Terminology

© May 2001
S. Leijenhorst
(Fifth English Edition)

First Dutch edition:1992 (Leijenhorst, De Spa, Ter Veer).

First English edition: September, 1994 (Leijenhorst, De Spa).

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 Contents
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................................... IV
DONATIONWARE PROJECT .................................................................................................................................. 1

TERA ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
TA MO ................................................................................................................................................... 1
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
NTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Kanji ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Kana................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Romanisation (Romanji) ................................................................................................................................ 5
HISTORICAL TERMS ............................................................................................................................................ 8
BASIC CONCEPTS .............................................................................................................................................. 11
ORGANISATION & ETIQUETTE .......................................................................................................................... 14
TRAINING .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING ............................................................................................................................. 20
STANCES ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
FOOTWORK & BODYWORK ............................................................................................................................... 25
FIGHTING POSTURES ......................................................................................................................................... 26
ANATOMICAL WEAPONS ................................................................................................................................... 28
KYUSHO ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Leg ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Backside trunk .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Frontside trunk.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Neck/Collar................................................................................................................................................... 33
Head.............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Arm ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................................................... 35
PUNCHING AND STRIKING TECHNIQUES............................................................................................................ 40
KICKING TECHNIQUES ...................................................................................................................................... 43
GRAPPLING TECHNIQUES .................................................................................................................................. 46
Throwing techniques .................................................................................................................................... 46
Joint techniques ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Strangulations ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Kyusho Waza................................................................................................................................................ 49
FIGHTING PRACTICES ........................................................................................................................................ 50
KATA ................................................................................................................................................................ 51
CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................ 53
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................ 55

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Preface
In front of you is the final English edition of the manual ‘Terminology’. The Dutch version of the manual
was produced in 1992 by Harry de Spa, former Chief-Instructor for Holland & Germany, and myself.
Substantial help was given by André ter Veer, one of the senior instructors from IOGKF-Nederland.
Corrections on the first English version I received from the late Harry de Spa, Garry Malone, Peter Lembke
and Remco van der Kieft. Corrections on Japanese language for this first English edition were made by
Higaonna Sensei. Future versions will contain more Japanese.

I hereby would like to thank all these people for helping me to produce these editions.

I hope much of the readers will make an effort to inform me about mistakes or missing information. In that
way I will be able to produce another ‘upgrade’ of this manual on ‘terminology’ in the future and we will be
of more help to our fellow Karate practitioners.

The terms in this manual were abstracted for 75% from IOGKF sources. These sources include
Higaonna Sensei’s books, videos, interviews, official IOGKF publications, seminars, etc.

I hope this manual on terminology will help the Karate practitioner in its attempt to gain clarity on the Way
of Karate-Do. Even though the content is rather down to earth, I believe a clear and correct terminology will
be of additional help in learning, understanding and transmitting Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karatedo.

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 Introduction

When a westerner first observes the Japanese language he will encounter a variety of unknown symbols that
mean even less to him than ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, in a short time he will find out that there
are largely two groups of symbols used, simple ones and more complex ones.

Kanji
The complex ones are called the 'Kanji' which in fact are Chinese characters. These Kanji generally have the
same meaning as they would have in China, however they are often pronounced differently. For example the
word 'Kara' ( ) from 'Karate' ( ) is pronounced as 'Kong' in (mandarin) Chinese. Sometimes the
pronunciation shows more resemblance, as in the word 'Do' ( ) from 'Karatedo' ( ), which is
pronounced as 'Dao' in Chinese. Actually, most Kanji have at least two ways of pronounciation in Japanese,
which can differ radically from each other. These two different pronunciations are called the 'On'
pronunciation, which is close to the original Chinese pronunciation, and the 'Kun' pronunciation, which is an
added Japanese pronunciation. For example the character: is pronounced both as 'Shu' (in 'Shuto' = 'hand
sword/knife') or as 'Te' (in 'Karate' = 'empty hand').

 

The Kanji were originally so-called 'pictograms, just like the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, or simply
speaking: 'drawings'. In some of the old Chinese characters most of us can recognise the meaning without
having any understanding of the Chinese language. The oldest Chinese characters date from at least 1600 BC
and arrived Korea and Japan in the fourth century.

Kana
The generally more simple symbols are called 'Kana' and are actually divided into two groups, the 'Katakana'
characters and the 'Hiragana' characters (see below). Hiragana is used for creating Japanese sentenses with
kanji. Katakana is used for expressing foreign words like 'Holland' (Oranda; )

Hiragana


Katakana 

Romanisation (Romanji)
For the romanisation of the Japanese language to our western alphabet (the roman letters), several systems
have been developed. These romanisation systems are a guide to how we have to pronounce the Japanese
words, written in our own alphabet. Below you will find the 'Hepburn system' as an example. In this system,
the vowels are pronounced as in the Italian language, the consonants English language.

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Writing
a2
e
o
yo
ju
ja
shi
sha
chi
cha
tsu
etc

Pronunciation
aa
ee
oo
as in yoga
as in juice
as in jazz
as in sheep
as in shag
as in chinchilla
as in chachacha or charleston
tsu
etc.

The Chinese words used in this syllabus are rendered in Mandarin dialect, according to the Pinyin
transcription. Words in Chinese and Okinawan dialect are rendered in italics.

2
Vowels with a short sound (a, e, i, o and u) can be separated from vowels with a long sound (4‚ 0‚ r‚ p‚ ö).
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Historical terms
Daruma; Japanese name of the Indian monk Bodhidarma (Chinese: Ta Mo). According
to Chinese mythology, Daruma founded the Chinese martial arts when living
in the Shaolin (Japanese: Shorin) monastery, were he taught the Ekkinkyo and
the Senzuikyo (see below).
Ekkinkyo; Literal: 'classical text on transforming the tendons'3. The Ki-exercises derived
from these texts bear the same name or are called ‘Ekkin Kiko’ ( ).
Senzuikyo; Literal: 'classical text on washing the marrow'. The Ki-exercises derived from
these texts bear the same name or are called ‘Senzui Kiko’ (

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Three Kiko exercises from the Ekkinkyo .

Shorinji; Literal: ‘Young Pine’ monastery; the monastery where Daruma lived when
residing in China and teaching the monks the basics of health-gymnastics and
martial arts. The monastery still exists and is located in Henan province, near
Dengfeng county. Several other monasteries have existed with the same name,
e.g. in Fujian. It is said that the latter has played an important role in the
development of martial arts in this area and is therefore of historical
importance for Goju-Ryu Karate.
Bubishi; A classical Chinese text on martial arts, containing the principles of Okinawan
Karatedo.

Okinawa; Japanese island where Karatedo originated.

Fujian; Chinese province where Karatedo has its roots, particulary in the area of
the town Fuzhou.
Fuzhou Capitol of the Chinese province Fujian. The town where both Higaonna
Kanryo and Miyagi Chojun studied Chinese martial arts.

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These text are attributed to Ta Mo (± 500 AD) and contain health-gymnastical exercises which, according to the legends, were the
basis of the Shaolin Quan that was developed later. And thus also considered as the roots of Karate which partially evolved from the
Chinese martial arts. However most historians agree that this link is not very substantial. Nevertheless the concepts behind these
exercises are similar to Shaolin Quan and Karate. Namely, they are physical exercise as a basis of spiritual training.
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This version of the Ekkinkyo is sometimes said to be developped by the famous marshall Yue Fei.
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Ti or Te; Literal: 'hand(s)', old name for the martial arts of Okinawa.
Nahate Old name for the martial art from the town Naha in Okinawa.
Shurite Old name for the martial art from the town Shuri in Okinawa.
Tomarite Old name for the martial art from the town Tomari in Okinawa.
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Kenpo ; Japanese name for the Chinese martial arts in general.
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Hakatsuru Kenpo ; White crane boxing; white crane fighting method; white crane fist..

Tora Kenpo7; Tiger boxing; tiger fighting method; tiger fist.

Rakan Kenpo; Monk boxing11; monk fighting method; monk fist.

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Movements from the ‘Wooping crane boxing’ Kata: ‘San Zhan or San Qian (Okinawa: Sanchin), also referred to as:
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‘Happoren’ .

Tode; Old name for Karate, Literal: ‘Chinese hand(s)’ or ‘Tang hand(s)’ 12.
Todejutsu; Same as Tode. Jutsu means art or technique(s).
Karate; Literal: ‘empty hand’. Modern name for Tode.
Karatedo; Same as Karate. Literal: ‘empty hand way’. The suffix ‘do’ usually added to
emphasize the spiritual meaning of the art.

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Chinese: Quanfa. Other, frequently used Chinese terms for martial arts or martial art systems in general are: Wushu ( ),
Gongfu ( ), Quanshu ( ) and Guoshu ( ).
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Chinese: Baihe Quanfa or simply: Baihe Quan.
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Chinese: Hu Quanfa or simply: Hu Quan.
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Chinese: Minghe Quan; .
9
.
10
.
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Chinese: Luohan Quanfa or simply: Luohan Quan. Also translated by ‘arhat boxing’, using the original Indian word ‘arhat’.
12
Originally the word Karate at Okinawa was written as: . The first character is an old name for China, that was used during
the Tang dynasty. So Karate originally was named 'Tang hands' or 'Chinese hands'. 'Te' of 'hands' is a symbolic word for martial art.
Later the first character was replaced by: . This word is also pronounced as 'Kara' in Japanese, however it means: 'empty'. The
word 'empty' refers one the one hand to the fact that Karate is mainly an unarmed form of combat, on the other hand it refers to the
Buddhist philosophy, that inspired the development of Karate, in which 'emptiness' is the essence of (an enlightened) mind.
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Budo; The 'way of the warrior' as a philosophy of life (literal: martial way).
Bu Jutsu; Martial art.
Bushi; Knight; warrior.
Bushido; The samurai’s code of chivalry.
Ryu; Literal: current; style; large community with a collective dedication. E.g. as in
Okinawa Goju-Ryu.
Kan School; group.
Kai; Association; club; group.

Waza; Technique; ability.

Jutsu; Technique; art.

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Basic concepts
Gokui (Gokuhi); Essential teachings; ultimate secrets.
Kukuchi Keypoint; key concept.
Hiden; Secret or hidden techniques.
Okuden; Highest teachings.
Shido Taikei; Curriculum; litaral: guidance system.
Shu Ha Ri; The three phases through which the martial artist develops, i.e. becomes an
enlightend martial artist or being.

Kenkon Literal: 'heaven' and 'earth'; the symbol of

Okinawa Goju-Ryu karate (I.O.G.K.F.).
In Yo (Chinese: Yin Yang); The two primordial polar and
complementing forces, responsible for
the creation and ongoing evolution of the
universe. Comparable to Go & Ju13.

Tanden; Energetical or psycho-physical centre of the human body. In a natural

posture the Tanden is located in the physical centre of gravity. Literal:
cinnabar field14.
Kikai Tanden; Alternative name for Tanden. ‘Kikai’ means ‘ocean of vital energy’.
Kikai is also an important acupuncture point that has a direct connection
to the Tanden.
Seika Tanden; Alternative name for Tanden. ‘Seika’ means ‘lower abdomen’.
Hara; Literal: (lower) abdomen. Generally speaking the same as Tanden.
Haragei; The art of using the Hara as one’s psycho-physical center; the art of
using the lower abdomen as the center of power/movement, breath and
concentration (Sanchin).
Shisei; Posture; attitude.

Ki15; ; Life force; breath; vital energy; breath-energy; breath-power; etc ( ).

Also translated as 'spirit' ( ).
Gen Ki; Primordial energy; the vital energy produced in and circulated by the
Tanden (can also mean: health, vigour, pep, spirit, etc.)

13
Two other similar terms used in the Chinese martial arts (and Chinese medicine) are ‘Kyo’ ( ) and ‘Jitsu’ ( ), meaning
‘empty’ and ‘full’ (Chinese: ‘Xu’ and ‘Shi’).
14
Cinnaber, or Tansha in Japanese ( ) was used in China by alchemist as one of the main ingredients in herbal decoctions
(elixers) for enhancing vitality and prolonging life. The Tanden plays a similar central role in oriental martial arts and
healthgymnastics.
15
Chinese: Qi.
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Keiraku16; ( ) Meridians and collaterals; pathways of the vital energy (Ki) in the
body.
Kokyu Donto; Inhalation and exhalation; respiration; breathing17.
Iki; Breathing; respiration.
Ibuki; Breath.
Fukushiki Kokyu; Abdominal breathing.
Noon Di Breathing method in which the exhalation takes place after the
application of force. This method of breathing is usefull in close combat
because it makes the body less vulnerable to an attack. Noon is e.g.
practised in Sepai Kata and Suparinpei Kata.
Kiai (or Yagui); Shout, scream in which all your power is concentrated and directed.
(Literal: unifying or harmonizing the life force or spirit).
Kisoku No Donto; Regulating the breathing.
Chu Iki; Tuning the breathing; regulating the breathing.

