi Peaceful Stance Heiko Dachi Parallel Stance Heisoku Dachi Closed Foot Stance Hidari Kokutsu Dachi Hidari Neko Ashi Dachi Hidari Zenkutsu Dachi Jigotai Ju Dachi Free Stance Kake Dachi Hook Stance Kamae A Combative Engagement Stance or Posture Kamae Kata Methods of Assuming and Holding Kamae Kiba Dachi Straddle Leg/Horse Riding Stance Kokutsu Dachi Back Stance Kokutsu Dachi (Shotokan) Stance Back Kosa Dachi Crossed Leg Stance Mahanmi no Neko AshiCat Foot Stance with the Body Angled 45 Degrees Dachi Migi Shizentai Right Natural Stance Moto Dachi Musubi Dachi Open Foot Stance Naifanchi Dachi Neko Ashi Dachi Cat Foot Stance Renoji Dachi Japanese Character "Re" Stance Ryo Ashi Both Feet Ryubi Dachi Dragon Tail Stance Sagi Ashi Dachi Heron Foot Stance Sanchin Dachi Hourglass Stance Page 21 Technique Knowledgebase Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Stances Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Sesan Dachi Side Facing Straddle Stance Shiko Dachi Straddle Leg Stance Shizentai Natural Stance Sochin Dachi Diagonal Straddle Leg Stance Tachi Stance Tachi Kata Methods of Standing Teji Dachi T-Stance Tsuru Ashi Dachi Crane Leg Stance Uchi Hachiji Dachi Inward Figure Eight Stance Uke Dachi Blocking Stance Uki Ashi Dachi Floating Leg Stance Zenkutsu Dachi Zenkutsu Dachi Front/Bending Forward Stance Age Uchi Rising Strike Ago Uchi Jaw Strike Atemi Waza Strikes to Vital Points Boshiken Uchi Thumb Fist Strike Empi Uchi Elbow Strike Eri Dori Lapel Grab Fumi Uchi Haishu Uchi Open Back Hand Strike Haito Uchi Ridge Hand Strike Haiwan Uchi Back Wrist/Arm Strike Heiken Uchi Middle Phalanx Fist Strike Hiji Uchi/Ate Elbow Strike Hira Hasami Uchi Flat Scissors Strike Hiraken Uchi Foreknuckle Strike Ippon Ken Uchi Ippon Nukite Uchi One Finger Thrust Strike Kaiko Ken Uchi Crab Shell Fist Strike Keiko Ken Uchi Phoenix-eye Fist Strike Keito Uchi Chicken Beak Strike Kentsui Uchi Hammer Fist/Bottom Fist Strike Ko (Ken) Uchi Bent Wrist Strike Koko Uchi Kote Uchi Forearm Strike Kumade Uchi Bear Paw Strike Mae Empi Uchi Forward Elbow Strike Mae Hiji Ate Forward Elbow Strike Mawashi Empi Uchi Roundhouse Elbow Strike Mawashi Uchi Roundhouse Strike Morote Uchi Two Handed Strike Nakadaka Ippon Ken Uchi Middle Finger Knuckle Fist Strike Nakadate Ippon Ken Uchi Nihon Nukite Uchi Two Finger Thrust Strike Nukite Uchi Spearhand Strike Otoshi Empi Uchi Downward Elbow Strike Sage Uchi A Downward Strike Seiryuto Uchi Ox Jaw Strike Shotei Ate Palm Heel Strike Shotei Uchi Palm Heel Strike Shuto Uchi Knifehand Strike Page 22 Technique Knowledgebase Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Strikes Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Styles Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tate Empi Uchi Vertical Elbow Strike Tegatana Uchi Sword Hand Strike Teisho Uchi Palm Heel Strike Tettsui Uchi Hammer Fist Strike Tettsui Uchi Hammer Fist strike Tobi Tettsui Uchi Jumping Hammer Fist Strike Uraken Uchi Back Fist Strike Ushiro Empi Uchi Backward Elbow Strike Washi De Uchi Eagle Hand Strike Yoko Empi Uchi Sideward Elbow Strike Yubi Hasami Uchi Finger Pinch Strike Bugeikan Chito Ryu Gensei Ryu Gohakukai Goju Ryu Gosoku Ryu Honshin Ryu Ishimine Ryu Isshin Ryu Itosu Shito Kei Kobayashi Ryu Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Kyokushinkai Kyudokan Matsubayashi Ryu Pine Forest Style Meibukan Enlightened/Bright Martial Hall Motobu Ryu Naha-te Naha (City/Area) Fist Ryu Style, Lineage Ryuei Ryu Ryuha School, System; Martial Tradition Seikokai Shinjinbukan Shinto Shizen Ryu Shito Ryu Shorei Ryu Shoreikan Shorin Motobu-ha Shorin Ryu Shorinji Ryu Shorinji Ryu Kenkokan Shotokan Shuri-te Shuri (City/Area) Fist Tode China (Tang Dynasty) Hand Tomari-te Tomari (City/Area) Fist Uechi Ryu Wado Ryu Ana Hole/Opening Anticipation (Oliva) Attack (Oliva) Centre (Oliva) Page 23 Technique Knowledgebase Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Tactics Target Target Target Target Target Target Target Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Chika Ma Chikayoru Circle (Oliva) Counter (Oliva) Enzan no Metsuke Genshi Go no Sen Gorin no Sho Kaeshi Kan Kanden no Metsuke Kao Kobo Itchi Kuzushi Line (Oliva) Maai Meibuken Mizu no Kokoro Mushin Nagashi Nerai Nidan Waza Nogareru Oji Waza Pressure (Oliva) Sakeru Sasoi Sen Sen no Sen Senryaku Sensen no Sen Kansetsu Kanzo Kasumi Kata Kawa Ke Keichu Abara Ago Akiresu Ken Ashi Ashi Yubi Ashikubi Atama Bitei Chimu Chipuru Chudan Chukitsu Chushin Dokko Looking (as if) at a Distant Mountain