Chinkuchi Kakin ( Kime) Focus of power; short and directed contraction of muscles (muscle-
chains).
Muchimi Slow, heavy, sticky and concentrated movement.
Chiru Nu Chan Chan Spring power, coming from an optimal attunement of tension and
relaxation in relationship to the movements of the opponent; possible
through a high level of sensitivity; leading to a fast reaction to the
movements/attacks of the opponent18.
Ni (Ne): Rooting.
Gyame Opening the joints (similar to ‘extending ki’).

Shimeijurasan The perfect performance of a kata.

Chikara; Power; force. Sometimes used as the opposite of internal power.
Chikara Nu Nujisashi Alternation between tension and relaxation; the alternation between
power going out and power coming back.
Chikara No Kyojaku Proper application of force in each technique19.
Te No Omoi; Literal: ‘heavy hands’. Term to denote a skilled application of power
(Te No Omomi) that goes along with the feeling of ‘heavy hands’.
Bu No Chikara; or Literal: martial power. Term to denote a skilled application of power as
Buryoku; used in Karatedo.
Kiryoku; Literal: breath power. Term referring to a skilled application of power,
based on the use of Ki. Can also mean ‘will power’.
Chii kara Okinawan term referring to a skilled application of power, based on the
use of Ki. Similar to Kiryoku.
Tai No Shinshuku; Expanding and contracting the body.

Tai Gatame Tightening the body according to the principles inherent to Sanchin
Kata.

16
Chinese: Jingluo.
17
Donto literally means: 'swallow and spit'. Together they mean breathing. This term is also used in the martial arts of Fuzhou
(China) to describe certain moving- and fighting abilities.
18
About Chiru Nu Chan Chan it is said that when it is developed to a high level, the body changes; the muscles become strong, yet
flexible and covered by a protective layer of fat (see Traditional Karatedo, Volume 2, page 27).
19
‘Kyo’ and ‘Jaku’ mean ‘weakness’ and ‘strength’. ‘Kyojaku’ can even be translated as ‘strength’, expressing the idea comes from
balance, not just from action. In other words: Kyo & Jaku are similar to Go & Ju or Yin & Yang.
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Sundome Arresting a technique at one inch distance of the target.

Hyoshi; Rhythm.
Waza No Kankyu; Literal: ring and ball technique.

Heiho; Strategy; tactics (also: art of war).

Go No Sen Taking the initiative later.
Sen No Sen Taking the initiative earlier.
Sen Taking the initiative during the initiative of the opponent.

Ma Ai; Fighting distance.

Omote; Front side; front entrance. Referring to the ‘side’ of the technique or
force that is encountered by the defensive manouvre.
Ura; Back side; back entrance. Referring to the ‘side’ of the technique or
force that is encountered by the defensive manouvre.

Nin; Endurance; perserverance; tolerance; patience combined with mental

stamina20.
Zanshin; Literal: 'remaining heart'. Continuous physical-mental presence,
alertness and domination21.
Heijoshin; Placid or balanced mind; mindful but undisturbed by the restlessness in
your surroundings.
Mushin; Literal: no mind.
Muishiki; State of pure consciousness in which one's actions are not hindered by
thoughts or emotions concerning the actions.
Yoi No Kishin; Mental preperation22.
Seishin; Spiritual body energy; integrated mental and physical energy; body-
mind.
Seishin Tanren; Literal: forging of spiritual body-energy.
Seishin (O) Choetsu; Transcending thoughts of life and death.
Kokoro; Heart, mind or 'spirit'.
Kokoro Gamae; Mental 'posture' or attitude.
Shiai Kokoro Gamae; Fighting 'posture' or attitude. Preparedness to face a confrontation in a
contest as a chance to learn and improve to handle other stressful
situations.

20
The pictogram ‘Nin’ is build up from a sword or knife, the heart and a drip of blood. This expresses the ability to uphold our strong
and joyous spirit, despite the hardships of life or training.
21
Zanshin is the opposite of Isshin, which means 'one heart; more freely translated it can mean things as: 'decisiveness' or 'one-track
mind'.
22
‘Kishin’ is a ‘fierce god’, a superior being with qualities that are relevant to martial arts.
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Organisation & Etiquette
Hoshin Purpose and aims

Dojo; Practise hall; literally 'place of the way23.

Dojo Kun; Dojo rules.

Shomen Front; front side of the Dojo; symbolic residence of the forefathers of
Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate.
Shinden Altar; symbolic or sacred place for the ancestors of the style / school24.

Shihan Master; example.

Renshi Instructor; technical teacher; technical expert.

Kyoshi Master.
Hanshi Grandmaster.

Sensei Instructor; teacher25.

Senpai (Sempai). Senior student; assistent.
Kohai Beginning student.

Dan 26; Step; grade.

27 Class; rank; grade.
Kyu ;
Mudansha Karateka without a Dan-grade; beginner.
Yudansha Karateka with Dan-grade.

Reigi; Etiquette; courtesy; manners.

Shugo ! Gather!
Ki O Tsuke ! Attention!; literal: collect your vital energy (Ki).
Seiza !; Kneeled sitting position; literal 'correct sit'28; sit
down (in kneeled sitting position)!
Anza; Crossed leg sitting posture. Literal: relaxed or
from Do-in 2 by
peacefull sitting posture. Jacques de Langre,
ISBN: 0-916508-02-1
Renge Za; Lotus sitting posture.
Han Renge Za; Half lotus sitting posture.
Zazen; (Zen) meditation.

23
'Do' literally means 'way' or 'path'. It has the connotation of 'path of life'; 'spiritual discipline', 'spiritual path', etc.
24
Sometimes ‘Shinzen’ ( ) is used in stead of ‘Shinden’ ( ). ‘Shinzen’ means: ‘pay respect to the spirit(o) or god(s)’.
‘Shinden’ means: ‘altar’ or ‘sacred place’.
25
'Sen' means 'before', 'previous' etc.; 'Sei' means 'to be born' or 'birth'.
26
Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Rokudan, Shichidan, Hachidan, Kudan, Judan.
27
Jukyu, Kukyu, Hachikyu, Shichikyu, Rokkyu, Gokyu, Yonkyu, Sankyu, Nikyu, Ikkyu.
28
The word 'Sei' means 'just', 'positive' of 'correct', also: 'upright' ('right-up').
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Mokuso! Literal: no thoughts; calming the stream of
thoughts; emptying the mind; meditation 29
Mokuso Yame! Stop the meditation!
Rei! Bow!; salute!
Shomen Ni Rei! Salute the frontside of the Dojo30
Shinden Ni Rei! Salute the altar!31
Sensei Ni Rei! Salute the teacher!
Sempai Ni Rei! Salute the assistant (senior)!
Otagaini Rei! Salute each other!
Onegai Shimasu! Please, help me!
Arigato Gozaimashita! Thank you very much!
Osu Expression of understanding and loyalty.
Shitsurei Shimasu Excuse me.
Tatte! Or Ki Ritsu! Stand up!; rise!
Yoi! Ready!32

Karategi Karate suit.

Kimono or Uwagi Jacket.
Zubon Pants.
Obi Belt; girdle.
Zabuton Meditation cushion.
Tatami Japanese straw floor covering; often used in
Dojos for training (Judo, Aikido, Ju Jutsu, etc.).

Figuur 1: from Aikido, the dynamic sphere from A.

Westbrook/ O. Ratti; Charles E. Tuttle Company; ISBN:
0-8048-0004-9

29
. 'Moku' means: 'keep still'; 'So' means 'thoughts'.
30
The Shomen is the symbolic residence of the forefathers of Okinawa Gojuryu Karate, sometimes an actual 'residence' in the form
of an altar (Shinden) is placed here.
31
'Shin' means 'Spirit' or 'God'; 'Den' means 'hall' or 'palace'. The Shinden is the symbolic residence of the forefathers of Okinawa
Goju-Ryu Karate. Bowing to the Shinden is not an act in which one conforms oneself to a religious group but is a personal
expression of thankfulness and a quest for inspiration by the life and insights of these masters.
32
'Yo' means 'work'; 'I' means 'will' or 'intention'.
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Training
Hajime! Begin!
Yame! Stop!
Yasume ! Relax!

Yobi Undo; Preparatory exercises; warming-up; old name for Junbi Undo.
Junbi Undo; Preparatory exercises; warming-up.
Kokyu Undo Breathing exercises.
Junan Undo; Stretching exercises.
Seiri Undo; 'Cooling down'; literal: regulating exercises.
Hojo Undo; Supplementary training.
Kiko (Undo); Ki-exercises.

Neko Undo; Cat exercise.

Kata; (Solo)form; style exercise.

Kumite; Fighting exercise.

Semete33 Attacker.
Ukete34 Defender.

Jodan; Upper body; head; neck; lower area; above

the collar bone.
Chudan; Middle area; from solar plexus to collar
bone.
Gedan; Lower body; upper area; from ground to
solar plexus.

Hidari Left.
Migi Right.

Ichi One.
Ni Two.
San Three.
Shi Four.
Go Five.
Roku Six.
Shichi Seven.

33
Same as ‘Tori’ (e.g used in Aikido, Judo, Ju Jutsu, etc.).
34
Same as ‘Uke’ (e.g. used in Aikido, Judo, Ju Jutsu, etc.).
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Hachi Eight.
Ku Nine.
Ju Ten.

Mawatte Turn.
Ashi O Kaete Change legs
Te O Kaete Change arms

Kihon; Basic; elementary35.

Kihon Gijutsu Basic techniques; 'basics'.
Sonoba Kihon Gijutsu Static basics (executed from a standing
position).
Ido Kihon Gijutsu Moving basics (executed with steps).

Tachi (Dachi) Waza; Standing techniques.

Ne Waza; Ground techniques.
Ground technique from the
Suwari Waza; Ground techniques; sitting techniques. Bubishi: Ashi Hasami, leg scissor.

Go Waza; ‘Hard’ techniques: punches, strikes and kicks.

Ju Waza; ‘Soft’ techniques: throws, joint-locks, strangulations and vital point attacks.

O Waza; Execution or training of techniques using large movements of the body,

limbs and/or center of gravity.
Ko Waza; Execution or training of techniques using small movements of the body,
limbs and/or center of gravity.

Tsuki Waza; Punching techniques.

Ate or Uchi Waza Striking techniques.
Keri (Geri) Waza Kicking techniques.
Uke Waza Blocking techniques.
Morote Waza Double handed techniques.
Kawashi Waza Evasion techniques (Tai Sabaki, Tenshin, etc.36

35
'Ki' means 'fundament' or 'basis'; 'Hon' means 'root' or 'origin'.
36
See footwork & bodywork.
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Gyakute37; Grappling; wrestling (see Ju Waza).
Referring to grappling techniques in general
(armlocks, strangulations, throws, etc) or
armlocks in particular; literal: reversing the
hands.
Tuidi or Tuite (Torite)38; Grappling; wrestling; similar to Gyakute.

Kansetsu Waza39; Joint-manipulation techniques.

Nage Waza; Throwing techniques.
Joint manipulation technique
Shime Waza; Stangulation techniques. from the Bubishi.

Kyusho Waza; Vital point techniques.

Kyusho Jutsu; The art of attacking the vital points.
Similar to Kyusho Waza, but the suffix
‘Jutsu’ suggests that it is an art of it’s own as
well.
Chibu Jutsu (Tsubo Jutsu); The art of attacking the vital points. Other
word for Kyusho Jutsu used on Okinawa.
Atemi Waza; Literal: striking techniques. Used in e.g.
Aikido and Ju Jutsu do denote strikes and
blows to vital areas.

Ukemi Waza; Breakfall techniques.

Renraku Waza Combination techniques40. Kyusho chart from the Bubishi.

Henka Waza Changing techniques; adapting a specific

technique to the circumstances or changing
it into antother technique, according to the
changing circumstances.

37
‘Gyaku’ means ‘reverse’. The Chinese term for grappling or grappling techniques is ‘Qin Na’ ( ).
38
‘Tui’ (from ‘Toru’ or ‘Toraeu’) means ‘to catch’ or ‘to grasp’.
39
Hiji Kansetsu Waza, Hiza Kansetsu Waza, Yubi Kansetsu Waza, etc.
40
'Ren' means 'Connect'.
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Supplementary training
Chishi; Stone hammer.
Ishi Sashi; Stone padlock.
Sashi Ishi Natural stone weight.
Nigiri Game; Gripping jars.
Kongoken; Oval metal weight; literal: 'Iron circle'.
Tan Barbell.
Suna Bako; Sand box (stone or bean box).
Jari Bako; Gravel box.
Tou; Bamboo bundle; cane.
Tetsu Geta; Iron slippers.
Makiage Kigu; Wrist roller.
Tetsuarei; 'Dumbells'.
Makiwara; Striking post. Literal: rolled-up straw.
Temochishiki Makiwara; Moving Makiwara; carrying makiwara.
Fukushiki Makiwara Fixed Makiwara.
Sagi Makiwara Punching / kicking bag.
Keetaiyo ‘Wooden dummy’ wooden post makiwara.

Nigirigame .

Fukushiki Makiwara. .

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Stances
- Tachi (Dachi) Stance.

Heisoku Dachi Closed foot stance.

Musubi Dachi Closed stance (with heels touching); used as formal attention stance.

Heiko Dachi Parallel stance.

Hachiji Dachi Natural stance; literal: Japanese character 'Hachi' stance41.

Koshi Dachi Squat stance.

Naihanchi Dachi Straddle stance
Kiba Dachi Horse riding stance.
Shiko Dachi Literal: square stance; straddle leg stance.
Hikui Shiko Dachi Deep straddle leg stance (thighs horizontal).
Naname Shiko Dachi Diagonal square stance; diagonal straddle leg stance.
Yokomuki Shiko Dachi Sideward square stance; sideward straddle leg stance.

Hachiji Dachi (as in Koshi Dachi (as in Kururunfa). Naname Shiko Dachi. (as in Seiyunchin).
Saifa).

41
The Japanese character 'Hachi' is: º
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Sanchin Dachi Literal: three battles stance; also known as 'hourglass stance'.
= Heishugata Sanchin Dachi = Literal: ‘closed hand three battles stance’
Kaishugata Sanchin Dachi Literal: ‘open hand three battles stance’.
= Migi/Hidari Heiko Dach = Right/left parallel stance.
= Ashi Mae Heiko Dachi42 = Parallel stance with one foot in front.

Heishugata Sanchin Dachi . Kaishugata Sanchin Dachi.

Han Zenkutsu Dachi Half-forward stance; half 'front stance'

Zenkutsu Dachi Forward stance; 'front stance'
Hikui Zenkutsu Dachi Deep forward stance (as e.g.. in Kururunfa).

Kaishugata Sanchin Dachi.

Han Zenkutsu Dachi.

Zenkutsu Dachi.

Hikui Zenkutsu Dachi .

Moto Dachi Basic stance.

Fudo Dachi Immovable stance; ‘free stance’43.
Sesan Dachi Stance from Sesan Kata; a sideward straddle leg stance; literal: '13 Stance'.
Kokutsu Dachi Backward stance; back stance.

Neko Ashi Dachi Cat foot stance; 'cat stance'

42
Also called ‘Hitoji Dachi’.
43
Fudo Dachi is both translated as 'free stance' and 'immovable stance'. This seemingly contradiction can be understood when one
knows that the center of gravity in this stance is in the middle of the supporting-plane, the plane below and between one's feet.
Because of this one's body can move relatively free in all directions, without losing balance.
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Renoji Dachi Japanese character 'Re' stance44.

Bensoku Dachi ‘Scissors stance’.

Sagi Ashi Dachi45 Heron stance; ‘one leg stance’.

Neko Ashi Dachi Renoji Dachi Bensoku Dachi Sagi Ashi Dachi
(as in Gekisai Dai Ni). (as in Seiyunchin). (as in Sepai). (as in Saifa).

44
The Japanese character 'Re' is written as . The position of the feet is similar to this Japanese character 'Re'.
45
Also called ‘Tsuru Ashi Dachi’ or ‘crane leg stance’.
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The first three major abilities one has to aquire in practising stances are grounding, rooting and
centering.

Grounding can be divided into:

. keeping the body upright.
. keeping the center of gravity above the supporting plane (between and below the feet).
. aligning the body with the force of gravity.
. relaxing the body downward.
. lowering the breathing.
. extending your feeling attention into the ground.

Rooting adds the following aspects to this:

. pushing the feet into the floor.
. grabbing the floor with the toes and sides of the feet.
. imagening your feet are like roots, sticking deep into the ground (mind projection).
All these actions orginate from the lower abdominal region (Tanden).

Centering consists of:

. positioning the spine on top of the lower abdomen.
. abdominal breathing - centering the breathing in the lower abdomen.
. centering the mind in the lower abdomen.
. being ready to move from the lower abdomen.
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Footwork & Bodywork
Unsoku Ho Basic foot movements.
Tako Ashi 'Octopus foot'.

Tenshin Movement; moving. Used to denote evasion techniques based on foot

movements.
Tai Sabaki Generally: body shift. Literal: handling the body. Usually used to denote
evasion techniques in which a combination of foot movements and turning of
the body is used.
Tai Hiraki Body evasion.

Happo Sabaki Movements in 8 or all directions.

Ashi Sabaki Foot shift.

Jun Kaiten Regular turn (of the hips).

Gyaku Kaiten Reversed turn (of the hips).

Example of Tai Sabaki.

Zenshin Forward.
Kotai Backward.
Sa Yu Sideward.
Sa Yu Zenpo Naname Diagonal forward.
Sa Yu Kotai Naname Diagonal backward.

Issoku Cho One foot distance.

1 2

Suri Ashi Sliding step.

Tsugi Ashi Shuffling step.
Ayumi Ashi Natural step.
Yori Ashi Dragging step.
Keri Ashi Kicking foot. 2 1
Hiki Ashi Pulling back the leg. Suri Ashi. Tsugi Ashi.

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Fighting postures
- Kamae (Gamae) Fighting posture.
Hanmi Half turned.

Ai Hanmi Both Karateka face each other with the

same foot in front.
Gyaku Hanmi Both Karateka face each other with
another foot in front (L & R or R & L).

Yoi No Kamae (Formal) alert posture

= Musubi Dachi No Kamae = Closed stance fighting posture
Morote Gedan Heiko No Kamae Double low block fighting posture in
parallel stance.

Shizentai No Kamae Natural fighting posture46. Yoi No Kamae.

Hanmi Shizentai No Kamae Half turned natural fighting posture.

Gedan No Kamae Low fighting posture.

Chudan No Kamae Mid-level fighting posture.

Chudan Morote No Kamae Fighting posture with two hands at mid-

level

Tateken Morote No Kamae Fighting posture with double vertical

fists.
Gedan No Kamae.

Morote Chudan Yoko Uke No Kamae Fighting posture with double sideward
= Morote Chudan No Kamae block at mid-level.
= Double fighting posture at mid-level.
Morote Chudan Sanchin No Kamae Double fighting posture at mid-level
(block) in 'three battles' (stance).
Morote Chudan Nukite No Kamae Mid-level double spear hand fighting
posture.

Hiki Uke No Kamae Pulling block fighting posture.

Tora No Kamae Tiger fighting posture.
Jodan Kaisho No Kamae High open hand fighting posture.
Jodan Seiken No Kamae High fighting posture with fists.
Tenchi No Kamae Heaven and earth fighting posture.
Morote Chudan Nukite No
Kamae.
Neko Ashi No Kamae Cat leg stance; ‘cat stance’.

Ninoji No Kamae Character ‘Ni’47 fighting posture.

46
'Shi' means 'self’'; 'Zen' means 'resembling' or 'alike'; 'Tai' means 'body'.
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= Morote Ninoji Kamae Double handed character ‘Ni’ fighting posture.

Sagi Ashi No Kamae Heron leg stance48.

Mu Kamae Literal: 'no' fighting posture; fighting posture without a specific

form.

47
Japanese character 'Ni' is: ¶
48
Also known as ‘Tsuru Ashi Dachi’ or ‘crane leg stance’.
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Anatomical weapons
Daikento Contact area of the knuckles of the index and middle finger.
Seiken Fist.
Tateken Vertical fist.
Uraken Backside of the fist; 'back fist'.
Heiken Flat fist.
Tettsui Iron hammer (fist).
Kaikoken Crab fist.
Kumade Bear hand.

Nakadakaken Middle finger-knuckle fist.

= Nakadaka Ipponken = Middle finger single knuckle fist.
Keikoken One knuckle fist; literal: chicken beak fist49.

Keikoken.

Nakadakaken (Nakadaka Ipponken).

Shuto Literal: sword or knife hand; 'ridge hand'.

Haito Literal: blunt side sword or knife hand; 'Ridge hand'.
Shotei Palm (root of the palm).
Haishu Back (of the) hand.

Nukite Literal: penetrating hand50; 'spear hand'.

Nihon Nukite 'Two-finger spear hand'; Literal: twofold penetrating hand.
Ippon Nukite Single 'spear hand'; literal: 'single penetrating hand'.
Boshi Ken Thumb fist.
Yubi Hasami Pinching fingers; finger pinch; literal: finger scissors.
Washide Eagle hand

49
In China sometimes called: 'phoenix eye fist'.
50
'Nuki' comes from 'Nuku' (= 'penetrate').
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 Koken Bent wrist.
Kote Forearm; wrist.
Ude Forearm.

Yubi Hasami. Koken.

Empi or Hiji Elbow.

Kata Shoulder.

Kotou or Zu Head.
Sokutei Sole of the foot.
Josokutei Ball of the (sole of the) foot.
Tsumasaki Toe tips.
Kakato Heel.

Kotou.

Josokutei Sokko

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Sokko Instep.
= Haisoku = Back of the foot.

Sune Shin.
Sokuto Sword foot (side of the foot).
Kasokutei Side of heel / ankle.
Hiza Knee.

Hiza. Sune.
Sune.

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Kyusho
The Kyusho listed below are taken from charts from the book
‘Traditional Karatedo, Volume 1’ by Higaonna Sensei. The Kanji,
translations, anatomical descriptions and suggested relationships to
acupuncture points are based on other sources and my own research.
Since the book, mentioned above, does not contain the Kanji, it is
likely that some of the Kanji given below may be incorrect. The Kanji
below are based upon my minimal knowledge of Japanese and
Chinese language and other literature on martial arts and oriental
medicine. Apart from that, the transmission of knowledge also
suffered from language barriers in the past (analphabetism, oral
transmission, different dialects, different languages, etc.). Some names
of vital points used today, may be quite different from the one’s used
in the past. They may sound the same but have a different meaning.
For that reason some names of vital points may be incomprehensible
simply because their original meaning is lost.
The selection of related acupuncture points is based on a large list of
sources, both from martial and traditional medical literature. However
in some cases, because of inadequate descriptions or drawings in
martial arts literature (and even in some modern acupuncture
manuals), they are only estimations. It should be noted that, despite the relations between the Chinese martial
and traditional medicine in the past, the names of the vital points used in Karatedo and other martial arts
mostly differ from those used in acupuncture, Shiatsu, etc.

General localisation & Translation Related Acupuncture meridian &

Name points

Leg
Kori; ‘High advantage’. Liver 351.
Soin52; ‘Hidden in the grass’. Gallbladder 41.
Naira (Naika ?); ‘Inner ankle’ ? Spleen 5 (kidney 3 - 6).
Kokotsu; ‘Shinbone’; literal: frontal bone. -
Soma ; ‘Were the grass yields to the wind’ Bladder 57 ?
?53.
Fukuto; ‘Crouching hare’54. Spleen 10 (stomach 32-34; gallbladder 31)55
Yako; ‘Nocturnal Luminescence’. Liver 10 (liver 11 and 12; spleen 12) 56

51
If the word ‘high’ refers to a high part on the foot than the related acupuncture point would be stomach 42 (Shoyo ; Chinese:
Chong Yang). Liver 3 is generally known to be one of the most vulnerable points on the dorsum of the foot. However, it is much
harder to attack than stomach 42 which is, being the joint the between the tarsus and metatarsus, vulnerable as well.
52
Also called: Kusagakure.
53
Chinese: Cao Mi.
54
This name refers to the similarity between a crouching hare and a contracted quadriceps muscle.
55
In acupuncture the point Fukuto only refers to stomach 32 (Chinese: Fu Tu). Possibly it is used in martial arts to denote several
points on the thigh, because the thigh as a whole (m. quadriceps femoris) looks like a crouching rabbit, not just one point. In
Higaonna’s ‘Traditional Karatedo, volume 1’ the point Fukuto is located on the lower inside of the thigh, in the area of the
acupuncture point spleen 10 (Kekkai; ; Chinese: Xue Hai) which is generally known to be a very vital point. Gallbladder 31 is
located on the lateral side of the thigh and is also known as Fushi ( ; Chinese: Feng Shi) or Fushito.
56
Yako usually refers to the inguinal area. Several vital points are located here. It is an area were the main arteries, veins and nerves
of the leg cross this area, without being covered by a thick layer of muscles.
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Backside trunk
Ushiro Inazuma; ‘Rear lightning’ Bladder 36 (50) 57.
Ein; ‘Gathering of Yin’; perineum. Conception vessel 1.
Bitei 58; ‘Tail’; coccyx. Governing vessel 1.
Ushiro Denko; ‘Rear lightning’. Bladder 49 (44).
Wakikage; ? ‘Flank’s Yin’; ‘Flank’s Spleen 21 ?; gallbladder 22 ?59.
shadow’ ?
Kassatsu; ‘Life and death’. Governer vessel 11 or 12.
Hayauchi; ‘Early striking’; ‘fast striking’. Bladder 43 (38)60.