Intuition Reactive Initiative The Book of Five Rings/Spheres Intuition Seeing with Both the Eyes and the Spirit Disequilibrium Enlightened/Bright Martial Fist A Heart like Water An Empty or Clear Mind To Aim To Escape To Avoid To Lure Initiative Simultaneous Initiative Strategy Preemptive Initiative Joint Liver Temples Shoulder Side Hair Ribs Jaw Achilles Tendon Leg/Foot Toes Ankle Head Liver (Okinawan) Head (Okinawan) Body target area/Mid Level/Mid Section Heart (Centre) Page 24 Technique Knowledgebase Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Empi Eri Erikubi Fuku Fukubu Futokoro Gan Ganka Ganmen Gawa Gedan Guai Shoko Hada Hai Hana Hara Heiki Heisoku Hichu Hiji Hitai Hiza Hiza Gashira Hiza Kansetsu Hizo Ho Hone Ibukuro Inazuma Jin Jinchu (Jodan) Jinzo Jodan Kaiaku Kakato Kami Ki Kintama Kinteki (Gedan) Ko Koreisai Koshi Kubi Kyobu Kyokutsu Kyusho Me Mi Mimi Muko Mumi Mune Elbow Lapel Nape or Back of the Neck Heart (Okinawan) Abdomen Chest Eye Face/Front of the Head Side Groin target area/Lower Level/Lower Section Skin Lung Nose Stomach Arms Top of the Foot Elbow Forehead Knee Knee Cap Knee Joint Spleen Cheek Bone Stomach Liver Muscles/Tendons Kidney Head target area/Upper Level/Upper Section Heel Hair Hair (Okinawan) Groin/Testicles Groin/Testicles Nose Waist, Hips Neck Chest The Sternum, The Breast Bone Vital Point Eyes Eyes (Okinawan) Ear Forehead (Okinawan) Kidney (Okinawan) Chest Page 25 Technique Knowledgebase Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Targets Myojo Nito Kin Omote Sakotsu Santo Kin Seika Tanden Senaka Shakumyaku Shita Shita Ago Shuko Suigetsu (Chudan) Taki Tanden Tekubi Tento Ude Ude Kubi Udi Uko Uto Wata Zenwan Biceps The Front Collar Bone, Clavicle Triceps Back, Spine Tongue Spleen (Okinawan) Wrist Arm Wrist Arm (Okinawan) Belly, Abdomen (Okinawan) Forearm Page 26 Technique Knowledgebase Description Outside(O) Block d Knifehand Block Smothering Block, done as one moves forward Downward Sweeping Block Downward Hooking Block Lower Level Palm Heel Block rist Sweeping Block on Foot Block Upper Level Rising Block Upper Level Cross Block Upper Level Inside Knife-Hand Block Cross or X-Block A block with the bottom of the closed fist Windmill Parry Page 27 Technique Knowledgebase A downward block with the palm of the hand A block with the palm of the hand from the outside Augmented block with the palm of the hand Crescent kick block with the sole of the foot Sweeping Block An open handed cross armed block The same as the Okinawan Soto Uke A block to the inside and toward the center of the body. Not Soto Uke Two consecutive techniques scoring waza ari that together score Ippon Protective Armour used in Sparring Both competitors have moved outside the match area Calling a judge to the head referee A loss by default A win by default Page 28 Technique Knowledgebase Consultation by a referee with an Arbitrator or Official before making a decision The command for beginning a match or Kata demonstartion A Penalty Point given for Rule Infractions (Ippon) Judgement, a Referee's Decision Flag used by Referees and Judges Ruled "No Contest" due to a Fighter not being able to continue due to Injury or on Doctor's request To leave the match area A penalty for leaving the match area Referee's warning for a breach of the rules The loser of a bout Term used by a referee when the technique was not visible Starting Position, The fighters face each other with the referee between them A warning for passivity or lack of spirit A full point penalty for passivity or lack of spirit A command to return to one's original starting position The pre-fight staring match The training sessions held before and leading up to a competition The area where matches are held in a tournament The white belted player (left of the referee) A post used for striking by natural body weapons for honing and strengthening technique A post used for striking by natural body weapons for honing and strengthening technique A training device used to strengthen the forearms, consisting of twisted thin strips of bamboo Iron clogs used to strengthen the legs To change feet A type of stepping movement where one foot crosses over the other To step inside, to penetrate To move, to take a step Twisting the body to open away from a frontal attack Page 29 Technique Knowledgebase An entering movement Direction Toe Crawling? A short quick step used for covering large distances Methods of entering, turning and shifting the body while performing techniques m) a Fortress (major version) m) a Fortress (minor version) Page 30 Technique Knowledgebase s (major version) s (major version) ally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ajor version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) inor version) (Okinawan name is name in Chinese of the creator) Shi Wa Combined Formal training exercise set, open comprising patterns of techniques Page 31 Technique Knowledgebase Clear mirror (Shield of the Egret/Sign of the Heron/Polishing the Mirror) A series of six kata Two part kata Passai-Dai and Passai-Sho A group of five basic kata in Shuri-te, they were developed in order to simplify and standardise the teaching of Karate in the Ok erally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") erally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") erally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") erally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") erally "Great Peace", sometimes translated as "Calm Mind" or "Peaceful Mind") ing and Tearing Page 32 Technique Knowledgebase The person performing an attack in a Kata, the attacker The person performing a technique in a Kata, the defender. tep/Rooted to the Ground) tep/Rooted to the Ground) tep/Rooted to the Ground) Page 33 Technique Knowledgebase sible Rank Title) Kicking exercises An exercise of 4 separate kicks Kick to the groin Two Level/Double Jumping Kick Page 34 Technique Knowledgebase Kick (Front 1st) rossing Blows Book of Okinawan Martial Arts - A thirty-two article treatise on strategy, philosophy, vital point striking, and herbal medicine Martial Arts for personal or spiritual cultivation rather than for purely combative purposes. e Martial Arts Sixteenth Century Manual contain martial teachings of the time tary Caste of Japan List of articles and rules of behaviour compiled in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, that stresses the importance of a balance betwee a phrase stressing the importance of both the literary and martial arts as part of the education of a bushi True meanings behind the moves in Kata Internal Power (see Chii kara) Established in the 1890's in Kyoto, site of the Budo Senmon Gakko. This was a government sponsored training school for mart An Okinawan Stone weight with a handle drilled into it. Used for weight training of the wrists, shoulders, and forearms A term for a technique or strike that if executed with force and accuracy would be fatal In a straight line Used to indicate the more complex of a Kata pair (Sho indicates the more simple form) As in to extend an arm, reach out When opponents clash in combat Short didactic poems often written by budo teachers that present their views on the principles and technical teachings of their a The name of a text by Miyamoto Musashi, explaining some of the spiritual and philosophical concepts he felt were important in Page 35 Technique Knowledgebase tial Arts Demonstration is held A state in which one is not moved or influenced by external forces Practice against multiple opponents Modern Martial Arts contrasting to Kobudo and Kobujutsu Techniques not usually revealed to the average student A literary work by Yamamoto Tsunemono in the 18th Century; considered by many as one of the classics of Budo The art of developing Hara State of spiritual calm during combat, akin to the state of mind when performing ordinary tasks The Arm going the opposite way to the striking arm A state of awareness of this original state To breathe out hard from the lower abdomen m; The Breath of Life Training Device for the fingers To kill someone with an arrow Skillful The act of turning the blade, and cutting up during Seppuku, considered very honourable, and of great valour due the great am Warm-up training Warm-up training An emphasis on kata in the teaching and training of an art A martial arts association Page 36 Technique Knowledgebase Special winter training sessions held outdoors or in Dojos with the windows open to improve fortitude and fighting spirit The Okinawan form of unarmed self defence introduced to Japan in the early part of the 20th Century and then to the rest of th A saying attributed to Funakoshi which means that Karate is essentially defensive in nature den/Fortify/Reinforce Using one hand only The act of overoming the desire to kill or be victorious; waiting for the opponent to launch his attack before doing anything Thrusting movement, usually refering to a kick Term literally refering to a straight sword but often used to describe