Frontside trunk
Kinteki; Testicles; literal: ‘iron balls’. (Liver channel)
Tanden; ‘Cinnaber field’. Conception vessel 461.
Myosho; ‘Morning star’ (Venus). Conception vessel 762
57
There two main systems of point numbering, used in the acupuncture world. In the other this point would be classified as: bladder
50.
58
Also called: Kameno ( ) or ‘turtle tail’.
59
The ribcage below the armpit is not protected by muscles and is therefor a vulnerable area, spleen 21 and gallbladder 22 are the
two main acupuncture points in this area but not necessarily the only vital points.
60
There two main systems of point numbering, used in the acupuncture world. In the other this point would be classified as: bladder
38.
61
In Chinese medicine and healthgymnastics the word Tanden is generally used do denote a deep energetical center, rather than a
more superficial acupuncture point. The acupuncture point at the level of the Tanden is ‘Ganken’ (Chinese: ‘Guan Yuan’ ( );
‘passage to the origin’ (of vital energy)).
62
Based on the description given by Funakoshi, G. and Harrison, E.J. (see references). The point ‘Kikai’ ( is generally
considered to be the most important point in the area directly below the umbilicus and is located 11/2” below the navel.
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Inazuma; ‘Lightning’. Liver 13.
Denko; ‘Lightning’. Gallbladder 24.
Suigetsu; ‘Water moon’63 Conception vessel 15.
Ganka; ‘Below the wild goose’64. Stomach 18.
Kyosen; ‘Chest point’; xiphoid. Conception vessel 16.
Danchu; Center of the chest (bone) Conception vessel 2065.

Neck/Collar
Murasame; ‘Passing shower’. Stomach 11
Keichu; ‘Middle of the neck’. (Governing vessel)
Dokusen; ?66 ? Triple burner 17.
Hichu; ‘In secret’. Conception vessel 22.

63
Commonly known as the ‘solar plexus’ (plexus solaris).
64
This point is below the nipple, just below the pectoralis muscle, between the 5th and 6th rib. Maybe the lower ridge of the pectoralis
muscle reminded people of a wild goose’s belly.
65
The name ‘Danchu’ (Chinese: Tan Zhong) is used in acupuncture for vital point between the nippels (Conception vessel 17). In
most Karate sources the point Danchu is located slightly higher, between the manubrium sternum and corpus sternum. In acupuncture
the latter point is called Kagai (Chinese: Hua Gai).
66
Another name for this point is ‘Dokuko’ (or Dokko); . The second pictogram of this name shows great similarity to ‘Sen’ in
‘Dokusen’. Possibly one of these, or even both, is a misintepretation. It is not uncommon that names of acupuncture points, Kata,
movements, etc. changed through history. Practitioners of martial arts, as many other citezins, were not always literate and the
exchange of knowledge between different countries was a language barrier on it’s own.
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Head
Mikatsuki; ‘Half moon’; jaw. (Stomach channel)
Kakon; ‘Lower descendent’ ? Conception vessel 24.
Jinchu; ‘Middle of man’. Governing vessel 26.
Seimo; ‘Eye star’; eyeballs. (Liver, heart)
Komekami; ‘Temples’. Miscelleneous Head/Neck 967.
Kasumi; ‘Haziness’; ‘mist’. Triple burner 23.
Uto; ‘Bird & rabbit’ ? Non-meridian point: M-HN-3.
Shomon; ‘Front gate’68 Governing vessel 22.

Arm
Ude Narashi; ‘Middle of the arm’. Large intestine 14
Hijitsume; ‘Elbow pressing’ Heart 3 69.
Uchi Shakutaku; ‘Inner forearm swamp’70 Lung 7.
Soto Shakutaku; ‘Outer forearm swamp’ Triple burner 5.
Shuko; ‘Back of the hand’. Large intestine 4 71.

67
Taiyo ( ; Chinese: Tai Yang).
68
Frontal fontanel. The crown of the head and the frontal fontanel are often mixed-up. The crown of the head corresponds with the
acupuncture point ‘Hyakue’ and is located on the line connecting the eartips (when the neck is straight). The frontal fontanel is
closest to the acupuncture point ‘Xin Hui’ (‘fontanel closing’) and lies 3” in front of Hyakue ( ; Hundred meetings; Chinese:
Bai Hui). Shomon usually refers to the frontal fontanel.
69
Heart 3 corresponds with the chart. Other vital points in the area were the elbow is ‘pressed together’ (‘Tsume’) are large intestine
11 & 12, lung 5, pericardium 3, small intestine 8. Some authors differentiate between Uchi Hijitsume and Soto Hijitsume.
70
‘Shaku’ is a unit of length of 30 cm. This is approximately the length of a forearm. As such ‘Shaku’ is a symbolic term for
‘forearm’. The word ‘Taku’ means ‘swamp’. Words like ‘swamp’, ‘creek’, ‘sea’, etc. were, and still are, used in acupuncture to
denote vital points (accumulations of vital energy or ‘Ki’). Water is often used as a metaphor for vital energy, the life force.
71
There are a few other vital points on the back of the hand. The one on Higaonna Sensei’s chart appears to be Large
intestine 4, also known as Gokoku ( ; uniting vally; Chinese: He Gu) or Koku (or Tora Guchi; tiger mouth; ; Chinese:
Hu Gu)
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Blocking techniques
Jodan Age Uke High rising block; high upward block.
Haiwan Age Uke72 High rising block with the outside of the forearm, with the hands rising
vertically up..

Jodan Soto Yoko Uke High outward-sidward block.

= Jodan Yoko Uke = High sideward block.
= Jodan Soto Uke = High outward block.

Jodan Uchi Yoko Uke High inward-sideward block.

= Jodan Uchi Uke = High inward block.

Age Uke (as in Gekisai Dai Ichi & Ni). Haiwan Age Uke
(as in Sesan Kata).

Chudan Soto Yoko Uke Mid-level outward-sideward block.

= Chudan Yoko Uke = Mid-level sideward block.
= Chudan Uke = Mid-level block.
Morote Chudan Yoko Uke Double handed mid-level sideward block.
73
Hojo Uke Augmented block.

Hojo Uke.
Chudan Soto Yoko Uke.

72
Appears e.g. in Sesan Kata.
73
Appears e.g. in Seiyunchin Kata.
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Chudan Uchi Uke Mid-level inward block.

(Seiken) Gedan Harai Uke Low sweeping block with the fist..
= Gedan Uke = Low block.
= Gedan Barai = Low sweep74.
Morote Gedan Harai Uke75 Double handed low sweeping block.
Shotei Gedan Harai Uke Low sweeping block with the palm.
Gedan Shotei Osae Uke Low controlling block with the palm.

Doji Uke Combination of Chudan Yoko Uke and Gedan Barai Uke.

Uchi Gedan Harai Uke Inward low sweep block.

= Uchi Gedan Barai = Low inward sweep.
= Gedan Uchi Uke = Low inward block.

(Ryo-ken) Kosa Uke (Double fist) cross block.

= Juji Uke Cross block; Literal: character 'Ju' block76.

Morote Gedan Harai Uke.

Doji Uke

Hiki Uke Pulling block; grasping block.

Ura Hiki Uke Reversed pulling block.
77
Yoko Hiki Uke Sideward pulling block.
Morote Hiki Uke Double handed pulling block.

Kake Uke Hook block.

= Ura Te Kake Uke = Hook block with reversed hand.
Ura Kake Uke Reversed hook block.

74
Harai or Barai are the same words, it is a difference in pronunciation due to grammar.
75
Appears e.g. in Seiyunchin Kata and Shisochin Kata.
76
The character 'Ju' means ten and is written: .
77
Appears e.g. in Shisochin Kata.
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Uchi Kake Uke Inward hook block.
Chudan Ushiro Kake Uke Mid-level backward hook block.

Haishu Mawashi (Osae) Uke78 Circular (controlling) block with the back (of the) hand.
= Ura Uke = Reversed block

Shotei Yoko Uke Sideward palm block

(Chudan Shotei) Otoshi Uke79 (Mid-level) dropping block.

(Chudan Shotei) Nagashi Uke Mid-level) flowing block.
(Chudan Shotei) Osae Uke80 (Mid-level) controlling block.
= Chudan Shotei = Mid-level control.
Morote Osae Uke Double handed controlling or controlling block.
81
Ryusho Gedan Osae Oshi Double handed low push.

Haishu Mawashi Osae Uke. Ryusho Osae Uke.

Sukui Uke Scooping block.

Morote Sukui Uke Double handed scooping block.
82
Nagashi Sukui Uke Sliding scooping block83.

Shuto Uke Sword hand- of knife hand block.

Nagashi Uke Sliding block.

Jodan Ko Uke High wrist block

Yoko Ko Uke Sideward wrist block

78
Appears e.g. in Kururunfa Kata.
79
Most often executed with the palm. Depending on what part of the body is used, different terms are added. E.g. 'Tettsui' when the
contact is made by the bottom of the fist (hammerfist).
80
These three blocks are almost the same, depending on the way the attack is ‘handled’ it is called either Otoshi, Nagashi or Osae.
81
Appears e.g. in Kururunfa Kata.
82
Appears e.g. in Sesan Kata and Suparinpei Kata.
83
'Nagashi' comes from 'Nagasu' (= 'drift away', 'float away').
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= Chudan Ko Uke = Mid-level wrist block
84
Morote Ko Uke Double handed wrist block.

Hasami Uke Scissors block.

Hiji Uke Elbow block.

Kuri Uke Elbow block, as in Seiyunchin and Kururunfa.

Tora Guchi Tiger mouth (block).

= Mawashi Uke = Circular block.
= Jodan Haishu Osae Uke85 = High controlling block with the back (of the) hand.
+ Gedan Oshi/Uchi Kake Uke + Low push / Inward hook block.
+ Jodan Oshi + High push.

Morote Mawashi Uke Double handed circular block.

Hari Uke Bow and arrow block.
= Shotei Gedan Harai Uke / = Low sweeping block with the palm /
= Haishu Jodan Age Uke = High upward block.

Tora Guchi Hari Uke.

Hiza Uchi Uke Inward knee block86.

Hiza Soto Uke Outward knee block.

Sokutei Osae Uke Controlling block with the sole of the foot.

Sokutei Harai Uke Sweeping block with the sole of the foot.
Haisoku Barai Instep sweeping (block).

84
Appears e.g. in Sanseru Kata.
85
Also called: Jodan Mawashi Tekubi Osae Uke.
86
The block as actually made with the shin and not with the knee. It could therefore also be called Suna Uke.
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Punching and striking techniques
Hikite; Pulling back the opposite hand / arm.

Choku Tsuki Straight punch; forward punch.

Seiken Tsuki Fist punch87.
Nukite Tsuki Literal: penetrating thrust; ‘spear hand thrust’.
88
Hira Nukite Tsuki Literal: flat penetrating thrust; ‘flat spear hand thrust’; ‘horizontal
spear hand thrust’89.
Oi Tsuki Lunge punch.
Yoko Oi Tsuki Sideward lunge punch.
Gyaku Tsuki Reverse punch.
Sun Tsuki 1 'inch' punch.
90
Yoko Sun Tsuki Sideward 1 'inch' punch.
Kizami Tsuki 'Leading jab' punch.
Jun Tsuki 'Leading punch'.
Maeken Tsuki Punch with the front fist (Jun Tsuki or Kizami Tsuki).
Ura Tsuki Turned punch; 'short punch'; Literal: 'turned or reversed punch'.
91
Yoko Ura Tsuki Sideward turned punch.
Age Tsuki Rising punch; upward punch; 'uppercut'.