a type of fist A Zen concept of universal understanding of nature Breath, Intention Usually done by means of a loud shout while performing a technique Fundamental The combination of focus and explosive energy required to deliver a decisive technique A cutting attack Basics, Fundamentals This term literally refers to all the classical warrior arts. It's modern usage more commonly refers to the weapon arts of Okinawa rts Traditions or Schools Kumi Odori is very similar to mekata performance of karate, in that there are similar stances and, in some cases, identical serie A private Dojo The pure or unstained mind, undisturbed by external non-essentials Page 37 Technique Knowledgebase The point where one's vision is focused To attain complete mastery Hands, Augmented Hand Technique Often used to refer to the concept of clearing the mind of any desire or specific intention An alternative reading of the character "Bu" which means Martial An empty or clear mind A state of no thought, emptiness of mind, clear headed Touring the entire length of a country in order to seek out masters to study under The Zen principle of not looking for what one seeks The Zen Non-desire of achieving a goal or receiving a reward The Zen act of not thinking To vanquish one's opponent without combat Unarmed As in running water etch, Lengthen The main island of the RyuKyu Archipeligo, and the birthplace of Karate A downward strike or block To hold down, control, restrict Name of the Archipelago, including Okinawa, situated between Japan and China. The birthplace of Karate A formal bow to a Zen Master, involves a seated bow until the forehead touches the floor, with the hands on the side facing pal A secret technique said to kill with a delayed reaction A stone and concrete blocks used for strength training To create and/or consciously take advantage of an opponents opening to defeat him An exercise that helps blood flow in the muscle tissue A concept used by Yamaguchi Gogen to describe his style of Goju Ryu A term often used to describe the formation of a Martial Artist's spirit, like the forging of a sword. A term used to refer to Japan just prior to World War II To carry on one's back An attack that, if uncontrolled, would have a lethal result Page 38 Technique Knowledgebase A saying in the martial arts that refers to the unity of intent and action. A saying from Zen Buddhism that states that the body and mind are one and the same and inseparable Wood used for the making of Kobudo weapons (Jo, Bokken, Bo etc) An expression referring to the three stages of training, from simple imitation to development of one's own style. Austere Discipline Cool down exercises cipline, or Drilling A name for the early Okinawan empty handed fighting arts, the precursors of Karate. Pronounced Di in the local Dialect Nature, The Universe The local term for Okinawa In an upward direction The opposite of Omote acter, Lacking Inner Strength Page 39 Technique Knowledgebase nuckle Protruding Ball of the Foot The striking edge of the little finger of the hand Heel Striking point using the bunched finger tips Bottom of the closed fist A hand position in which the fingers and thumb are partially clenched at the second knuckles, creating a flat striking surface wit le Knuckle Fist The edge of the foot Page 40 Technique Knowledgebase The bottom of the closed fist Grabbing the opponent by the hair To grab an opponent's hand with a single hand A single handed lapel grab A push to the chest Throw one's opponent down A leg sweep resulting in a throw Avoiding a leg sweep by raising the leg Defending against an opponent's attack by absorbing and weakening his technique pling Techniques The practice of breaking wood, bricks, tiles etc to test the proper development of power in certain techniques Methods of falling safely Master of Shorin Ryu Master of Shuri-te Master of Shuri-te Master of Shito-Ryu Master of Shuri-te Master of Shuri-te Master of Goju Ryu Master of Shorin Ryu Master of Shorin/Naha-te Master of Naha-te Master of Shorin Ryu Master of Shuri-te A scholar of the Seventeenth Century, he was the first to define Kiai Master of Shuri-te & Naha-te Page 41 Technique Knowledgebase Master of Shorin Ryu Centre of a circle, preparatory position for certain group exercises Lower Level Position Opponents have opposite feet forward A position with one hand in Jodan Tate Uke and the other in Gedan Barai A ready position used for kumite Ready Position A ready position in an upright, comfortable, and natural