Hira Nukite Tsuki

(as in Seiyunchin Kata). Yoko Ura Tsuki Age Tsuki
(as in Saifa Kata). (as in Kururunfa Kata).

87
Depending on the type of anatomical weapon used with the punch, other adjectives are used, e.g. Shotei Tsuki, Nukite Tsuki or
Nakadaka Ippon Ken Tsuki.
88
Appears eg. in Seiyunchin Kata.
89
In Seiyunchin Kata this technique is executed slightly downward as if one attacks the inguinal area (Yako) of the opponent.
90
Appears eg. in Sesan Kata.
91
Appears eg. in Saifa Kata.
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Mawashi Tsuki Roundhouse punch; circular punch.
Furi Tsuki Swing punch.
Kagi Tsuki Hook punch.

Yama Tsuki Mountain punch.

Nagashi Tsuki Flowing punch.

(Morote) Awase Tsuki (Double handed) combined punch.

Nigiri Awase Tsuki Joined punch.
Heiko Tsuki Parallel punch.

(Morote) Awase Tsuki Heiko Tsuki (as in Saifa Kata).

(as in Gekisai Dai Ichi Kata).

Sanren Tsuki Three consecutive punches.

Sambon Tsuki Threefold punch; triple punch.

Haito Uchi Literal: blunt side sword/knife hand strike.

Shuto Uchi Literal: sword/knife hand strike.
Shuto Mawashi Uchi Roundhouse sword/knife hand strike.
Shuto Hasami Uchi Scissoring sword/knife hand strike92.

Furi Uchi93 Swing strike.

Tettsui Uchi Hammer strike.
Gedan Tettsui Uchi Low hammer strike.
94
Morote Mawashi Uchi Double handed circular strike.

(Jodan) Uraken Uchi (High) turned fist strike95.

Ura Uchi Turned strike.

Kinteki Uchi Groin strike.

96
Gedan Furi Uchi Low swinging strike.

92
'Hasami' means: 'to come in between (something)'.
93
Almost the same as Furi Tsuki but uses a larger and more swinging motion.
94
Appears for example in Saifa Kata and Sepai Kata.
95
This is the type of Uraken Uchi that appears most often in the Kata.
96
Used do denote the groin strike (Kinteki Uchi) in Sepai Kata. More specific than Kinteki Uchi.
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Furi Sute97 (Double handed backward) swinging strike.

Hiraken Uchi98 Flat fist strike.

Ko Uchi Wrist strike.

Shotei Oshi Palm push.

Hojo Oshi Supported push.

Hojo Oshi (as in Seiyunchin Kata).

(Gedan) Hiraken Uchi
(as in Sepai Kata).

Naiwan Uchi Inside forearm strike.

Gaiwan Uchi Outside forearm strike.
Kote Uchi Wrist strike.

Hiji Ate Elbow strike99.

= Empi Uchi
= Hiji Uchi
Age Hiji Ate Rising elbow strike; upward elbow strike.
Ushiro Hiji Ate Backward elbow strike.
Otoshi Hiji Ate Falling elbow strike.
Yoko Hiji Ate Sideward elbow strike.
Mawashi Hiji Ate Circular elbow strike.
(Jodan) Hineri Hiji Ate (High) follow through elbow strike100.
Hiji Age Elbow lift (freeing technique).

Kou to Ate Head strike; 'Head butt'.

= Zu Tsuki
Kata Ate Shoulder strike.
Kata Oshi Shoulder push.

97
Appears e.g. in Kururunfa Kata and the Junbi Undo.
98
Appears eg. in Sepai Kata.
99
Without a word determining the height of the technique this usually refers to Chudan level.
100
This technique is usually executed to the head.
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Kicking techniques
Kekomi101 ‘Thrust kick’; literal: incoming kick.
102
Keage 'Snap kick'; striking kick; literal: upward kick.
Hiki Ashi; Pulling back the foot / leg, after the kick.
Ashi Mae ... Geri ... Geri with the front leg.

Mae Geri Front kick; forward kick103.

Kin Geri Groin kick.
Gedan Shita Geri Low horizontal kick.
= Sune Geri = Kick to the shinbone .

Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kick.

Ushiro (Kakato) Geri Backward (heel) kick.

Kaiten Ushiro Mawashi Geri Turning backward roundhouse kick.

Gyaku Mawashi Geri Reversed roundhouse kick (from the inside out).
Ushiro Mawashi Geri Backward roundhouse kick104.

Sokuto Geri Sword foot kick.

= Yoko Geri = Sideward kick
Sokuto Kansetsu Geri Sword foot kick to the (knee)joint.
= Gedan Sokuto Geri = Low sword foot kick.
= Kansetsu Geri = Kick to the (knee)joint.
= Gedan Yoko Geri = Low sideward kick.

Mae Geri. Sokuto Kansetsu Geri

(as in Kururunfa Kata).

101
A combination of Keri (kick) and Komi (derived from komeru, which means ‘to put into’).
102
A combination of: Keri (kick) and Age (upward; rise).
103
Mae Kakato Geri; Mae Tsumaseki Geri; etc.
104
Also known as 'Ura Mawashi Geri'.
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Kakato Fumikomi Geri Stamping kick with the heel.
= Gedan Fumikomi Geri = Low stamping kick.
= Fumikomi Geri = Stamping kick.
Sokutei Fumikomi (Geri) Stamp with the sole of the foot.

Kakato Otoshi Heel drop (kick).

Furi Geri Swing kick.
Sokuto Furi Geri Swing kick with the sword foot.
Haisoku Geri Instep kick.

Hiza Geri Knee kick.

= Hiza Ate = Knee strike.
Tobi Hiza Geri Jumping knee kick.

Nidan Geri Two levels kick.

Ren Geri Consecutive kicks (two).

.... Tobi Geri ... jumping kick105.

Tobi Nidan Geri Jumping two levels kick.

105
E.g. Mae Tobi Geri or Mawashi Tobi Geri.
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 Sokutei Furi Geri (as in Suparinpei Kata).

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Grappling techniques
Ura Waza Literal: Reversing techniques.
Tsukami Waza Grabbing techniques.
Hiki Waza Pulling techniques.
Oshi Waza Pushing techniques.
106 Freeing techniques; throwing-off techniques.
Hazusu Waza (Hazushi Waza)
107
Hiji Age Elbow lifting (freeing technique).

Osae Waza Controlling techniques; techniques to control the opponent.

Throwing techniques
Ashi Nage Leg throw; throw using your leg as the major ‘tool’.
Ashi Barai Foot sweep.
Ashi Basami Leg scissors.

Koshi Nage Hip throw; throw using your hip as the major ‘tool’, i.e. active or
supporting bodypart.

Kata Nage Shoulder throw; throw using your shoulder as the major ‘tool’, i.e.
active or supporting bodypart.

Te Nage Hand throw; throw using your hands or arms as the major ‘tool’.
Ashi Dori Literal: 'grabbing the leg'.
108
Furi Nage or Gyaku Nage (Waza) Swinging throw or reversed throw technique.
109
Sukui Nage Scooping throw.

Ashi Hasami (Nage) from the

Bubishi. Furi Nage or Gyaku Nage from the Sukui Nage from the Bubishi.
Bubishi.

Kubi Nage Neck throw; throw using the opponent’s neck to throw him or her.

106
Also called Toku Waza (Toki Waza).
107
Appears e.g. in Seiyunchin Kata.
108
Appears in the Dento Teki Bunkai of Kururunfa Kata.
109
Sukui Nage can also be classified as a hip throw or Koshi Waza. Appears e.g. in the Dento Teki Bunkai of Sepai Kata.
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Sutemi Nage Offer throw; throw in which the defender falls down in order to throw his
opponent.

Kubi Nage (or Kubi Gaeshi) from the Sutemi Nage from the Bubishi.
Bubishi.

Joint techniques
Hiji Kansetsu Waza Elbow-joint (manipulation) techniques.
Ude Kansetsu Waza Arm-joint (manipulation) techniques. This can refer to wrist-, elbow- or
schoulder joint.
Te Kubi Kansetsu Waza Wrist-joint (manipulation) techniques.
Kote Kansetsu Waza Alternative name for wrist-joint (manipulation) techniques.
Yubi Kansetsu Waza Finger joint (manipulation) techniques.
110
Kubi Kansetsu Waza Neck-joint (manipulation) techniques.
Hiza Kansetsu Waza Knee-joint (manipulation) techniques.
Ashi Kubi Kansetsu Waza Ankle-joint (manipulation) techniques.

Ude Osae111 Forearm control used in a jointlock (e.g. elbow).

Elbow-joint lock, using Ude Osae.

110
Or: Sekizui (Kansetsu) Waza - Spinal column (joint)( manipulation) techniques.
111
Appears in the one of the Dento Teki Bunkai of Shisochin Kata. The word Ude can be changed according to the part of the body
that is puts pressure on the joint. For example: Mune Osae (chest), Waki Osae (flank control) and Ashi Osae (leg control). These
terms may also refer to locks on other joints.
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Suhei Osae 112 Literal: horizontal control; horizontal arm press113. Together with Maki
Age (see above) used in an armlocking or -breacking.
Maki Age114 Rising arm roll; Together with Suhei Osae (see below) used in an
armlocking or
-breacking technique.

Suhei Osae & Maki Age.

Ude Garami Arm weave; Joint lock in which the arm of the attacker is bend and weaved
into an armlock.
Hiji Garami Technique in which the elbows of the opponent are crossed in order to
create an armlock.
Ashi or Hiza Garami Leg or knee weave. Jointlock in which the legs of the attacker is bend and
weaved into a (knee)lock .

- Gaeshi (Kaeshi) Jointlock (-break or -throw) by twisting115 (and bending) a joint. For
example: Kote Gaeshi (wrist twist), Yubi Gaeshi (finger twist) and Kubi
Gaeshi (neck twist).

Strangulations
Hadaka Jime Literal: naked strangulation; strangulation without grabbing the opponent’s
clothes.
Eri Jime Collar strangulation; strangulations in which the collar of the opponent is
used.
Ashi Jime Leg strangulations; strangulations in which the legs are used to strangle the
opponent. The Sankaku Jime or triangle strangulation is the most common
type of Ashi Jime.

112
Appears in Sepai Kata.
113
This type of jointlocks, using a horizontal lever, is named Kannuki Gatame in Judo and Jujutsu. Kannuki menas: bar (to close a
gate). Gatame means: to stiffen. Gatame is used in a similar sense as Osae.
114
Appears in Sepai Kata.
115
Kaeshi (- Gaeshi) means to change or to turn. Gaeshi techniques are used to throw the opponent or to force him down (or break a
joint), they are usually no locks in which the opponent is controlled as in Osae or Garami techniques.
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 Kyusho Waza
Kyusho; Vital point; tender spot; secret key.
Chibu (Tsubo) ; Alternative Okinawa name for the vital points of the human body.
Ketsu; Literal: hole, cave or den. Vital points; acupuncture points. Alternative name for
the vital points of the human body.

The following terms are rendered in Chinese (Mandarin, Pinyin transcription) because they are
predominantly used in the Chinese martial arts. The Japanese translation (On-pronunciation) is given
between brackets.

Dian Xue116; Vital points. In Chinese martial arts used to denote the knowledge and techniques
(Ten Ketsu) about how to attack the vital points of the human body. The word ‘Ten’ means point.
In Chinese martial arts it means ‘to attack with a pointed anatomical weapon’.
Da Xue; Striking the vital points. Alternative name for Dian Xue. In Chinese martial arts used
(Da Ketsu) to denote the knowledge and techniques about how to attack the vital points of the
human body.
Ya Xue: ( ) Pressing the vital points.

Dian Mai 117; Attacking the bloodvessels. In Chinese martial arts used to denote the knowledge and
(Ten Myaku) techniques about how to attack vital points in the blood circulatory system. The word
‘Dian’ means point. In Chinese martial arts it means ‘to attack with a pointed
anatomical weapon’.
Da Xue; Striking the blood. Alternative name for Dian Mai. In Chinese martial arts used to
(Da Ketsu) denote the knowledge and techniques about how to attack vital points in the blood
circulatory system.
Duan Mai; Breaking the bloodvessels. Alternative name for Dian Mai. In Chinese martial arts
(Dan Myaku) used to denote the knowledge and techniques about how to attack vital points in the
blood circulatory system.

Kai Qi118; Closing the breath. In Chinese martial arts used to denote the knowledge and
(Hei Ki) techniques about how block or impair the breathing by attacking specific vital points.

Da Qigong; Striking the internal organs. In Chinese martial arts used to denote the knowledge
(Da Kikan) and techniques about how to attack the vital organs.