attitude Crosslegged Seated Position (Informal) t you have done for me According to Bushido, the skills power and strength of the warrior should ultimately be used to protect the weak and enlighten t A term for unarmed martial arts The union of martial traditions and strategy with the moral codes of the warrior class, especially as influenced by Neo-Confucia To pay attention to, take aim at Seito (regular) and Uchideshi (live in) Used to denote any Japanese ascetic discipline Page 42 Technique Knowledgebase Training Hall Practice of visiting Dojo to challenge the teacher or students to extort money or make a name for oneself. Also called Dojo Yab Informal greeting and way of saying thanks A practice held from 11pm to 1am on New Years Eve (also called Toshikoshi Keiko) To make contact, to touch Used when referring to people Used as a general counter for any objects Picture in a Dojo, usually of a famous Sensei Zen method of placing the hands together vertically in front of the body to symbolise unity of body and spirit One of the virtues of Bushido bligation arising from Personal Honour and Pride The Bushido 5 Virtues of: Chi (Wisdom), Gi (Justice), Jin (Benevolence), Rei (Courtesy), & Shin (Fidelity) A Karate Master from 8th to 10th Dan First Training Session of the Year The school where the Head of Style teaches The Confucian concept of benevolence Free Practice A place of honour in a place or Dojo, the more highly regarded side of the room, farthest from the entrance The senior student of a Dojo or teacher, often, the one who will receive all the teaching and technical knowledge the master ha Used to distinguish between the older martial arts that were designed for combat and the more contemporary ones whose purp A ceremony held in the New Year where students reflect on the previous year One of the highest-level ranks or instructor's licenses awarded in the classical martial arts A Shinto Altar, usually placed on the front wall of a Dojo A position of respect; this term is often used to refer to the front wall of a Dojo, where a scroll, altar or picture of a former teache The title sometimes given to the head of a Dojo or organisation A traditional bow or salutation A student who is being groomed to become an instructor An oath or vow taken by a student before being accepted as a disciple in a classical or traditional school of the Martial Arts Command to "Pay Attention!" or "Stand at Attention!" Page 43 Technique Knowledgebase A low level licence given by a Master to a student in some classical Martial Arts schools Someone of lower rank. The opposite of Sempai use traditional weapons such as bo and eku, as well The second of three instructor ranks, usually only given to those who have 7th Dan rank, or no less than seven years after rece Used to indicate ranks below Black Belt. Many styles start at 9 or 10 and work up to 1, though most begin at 6th Kyu Someone who has achieved mental, spiritual, and physical perfection in their art. Certificate of full proficiency in an art An alternative reading of the character "-Dô" in Karate-Dô The ideal behaviour of a samurai A disciple or student of a traditional Martial Art A disciple or student of a traditional Martial Art A student who holds only a Kyu grade A student who has not yet attained any rank The name and rank board commonly seen on a Dojo wall outlining the hierarchy of the organisation A command to stand at ease To arrange oneself in a row with other trainees This idea stems from the tradition that the sword was a means of creating and preserving peace rather than making war A student accepted by a traditional school of Martial Arts The willingness or ability to receive knowledge A term referring to any Revered Master Early term for Karate Often said before entering a Dojo, as a way to ask for permission to come in, or when asking someone to practise A command for the class to show respect to each other , Formal Etiquette The first of three instructor ranks, usually a 6th Dan ranking is required, although this rank is technically independant from the K Page 44 Technique Knowledgebase A formal kneeling position used in all the Japanese Martial Arts One's Senior, the opposite of Kohai. Any student who takes a class or any blackbelt senior to the speaker. A command given during the ceremony before/after training to show respect to the Senior Student/s A respected teacher of a martial art. Instructor of 4th Dan or above (IKS) A command to turn toward the instructor A command given during