Jua Jin; Grabbing the sinews; pinching the sinews. In Chinese martial arts used to denote the
(Tsu Kin ?) knowledge and techniques about how to grab and pinch the opponent’s sinews
(tendons, muscles, etc.) in order to enable him to fight.

The following two terms are not really a part of what could be called Kyusho Waza. However, together with
the topics mentioned above, they are an integrate part of the grappling or Qin Na curriculum of the Chinese
martial arts. Therefore they are listed here. In fact they are what has been previously described as Kansetsu
Waza.

Fen Jin; Dividing the sinews (tendons, ligaments, etc.).

(Bunkin)
Cuo Gu; Misplacing the bones; dislocating the bone.
(Chiku Kotsu)

116
Better known as ‘Dim Hsue’ (Cantonese dialect).
117
Better known as ‘Dim Mak’ (Cantonese dialect).
118
Cantonese: Bei Hei.
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Fighting practices
Kumite Fighting exercise; literal: grappling hands or uniting hands.

Tanren Kumite Literal: 'forging' fighting exercise..

Sandan Uke Harai Three levels block (literal: ‘sweep’).
Sandan Gi Three levels exercise.
Ude Tanren 'Forging' of the forearms119.
Tai Atari Body toughning exercises; literal: body hitting exercises.

Kihon Kumite Basic fighting exercise; basic sparring.

Yakusoku Kumite 'Arranged' fighting exercise; arranged sparring.
Kihon Ippon Kumite Basic onefold fighting exercise; basic single sparring.
Jiyu Ippon Kumite Free onefold fighting exercise; free single sparring
Kihon Nihon Kumite Basic twofold fighting exercise; basic twofold sparring.
Jiyu Nihon Kumite Free twofold fighting exercise; free twofold sparring.
Sanbon Kumite Threefold fighting exercise; threefold sparring.
Sanbon Tsuki Kumite Threefold punch fighting exercise; threefold punch sparring.
Sandan Kumite Three levels fighting exercise; three levels sparring.

Renzoku Kumite Consecutive fighting exercise; consecutive sparring.

(Kata) Bunkai Kumite Applied fighting exercise; applied sparring.

Kihon (Kata) Bunkai Kumite (Basic) applied fighting exercise; (basic) applied sparring .
= Kihon Bunkai = Basic applications.
Dento Teki Bunkai Traditional applications.
Oyo Bunkai Kumite Variations of the applications.

Randori (Kumite) Sparring.

Go Kumite Hard fighting exercise; hard sparring.
Ju Kumite Soft fighting exercise; soft sparring.
Jiyu kumite Free fighting exercise; free sparring.
Iri Kumi Close combat.
Shiai Kumite Competitive fighting exercise; competitive sparring; contest.
120
Kakie (Kumite) Sticky hands exercise (or fighting practise).

119
Sometimes also called: 'Kote Kitae'. 'Forging' here has the meaning of 'to train' and 'to harden'.
120
‘Koki’ in Chinese (Fujian dialect).
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Kata
Kata; Form; style; soloform.
Heishu Kata (Heishugata); 'Closed hand' soloforms121.
Kaishu Kata (Kaishugata) 'Open hand' soloforms122
Gekisai Dai Ichi; Attack and destroy 1123.
Gekisai Dai Ni; Attack and destroy 2.
Saifa; Destroying strikes.
Seiyunchin; Unbalancing in a fight.
Shisochin; 4 directions fight124.
125
Sanseru; '36' (hands)126.
Sepai; '18' (hands)127.
Kururunfa; Holding on long, striking suddenly; free translation: 'silence before the
storm'128.
Sesan; '13' (hands)129.
Suparinpei; '108' (hands)130.
Sanchin; Three battles.
Tensho; Rotating palms131.

Koshiki No Kata; Classical froms; old forms.

Happoren; Literal: ‘eight steps training’. This Kata is considered to be a

121
‘Closed hand’ does not refer to the hands but to the Tanden that is closed (tight) throughout the Kata.
122
‘Open hand’ does not refer to the hands but to the Tanden that only closes at the moment of impact (or towards the end of a
Muchimi movement).
123
This, for Karate unusual aggressive name, reflects the time in which Okinawa was a battlefield of Japanese-American war.
124
'Sai' means (just as in Gekisai) 'destroy; 'Fa' means 'strike' or 'smash'. Typical for this Kata are sharp striking techniques such as
Uraken Uchi, Tettsui Uchi, Haito Uchi, etc.
125
The character ‘Shu’ ( ) is not spoken, it is placed there so is reminded
126
The names of the Katas Sanseru, Sesan, Suparinpei and Sepai are Chinese names. In written language the word 'hand(s)' ( ) is
added behind these names, indicating that the characters should be pronounced according to the ‘Chinese’ or ‘On’ pronunciation. In
speaking language this character is left out. It is said that these names are related to Buddhist numerology. E.g. Sanseru, 36 (6 x 6),
refers to eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, spirit and color, voice, taste, smell, touch and justice. It is also suggested that the numbers
(originally) referred to the number of techniques in the Kata, the number of applications (Bunkai Kumite) or the number of vital
points (Kyusho) to which the techniques in the Kata are directed.
127
18, according to Buddhist numerology, is built up from 3 x 6; 3 refers to good, bad and peace; 6 refers to color, voice, taste, smell,
touch and justice.
128
'Kuru' ( ; Chinese: Jiu Liu ) means something like 'remain', 'hold on' or 'await'; 'run' (Chinese: Dun), in Chinese calligraphy,
means: the pause or slowing down before an accentuated movement of the pencil is 'released'. Interestingly there are various
transitions in Kururunfa with a similar character.
129
13 is a number of luck and wealth in Chinese culture.
130
108, according to Buddhist numerology, is build up from 3 x 36. These numbers have the same meaning as in Sanseru en Sepai.
108 refers to the 108 evil passions that can obstruct a human being in his to enlightenment. 108 appears in many cultures as a holy or
mystical number, in nature it is the amount of years between to one cycle of lunar eclipses. Every 108 years there is a maximum lunar
eclipse.
131
An other name for Tensho is 'Rokkishu'. Literal this means: six vital energy hands. It refers to six different hand-positions found in
the Bubishi.
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 predecessor of Sanchin Kata and probably a source of inspiration to
the creation of Tensho Kata.

Movements from the Kata 'San Qian' (San Chin) from golden lion boxing
or Jinshi Quan ( ).

Movements from the Kata 'San Qian' (San Chin) from feeding crane
boxing or Suhe Quan ( ).

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Contest rules and regulations
Shobu Irikumi Irikumi contest.
Shobu Ippon One point contest.
Shobu Sambon Three point contest.

Shiai Jo Contest area.

Embu Jo Area in which the Kata is performed.
Embu Sen Pattern of the Kata.
Shushin Chief referee.
Fukushin Assistant- or mirror referee; judge.
Kansa Arbitrator.

Hajime Start !
Yame Stop !
Tzusekete Continue !
Tsuzukete Hajime Resume fighting - Begin !

Atoshi Baraku A little more time left.

Shugo Judge called.
Hantei Decision.
Aka Red.
Shiro White.
Ippon One point !
Waza-Ari Half point !
Torimasen Unacceptable as scoring technique.
Ai Uchi Simultaneous strike (score).
Jogai Literal: outside the area.
Mubobi Undefended.

Atenai Yoni Private warning.

Keikoku Warning with a possible influence at Hantei.
Hansoku Chui Warning with a Waza Ari penalty.
Hansoku Warning with an Ippon penalty.
Shikkaku Disqualification.
Kiken Renunciation.

Hiki Wake A draw.

Encho Sen Extra time.

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Index
Chiru Nu Chan Chan ................................................. 12
A
Chishi ......................................................................... 19
Age Hiji Ate............................................................... 40 Choku Zuki ................................................................ 38
Age Zuki .................................................................... 38 Chong Yang................................................................ 29
Ai Kamae ................................................................... 24 Chu Iki ....................................................................... 12
Ai Uchi ...................................................................... 50 Chudan ....................................................................... 16
Aka ............................................................................ 50 Chudan Ko Uke ......................................................... 36
Anza........................................................................... 14 Chudan Morote No Kamae ........................................ 24
Arhat boxing ................................................................ 9 Chudan No Kamae ..................................................... 24
Arigato Gozaimashita ................................................ 15 Chudan Soto Yoko Uke ............................................. 33
Arm ............................................................................ 32 Chudan Uchi Uke....................................................... 34
Ashi Barai .................................................................. 43 Chudan Uke ............................................................... 33
Ashi Basami ............................................................... 43 Chudan Ushiro Kake Uke .......................................... 35
Ashi Dori ................................................................... 43 Chudan Yoko Uke ..................................................... 33
Ashi Garami ............................................................... 45 Cinnaber ..................................................................... 11
Ashi Jime ................................................................... 45 Cuo Gu ....................................................................... 46
Ashi Kubi Kansetsu Waza ...................................... 44
D
Ashi Mae Heiko Dachi .............................................. 21
Ashi Nage .................................................................. 43 Da Qigong.................................................................. 46
Ashi Osae................................................................... 44 Da Xue ....................................................................... 46
Ashi Sabaki ................................................................ 23 Daikento ..................................................................... 26
Ate Waza ................................................................... 17 Dan............................................................................. 14
Atemi Waza ............................................................... 18 Danchu ....................................................................... 31
Atenai Yoni................................................................ 50 Daruma ........................................................................ 8
Atoshi Baraku ............................................................ 50 Denko ......................................................................... 31
Awase Zuki ................................................................ 39 Dento Teki Bunkai ..................................................... 47
Ayumi Ashi................................................................ 23 Dian Mai .................................................................... 46
Dian Xue .................................................................... 46
B
Dim Hsu’ .................................................................... 46
Bai Hui....................................................................... 32 Dim Mak .................................................................... 46
Baihe Quan .................................................................. 9 Do .............................................................................. 14
Baihe Quanfa ............................................................... 9 Doji Uke..................................................................... 34
Bei Hei ....................................................................... 46 Dojo ........................................................................... 14
Bensoku Dachi ........................................................... 22 Dojo Kun ................................................................... 14
Bitei ........................................................................... 30 Dokko ........................................................................ 31
Bodhidarma ................................................................. 8 Dokuko ...................................................................... 31
Boshi Ken .................................................................. 26 Dokusen ..................................................................... 31
Bu Jutsu ..................................................................... 10 Duan Mai ................................................................... 46
Bu No Chikara ........................................................... 12
E
Bubishi ......................................................................... 8
Budo .......................................................................... 10 Ein .............................................................................. 30
Bunkai Kumite ........................................................... 47 Ekkin Kiko ................................................................... 8
Buryoku ..................................................................... 12 Ekkinkyo ...................................................................... 8
Bushi .......................................................................... 10 Embu Jo ..................................................................... 50
Bushido ...................................................................... 10 Embu Sen ................................................................... 50
Empi ........................................................................... 27
C
Empi Uchi .................................................................. 40
Cao Mi ....................................................................... 29 Encho Sen .................................................................. 50
centering ................................................................... 22 Eri Jime ...................................................................... 45
Chibu (Tsubo) ............................................................ 46
F
Chibu Jutsu ................................................................ 18
Chii kara .................................................................... 12 Fen Jin ....................................................................... 46
Chikara ...................................................................... 12 Fu Tu .......................................................................... 29
Chikara No Kyojaku .................................................. 12 Fudo Dachi................................................................. 21
Chikara Nu Nujisashi ................................................ 12 Fujian ........................................................................... 8
Chinkuchi Kakin ........................................................ 12 Fukushiki Kokyu........................................................ 12

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Fukushiki Makiwara .................................................. 19 Haishu ........................................................................ 26
Fukushin .................................................................... 50 Haishu Jodan Age Uke............................................... 37
Fukuto ........................................................................ 29 Haishu Mawashi (Osae) Uke ..................................... 35
Fumikomi-Geri .......................................................... 42 Haisoku ...................................................................... 27
Furi Geri .................................................................... 42 Haisoku Barai ............................................................ 37
Furi Nage ................................................................... 43 Haisoku Geri .............................................................. 42
Furi Uchi .................................................................... 39 Haito .......................................................................... 26
Furi Zuki .................................................................... 39 Haito Uchi .................................................................. 39
Fushi .......................................................................... 29 Haiwan Age Uke ........................................................ 33
Fushito ....................................................................... 29 Hajime.................................................................. 16; 50
Fuzhou ......................................................................... 8 Hakatsuru Kenpo ......................................................... 9
Han Renge Za ............................................................ 15
G
Han Zenkutsu Dachi .................................................. 21
Gaeshi (Kaeshi) ......................................................... 45 Hanmi ........................................................................ 24
Gaiwan Uchi .............................................................. 40 Hanmi Shizentai No Kamae ....................................... 24
Ganka ......................................................................... 31 Hanshi ........................................................................ 14
Ganken ....................................................................... 30 Hansoku ..................................................................... 50
Gedan ......................................................................... 16 Hansoku Chui ............................................................ 50
Gedan Barai ............................................................... 34 Hantei ......................................................................... 50
Gedan Fumikomi-Geri ............................................... 42 Happo Sabaki ............................................................. 23
Gedan Furi Uchi ........................................................ 39 Happoren................................................................ 9; 49
Gedan Harai Uke ....................................................... 34 Hara............................................................................ 11
Gedan No Kamae....................................................... 24 Haragei ....................................................................... 11
Gedan Oshi ................................................................ 36 Hari Uke..................................................................... 37
Gedan Shita Geri ....................................................... 41 Hasami Uke................................................................ 36
Gedan Shotei Osae Uke ............................................. 34 Hayauchi .................................................................... 30
Gedan Sokuto Geri .................................................... 41 Hazusu Waza (Hazushi Waza) ................................... 43
Gedan Tettsui Uchi .................................................... 39 He Gu ......................................................................... 32
Gedan Uchi Uke ........................................................ 34 Heiho.......................................................................... 13
Gedan Uke ................................................................. 34 Heijoshin .................................................................... 13
Gedan Yoko Geri ....................................................... 41 Heiken ........................................................................ 26
Gekisai Dai Ichi ......................................................... 48 Heiko Dachi ............................................................... 20
Gekisai Dai Ni ........................................................... 48 Heiko Zuki ................................................................. 39
Gen Ki ....................................................................... 11 Heishu Kata................................................................ 48
Gi 16 Heishugata Sanchin Dachi ......................................... 21
Go .............................................................................. 16 Heisoku Dachi............................................................ 20
Go & Ju...................................................................... 12 Henan ........................................................................... 8
Go Kumite ................................................................. 47 Henka Waza ............................................................... 18
Go No Sen ................................................................. 13 Hichu.......................................................................... 31
Go Waza .................................................................... 17 Hidari ......................................................................... 16
Godan ........................................................................ 14 Hidari Heiko Dachi .................................................... 21
Gokoku ...................................................................... 32 Hiden.......................................................................... 11
Gokui ......................................................................... 11 Higaonna Kanryo ......................................................... 8
Gokyu ........................................................................ 14 Hiji Age ............................................................... 40; 43
Gongfu ......................................................................... 9 Hiji Ate ...................................................................... 40
grounding ................................................................. 22 Hiji Garami ................................................................ 45
Guan Yuan ................................................................. 30 Hiji Kansetsu Waza.............................................. 18; 44
Guoshu ......................................................................... 9 Hiji Uchi .................................................................... 40
Gyaku Hanmi ............................................................. 24 Hiji Uke ..................................................................... 36
Gyaku Kaiten ............................................................. 23 Hijitsume.................................................................... 32
Gyaku Mawashi Geri ................................................. 41 Hiki Ashi .............................................................. 23; 41
Gyaku Nage (Waza) .................................................. 43 Hiki Uke..................................................................... 35
Gyaku Zuki ................................................................ 38 Hiki Uke No Kamae................................................... 24
Gyakute...................................................................... 18 Hiki Wake .................................................................. 50
Gyame ........................................................................ 12 Hiki Waza .................................................................. 43
Hikite ......................................................................... 38
H Hikui Shiko Dachi ..................................................... 20
Hachi.......................................................................... 17 Hikui Zenkutsu Dachi ................................................ 21
Hachidan .................................................................... 14 Hineri Hiji Ate ........................................................... 40
Hachiji Dachi ............................................................. 20 Hira Nukite Zuki ........................................................ 38
Hachikyu.................................................................... 14 Hiraken Uchi .............................................................. 40
Hadaka Jime .............................................................. 45 Hiza ............................................................................ 28
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Hiza Ate ..................................................................... 42 Jun-Zuki ..................................................................... 38
Hiza Garami ............................................................... 45 Jutsu ........................................................................... 10
Hiza Geri ................................................................... 42
K
Hiza Kansetsu Waza ............................................ 18; 44
Hiza Soto Uke ............................................................ 37 Kagai .......................................................................... 31
Hiza Uchi Uke ........................................................... 37 Kagi Zuki ................................................................... 39
Hojo Oshi................................................................... 40 Kai Qi......................................................................... 46
Hojo Uke ................................................................... 33 Kaikoken .................................................................... 26
Hojo Undo ................................................................. 16 Kaishu Kata................................................................ 48
Hoshin........................................................................ 14 Kaiten Ushiro Mawashi Geri ..................................... 41
Hu Quan....................................................................... 9 Kakato ........................................................................ 27
Hu Quanfa ................................................................... 9 Kakato Fumikomi Geri .............................................. 42
Hua Gai ..................................................................... 31 Kakato Otoshi ............................................................ 42
Hyakue ....................................................................... 32 Kake Uke ................................................................... 35
Hyoshi........................................................................ 13 Kakon ......................................................................... 32
Kamae ........................................................................ 24
I
Kameno ...................................................................... 30
Ibuki ........................................................................... 12 Kansa ......................................................................... 50
Ichi ............................................................................. 16 Kansetsu Geri ............................................................. 41
Ido Kihon Gijutsu ...................................................... 17 Kansetsu Waza ..................................................... 18; 46
Iki............................................................................... 12 Karate ........................................................................... 9
Ikkyu .......................................................................... 14 Karategi...................................................................... 15
In Yo .......................................................................... 11 Kasokutei ................................................................... 28
Inazuma ..................................................................... 31 Kassatsu ..................................................................... 30
Ippon .......................................................................... 50 Kasumi ....................................................................... 32
Ippon Nukite .............................................................. 26 Kata ...................................................................... 16; 48
Iri Kumi ..................................................................... 47 Kata (shoulder) .......................................................... 27
Ishi Sashi ................................................................... 19 Kata Ate ..................................................................... 40
Isshin.......................................................................... 13 Kata Nage .................................................................. 43
Issoku Cho ................................................................. 23 Kata Oshi ................................................................... 40
Kawashi Waza ........................................................... 17
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Keage ......................................................................... 41
San Zhan (San Qian Keichu ........................................................................ 31
Sanchin) ............................................................ 9 Keikoken .................................................................... 26
Jari Bako .................................................................... 19 Keikoku...................................................................... 50
Jinchu ......................................................................... 32 Keiraku ...................................................................... 12
Jingluo ....................................................................... 12 Kekkai ........................................................................ 29
Jiyu Ippon Kumite ..................................................... 47 Kekomi ...................................................................... 41
Jiyu kumite ................................................................ 47 Kenkon ....................................................................... 11
Jiyu Nihon Kumite..................................................... 47 Kenpo ........................................................................... 9
Jodan .......................................................................... 16 Keri Ashi .................................................................... 23
Jodan Age Uke........................................................... 33 Keri Waza .................................................................. 17
Jodan Haishu Osae Uke ............................................. 36 Ketsu .......................................................................... 46
Jodan Kaisho No Kamae ........................................... 24 Ki 11
Jodan Ko Uke ............................................................ 36 Ki O Tsuke ................................................................. 14
Jodan Soto Uke .......................................................... 33 Ki Ritsu ...................................................................... 15
Jodan Soto Yoko Uke ................................................ 33 Kiai ............................................................................ 12
Jodan Uchi Uke ......................................................... 33 Kiba Dachi ................................................................. 20
Jodan Uchi Yoko Uke................................................ 33 Ki-exercises ........................................................... 8; 16
Jodan Yoko Uke ........................................................ 33 Kihon ......................................................................... 17
Jogai........................................................................... 50 Kihon (Kata) Bunkai Kumite ..................................... 47
Josokutei .................................................................... 27 Kihon Bunkai ............................................................. 47
Ju 17 Kihon Gijutsu ............................................................. 17
Ju Kumite................................................................... 47 Kihon Ippon Kumite .................................................. 47
Ju Waza ..................................................................... 17 Kihon Kumite ............................................................ 47
Jua Jin ....................................................................... 46 Kihon Nihon Kumite.................................................. 47
Judan .......................................................................... 14 Kikai .................................................................... 11; 31
Juji Uke ...................................................................... 34 Kikai Tanden.............................................................. 11
Jukyu.......................................................................... 14 Kiken.......................................................................... 50
Jun Kaiten .................................................................. 23 Kiko (Undo) ............................................................... 16
Junan Undo ................................................................ 16 Kime .......................................................................... 12
Junbi Undo................................................................. 16 Kimono ...................................................................... 15
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Kin Geri ..................................................................... 41 Mawashi Uke ............................................................. 36
Kinteki ....................................................................... 30 Mawashi Zuki ............................................................ 39
Kinteki Uchi .............................................................. 39 Mawatte ..................................................................... 17
Kiryoku ...................................................................... 12 Migi............................................................................ 16
Kisoku No Donto ....................................................... 12 Migi Heiko Dachi ...................................................... 21
Kizami Zuki ............................................................... 38 Mikazuki .................................................................... 32
Ko Uchi ..................................................................... 40 Minghe Quan ............................................................... 9
Ko Waza .................................................................... 17 Miyagi Chojun ............................................................. 8
Kohai ......................................................................... 14 Mokuso ...................................................................... 15
Koken ........................................................................ 27 Mokuso Yame ............................................................ 15
Koki............................................................................ 47 Monk boxing ................................................................ 9
Kokoro ....................................................................... 13 Morote Chudan No Kamae ........................................ 24
Kokoro Gamae ........................................................... 13 Morote Chudan Nukite No Kamae ............................ 24
Kokotsu...................................................................... 29 Morote Chudan Sanchin No Kamae .......................... 24
Koku .......................................................................... 32 Morote Chudan Yoko Uke ......................................... 33
Kokutsu Dachi ........................................................... 21 Morote Chudan Yoko Uke No Kamae ....................... 24
Kokyu Donto ............................................................. 12 Morote Gedan Harai Uke ........................................... 34
Kokyu Undo .............................................................. 16 Morote Gedan Heiko No Kamae ............................... 24
Komekami ................................................................. 32 Morote Hiki Uke ........................................................ 35
Kongoken .................................................................. 19 Morote Ko Uke .......................................................... 36
Kori ............................................................................ 29 Morote Mawashi Uke ................................................ 37
Kosa Uke ................................................................... 34 Morote Ninoji Kamae ................................................ 25
Koshi Dachi ............................................................... 20 Morote Osae Uke ....................................................... 35
Koshi Nage ................................................................ 43 Morote Sukui Uke ...................................................... 36
Koshiki No Kata ........................................................ 49 Moto Dachi ................................................................ 21
Kotai .......................................................................... 23 Mu Kamae.................................................................. 25
Kote ........................................................................... 27 Mubobi ....................................................................... 50
Kote Kansetsu Waza................................................ 44 Muchimi ..................................................................... 12
Kote Kitae .................................................................. 47 Mudansha ................................................................... 14
Kote Uchi................................................................... 40 Muishiki ..................................................................... 13
Kotou ......................................................................... 27 Mune Osae ................................................................. 44
Kou to Ate ................................................................. 40 Murasame................................................................... 31
Ku .............................................................................. 17 Mushin ....................................................................... 13
Kubi Kansetsu Waza ............................................... 44 Musubi Dachi ............................................................. 20
Kubi Nage .................................................................. 44 Musubi Dachi No Kamae........................................... 24
Kudan ........................................................................ 14 Myosho ...................................................................... 30
Kukuchi ...................................................................... 11
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Kukyu ........................................................................ 14
Kumade...................................................................... 26 Nagashi Sukui Uke .................................................... 36
Kumite ................................................................. 16; 47 Nagashi Uke ............................................................... 36
Kuri Uke .................................................................... 36 Nagashi Zuki .............................................................. 39
Kusagakure ................................................................ 29 Nage Waza ................................................................. 18
Kyo & Jaku ................................................................ 12 Nahate .......................................................................... 9
Kyo & Jitsu ................................................................ 11 Naira .......................................................................... 29
Kyosen ....................................................................... 31 Naiwan Uchi .............................................................. 40
Kyoshi........................................................................ 14 Nakadaka Ippon Ken Zuki ......................................... 38