the ceremony before/after training to show respect to the Teacher. The lower part of a Dojo, where the beginners and junior students sit or stand The lower ranked area of the Dojo, on the opposite side from the shrine The front wall of a Dojo, the place of honour, usually where a shrine, scroll or picture is located The first command in the ceremonies before and after a class. Shomen signifies one's beliefs, religion, creed, and to Karate as A student who lives and trains with a master A state of alertness or attentitiveness that is stressed during sparring and maintained after executing a technique Straight Punch to the Lower Level Punch to the Lower Level Punch hits both sides of the target at the same time (As in Jion) Thrust with the Middle Knuckle Protruding Upper Level Punch A short punch in which the fist moves in a short circular hooking motion Page 45 Technique Knowledgebase A combination turn and thrusting attack le Knuckle Punch ckle Fist Punch A Straight Punch A strike to the lower abdomen of Punching and Thrusting sting Techniques A close punch, palm up A straight back fist thrust to the face or body A type of U-Punch Kneeling Stance used in self defence training exercises The study of pressure points on the body Exercise with one person executing ten separate attacks and the other defending A training bout that approximates real fighting A free sparring match in which the first person to make a valid full point, wins the bout Free Sparring An exercise where one person fights 10 consecutive opponents A training drill in which one trainee faces consecutive attacks from a series of opponents until he is defeated. He is then replace Page 46 Technique Knowledgebase similar stances and, in some cases, identical series of movements. Some dances Sparring match where the objective is to gain three points An exercise with promised techniques for refining counters and defence To attack the opponent's incoming attack, rather that the opponent Pre-arranged practice in pairs A ready position stance with the feet together Stationary Position A little closer than Heiko Wide Hourglass Stance A ready position stance with the feet staggered and the body facing 45 degrees An Attention Stance with the feet together Left Foot Forward Back Stance Left Foot Forward Cat Foot Stance Left Foot Forward Front Stance Stance in which the legs are bent, with the front foot pointing forward, and the back foot pointing to the side gement Stance or Posture ing and Holding Kamae e Riding Stance th the Body Angled 45 Degrees A natural stance with the right leg forward Formal Attention Stance A stance with the feet in an "L" shape, Like the character "Re" Page 47 Technique Knowledgebase Deep strengthening stance, two hip widths wide, with the toes pointing out to 45 degrees. Crane Stance A stance with the toes pointing inward and resembling the Kanji character for "8" A blocking stance resembling a large Neko Ashi Dachi A very common forward stance A very common forward stance A strike done while moving forward Flat Fist Strike (Middle Knuckles) A pecking strike with the bunched fingertips A strike with the bottom of the closed fist Strike with the partially clenched hand and palm. Usually employed against soft tissue. ckle Fist Strike Edge of the hand near the wrist, most often employed against the collar bone Page 48 Technique Knowledgebase Considered by some to be the pure line of Shuri-te (Sui Di). The style can be traced back through the Okinawan Royal Family a One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Naha, and was later systematised predominantly into the Go artial Tradition A branch of Mabuni's Shito Ryu One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Shuri, referred to as Sui Di in the local dialect. Known today One of the ancient names for the Okinawan art of Karate, pronounced toudi in the local dialect.Due to anti-Chinese sentiment in One of the three major styles from Okinawa. This one originated in Tomari, it is little known today, with only a few current styles Page 49 Technique Knowledgebase A close range position in which either opponent can attack without stepping forward To shorten the distance between yourself and someone else A method of looking at an opponent without being caught by what one sees The ability to second guess the attackers intentions To wait until an attacker has launched an attack before executing a counter The work by Miyamoto Musashi on Tactics and Strategy, often regarded as one of the best on the