Kyu ............................................................................ 14 Nakadaka Ipponken ................................................... 26
Kyusho ....................................................................... 46 Nakadakaken .............................................................. 26
Kyusho Jutsu.............................................................. 18 Naname Shiko Dachi ................................................. 20
Kyusho Waza....................................................... 18; 46 Ne............................................................................... 12
Ne Waza..................................................................... 17
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Neko Ashi Dachi ........................................................ 22
Ma Ai ......................................................................... 13 Neko Ashi No Kamae ................................................ 24
Mae Geri .................................................................... 41 Neko Undo ................................................................. 16
Mae Kakato Geri ....................................................... 41 Ni 12; 16
Mae Tobi Geri ........................................................... 42 Nidan.......................................................................... 14
Maeken Zuki .............................................................. 38 Nidan Geri.................................................................. 42
Maki Age ................................................................... 45 Nigiri Awase Zuki ..................................................... 39
Makiage Kigu ............................................................ 19 Nigiri Game ............................................................... 19
Makiwara ................................................................... 19 Nihon Nukite.............................................................. 26
Mawashi Geri ............................................................ 41 Nikyu ......................................................................... 14
Mawashi Hiji Ate....................................................... 40 Nin ............................................................................. 13
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Ninoji No Kamae ....................................................... 25 Sanchin ...................................................................... 48
Noon .......................................................................... 12 Sanchin Dachi ............................................................ 21
Nukite ........................................................................ 26 Sandan........................................................................ 14
Nukite Zuki ................................................................ 38 Sandan Gi................................................................... 47
Sandan Kumite ........................................................... 47
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Sandan Uke Harai ...................................................... 47
O Waza ...................................................................... 17 Sankyu ....................................................................... 14
Obi ............................................................................. 15 Sanren Zuki ................................................................ 39
Obi Dachi No Kamae................................................. 24 Sanseru ....................................................................... 48
Oi Zuki....................................................................... 38 Sashi Ishi .................................................................... 19
Okinawa ....................................................................... 8 Seiken ........................................................................ 26
Okuden ...................................................................... 11 Seiken Zuki ................................................................ 38
Omote ........................................................................ 13 Seimo ......................................................................... 32
Onegai Shimasu ......................................................... 15 Seiri Undo .................................................................. 16
Osae Uke ................................................................... 35 Seishin........................................................................ 13
Osae Waza ................................................................. 43 Seishin Tanren ........................................................... 13
Oshi Waza ................................................................. 43 Seiyunchin ................................................................. 48
Osu............................................................................. 15 Seiza ........................................................................... 14
Otagaini Rei ............................................................... 15 Semete........................................................................ 16
Otoshi Hiji Ate........................................................... 40 Sempai ....................................................................... 14
Otoshi Uke ................................................................. 35 Sempai Ni Rei ............................................................ 15
Oyo Bunkai Kumite ................................................... 47 Sen ............................................................................. 13
Sen No Sen................................................................. 13
Q Sensei ......................................................................... 14
Qin Na ....................................................................... 46 Sensei Ni Rei ............................................................. 15
Quanfa ......................................................................... 9 Senzui Kiko.................................................................. 8
Quanshu ....................................................................... 9 Senzuikyo .................................................................... 8
Sepai .......................................................................... 48
R Sesan .......................................................................... 48
Rakan Kenpo ............................................................... 9 Sesan Dachi................................................................ 21
Randori (Kumite) ....................................................... 47 Shaolin ......................................................................... 8
Rei.............................................................................. 15 Shaolin Quan................................................................ 8
Reigi .......................................................................... 14 Shi .............................................................................. 16
Ren Geri..................................................................... 42 Shiai Jo....................................................................... 50
Renge Za .................................................................... 14 Shiai Kokoro Gamae .................................................. 13
Renoji Dachi .............................................................. 22 Shiai Kumite .............................................................. 47
Renraku Waza............................................................ 18 Shichi ......................................................................... 17
Renshi ........................................................................ 14 Shichidan ................................................................... 14
Renzoku Kumite ........................................................ 47 Shichikyu ................................................................... 14
Rokkishu .................................................................... 48 Shido Taikei ............................................................... 11
Rokkyu ...................................................................... 14 Shihan ........................................................................ 14
Roku .......................................................................... 16 Shikkaku .................................................................... 50
Rokudan ..................................................................... 14 Shiko Dachi................................................................ 20
rooting ....................................................................... 22 Shime Waza ............................................................... 18
Ryu ............................................................................ 10 Shimeijurasan ............................................................ 12
Ryusho Gedan Osae Oshi .......................................... 35 Shinden ...................................................................... 14
Shinden Ni Rei ........................................................... 15
S Shiro ........................................................................... 50
Sa Yu ......................................................................... 23 Shisei.......................................................................... 11
Sa Yu Kotai Naname ................................................. 23 Shisochin.................................................................... 48
Sa Yu Zenpo Naname ................................................ 23 Shitsurei Shimasu ...................................................... 15
Sagi Ashi Dachi ......................................................... 25 Shizentai No Kamae .................................................. 24
Sagi Makiwara ........................................................... 19 Shobu Ippon ............................................................... 50
Sagiashi Dachi ........................................................... 22 Shobu Irikumi ............................................................ 50
Saifa ........................................................................... 48 Shobu Sambon ........................................................... 50
Sambon Zuki.............................................................. 39 Shodan ....................................................................... 14
San ............................................................................. 16 Shomen ...................................................................... 14
San Qian (Japanese Shomen Ni Rei ........................................................... 15
Sanchin) ............................................................ 9 Shomon ...................................................................... 32
Sanbon Kumite .......................................................... 47 Shorin ........................................................................... 8
Sanbon Zuki Kumite .................................................. 47 Shorinji ........................................................................ 8
Shotei ......................................................................... 26
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Shotei Gedan Harai Uke ...................................... 34; 37 Te 9
Shotei Oshi ................................................................ 40 Te Kubi Kansetsu Waza .......................................... 44
Shotei Yoko Uke ....................................................... 35 Te Nage ...................................................................... 43
Shotei Zuki .................................................................. 38 Te No Omomi ............................................................ 12
Shoyo ......................................................................... 29 Temochishiki Makiwara ............................................ 19
Shugo ................................................................... 14; 50 Tenchi No Kamae ...................................................... 24
Shuhari ....................................................................... 11 Tenshin ...................................................................... 23
Shuko ......................................................................... 32 Tensho........................................................................ 48
Shurite.......................................................................... 9 Tetsu Geta .................................................................. 19
Shushin ...................................................................... 50 Tetsuarei .................................................................... 19
Shuto .......................................................................... 26 Tettsui ........................................................................ 26
Shuto Hasami Uchi .................................................... 39 Tettsui Uchi................................................................ 39
Shuto Mawashi Uchi.................................................. 39 Ti 9
Shuto Uchi ................................................................. 39 Tiger boxing ................................................................. 9
Shuto Uke .................................................................. 36 Tobi Hiza Geri ........................................................... 42
Soin ............................................................................ 29 Tobi Nidan Geri ......................................................... 42
Sokko ......................................................................... 27 Tode ............................................................................. 9
Sokutei ....................................................................... 27 Tode Jutsu .................................................................... 9
Sokutei Fumikomi (Geri) ........................................... 42 Toku Waza (Toki Waza) ............................................ 43
Sokutei Harai Uke ..................................................... 37 Tomarite ....................................................................... 9
Sokutei Osae Uke ...................................................... 37 Tomoe Nage ............................................................... 44
Sokuto ........................................................................ 28 Tora Guchi ................................................................. 36
Sokuto Furi Geri ........................................................ 42 Tora Kenpo .................................................................. 9
Sokuto Geri ................................................................ 41 Tora No Kamae .......................................................... 24
Sokuto Kansetsu Geri ................................................ 41 Tori ............................................................................ 16
Soma .......................................................................... 29 Torimasen .................................................................. 50
Sonoba Kihon Gijutsu................................................ 17 Torite.......................................................................... 18
Soto Shakutaku .......................................................... 32 Tou ............................................................................. 19
Suhei Osae ................................................................. 45 Tsubo Jutsu ................................................................ 18
Suigetsu ..................................................................... 31 Tsugi Ashi .................................................................. 23
Sukui Nage ................................................................ 43 Tsukami Waza ........................................................... 43
Sukui Uke .................................................................. 36 Tsuki .......................................................................... 17
Sun Zuki .................................................................... 38 Tsumasaki .................................................................. 27
Suna Bako .................................................................. 19 Tsumaseki Mae Geri .................................................. 41
Suna Uke ................................................................... 37 Tsuzukete Hajime ...................................................... 50
Sundome .................................................................... 13 Tuidi ........................................................................... 18
Sune ........................................................................... 28 Tuite ........................................................................... 18
Sune Geri ................................................................... 41 Tzusekete ................................................................... 50
Suparinpei .................................................................. 48
U
Suri Ashi .................................................................... 23
Suwari Waza .............................................................. 17 Uchi Gedan Barai....................................................... 34
Uchi Gedan Harai Uke ............................................... 34
T
Uchi Kake Uke..................................................... 35; 36
Ta Mo .......................................................................... 8 Uchi Shakutaku .......................................................... 32
Tachi .......................................................................... 20 Uchi Waza.................................................................. 17
Tachi Waza ................................................................ 17 Ude............................................................................. 27
Tai Atari..................................................................... 47 Ude Garami ................................................................ 45
Tai No Shinshuku ...................................................... 12 Ude Kansetsu Waza ................................................. 44
Tai Sabaki .................................................................. 23 Ude Narashi ............................................................... 32
Tai Yang..................................................................... 32 Ude Osae .................................................................... 44
Taihiraki .................................................................... 23 Ude Tanren ................................................................ 47
Taiyo .......................................................................... 32 Uke............................................................................. 16
Tako Ashi .................................................................. 23 Uke Waza................................................................... 17
Tan ............................................................................. 19 Ukemi Waza .............................................................. 18
Tan Zhong .................................................................. 31 Ukete .......................................................................... 16
Tanden ........................................................... 11; 22; 30 Unsoku Ho ................................................................. 23
Tanren Kumite ........................................................... 47 Ura ............................................................................. 13
Tansha (Cinnaber) ..................................................... 11 Ura Hiki Uke .............................................................. 35
Tatami ........................................................................ 15 Ura Kake Uke ............................................................ 35
Tateken ...................................................................... 26 Ura Ken Uchi ............................................................. 39
Tateken Morote No Kamae ....................................... 24 Ura Mawashi Geri ...................................................... 41
Tateken Zuki ................................................................ 38 Ura Uchi..................................................................... 39
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Ura Uke ..................................................................... 35 Yame .................................................................... 16; 50
Ura Waza ................................................................... 43 Yasume ...................................................................... 16
Ura Zuki..................................................................... 38 Yin & Yang................................................................ 12
Uraken ....................................................................... 26 Yin Yang .................................................................... 11
Ushiro (Kakato) Geri ................................................. 41 Yobi Undo.................................................................. 16
Ushiro Denko............................................................. 30 Yoi ............................................................................. 15
Ushiro Hiji Ate .......................................................... 40 Yoi No Kamae ........................................................... 24
Ushiro Inazuma.......................................................... 30 Yoi No Kishin ............................................................ 13
Ushiro Mawashi Geri................................................. 41 Yoko Geri .................................................................. 41
Uto ............................................................................. 32 Yoko Hiji Ate............................................................. 40
Uwagi ........................................................................ 15 Yoko Hiki Uke ........................................................... 35
Yoko Ko Uke ............................................................. 36
W
Yoko Oi Zuki ............................................................. 38
Waki Osae ................................................................. 44 Yoko Sun Zuki ........................................................... 38
Wakikage ................................................................... 30 Yoko Ura Zuki ........................................................... 38
Washide ..................................................................... 26 Yokomuki Shiko Dachi.............................................. 20
Waza .......................................................................... 10 Yondan ....................................................................... 14
Waza No Kankyu....................................................... 13 Yonkyu ...................................................................... 14
Waza-Ari ................................................................... 50 Yori Ashi ................................................................... 23
White crane boxing ...................................................... 9 Yubi Hasami .............................................................. 26
Wooping crane boxing ................................................. 9 Yubi Kansetsu Waza ............................................ 18; 44
Wushu .......................................................................... 9 Yudansha ................................................................... 14
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Xin Hui....................................................................... 32 Zabuton ...................................................................... 15
Xu & Shi .................................................................... 11 Zanshin ...................................................................... 13
Xue Hai ...................................................................... 29 Zazen.......................................................................... 15
Zenkutsu Dachi .......................................................... 21
Y Zenshin ...................................................................... 23
Ya Xue ........................................................................ 46 Zu Zuki ...................................................................... 40
Yagui ......................................................................... 12 Zubon ......................................................................... 15
Yako .......................................................................... 29 Zuki Waza .................................................................. 17
Yakusoku Kumite ...................................................... 47
Yama Zuki ................................................................. 39

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