subject A counter technique he Eyes and the Spirit Broad Focus A combative concept in which the distinction between defence and attack disappears, and all defences are intended to inflict da To break the opponent's balance A concept that combines the motions of space, distance, timing and opportunity The name used by Yagi Meitoku to refer to the fighting applications taught at his Meibukan School This concept denotes absolute tranquility and lack of emotional distraction or turmoil A mind not fixed on anything and open to everything To avoid, to sidestep an attack The second technique in a series of attacks A technique of anticipating the opponent's attack and stiking before the attacks are delivered To draw someone or something closer to oneself To anticipate an attack To launch an attack at the same time as one's opponent To attack during the interval between when the opponent decides to attack and when they launch the attack A Vital point located on the nape of the neck Vital Point at the Bottom of the Spine (Acupressure) id Level/Mid Section Vital Point in the Fold of the Elbow (Acupressure) Pressure Point in the hollow behind the jawbone and below the ears Page 50 Technique Knowledgebase Vital Point located between the fifth and sixth rib (Acupressure) ower Level/Lower Section Vital point on the back side of the Fist Vital Point located below the throat on the suprasternal notch Vital Point above the top lip and under the nose at the suture of the bone pper Level/Upper Section A vital point located on the hand Heel A vital point located on the top of the foot Page 51 Technique Knowledgebase A vital point located five centimeters below the navel The obvious, visible front area of a target, opposite of "Ura" A vital point used for resuscitation, located about 10 cm below the navel. Considered to the source for Ki generation and conce A vital point on the wrist A vital point on the lower jaw A vital point located on the back of the hand, at the base of the thumb The pit of the stomach The lower abdomen, center of gravity and "Ki" A vital point at the top of the skull The nerve that runs along the side of the neck A pressure point at the base of the nose, between the eyes Page 52 Technique Knowledgebase Page 53 Technique Knowledgebase Page 54 Technique Knowledgebase Page 55 Technique Knowledgebase Page 56 Technique Knowledgebase Page 57 Technique Knowledgebase ching of Karate in the Okinawan school system Page 58 Technique Knowledgebase Page 59 Technique Knowledgebase Page 60 Technique Knowledgebase and herbal medicine ance of a balance between literary and martial pursuits for warriors d training school for martial arts teachers. s, and forearms hnical teachings of their art he felt were important in studying the Martial Arts Page 61 Technique Knowledgebase t valour due the great amount of pain involved Page 62 Technique Knowledgebase and fighting spirit and then to the rest of the World during the Allied Occuption efore doing anything e weapon arts of Okinawa. ome cases, identical series of movements. Some dances use traditional weapons such as bo and eku, as well. Page 63 Technique Knowledgebase nds on the side facing palm up Page 64 Technique Knowledgebase n the local Dialect Page 65 Technique Knowledgebase g a flat striking surface with the palm of the hand Page 66 Technique Knowledgebase Page 67 Technique Knowledgebase the weak and enlighten the ignorant uenced by Neo-Confucian thought Page 68 Technique Knowledgebase self. Also called Dojo Yaburi knowledge the master has to offer mporary ones whose purpose is self cultivation picture of a former teacher or founder of the art is placed ool of the Martial Arts Page 69 Technique Knowledgebase an seven years after receiving Renshi egin at 6th Kyu r than making war ly independant from the Kyu/Dan system Page 70 Technique Knowledgebase n, creed, and to Karate as a whole. Page 71 Technique Knowledgebase feated. He is then replaced by the victor, who faces those remaining Page 72 Technique Knowledgebase Page 73 Technique Knowledgebase Page 74 Technique Knowledgebase Okinawan Royal Family and History. It is an alternative reading of the characters for Shorin Ryu. predominantly into the Goju Ryu style ocal dialect. Known today as Shorin Ryu anti-Chinese sentiment in the 1920s the name was changed to the current "Karate" and the alternate meaning of Kara, "empty" eventually a h only a few current styles, still predominantly in Okinawa itself. 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