by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 28, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "J"
What Does Jodan Age-Uke Mean? Jodan Age-Uke jo·dan·a·ge·u·ke \ˈjō-ˈdän\ˈȯ-ˈgā\ ü-ˈkā\ noun Definition: An upward or rising block used to deflect an attack to the upper part of the body. It can also receive an incoming attack and sweep it overhead while still keeping...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 20, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "I"
What Does Ikken Hissatsu Mean? Ikken Hissatsu i·ken·hi·sat·su \ˈē-ˈken\ hē-sȯt-ˈsü\ verb Definition: A term derived from traditional karate that literally means “to annihilate at one blow”. In karate, this is deemed to be the pursuit of landing a single strike that...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 13, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "H"
What Does Heiko Dachi Mean? Heiko Dachi hei·ko da·chi \ˈhā-ˈkō\ dä-ˈchē\ noun Definition: This is known as the “natural stance” in a kata where a karateka’s feet are approximately shoulder width apart and the other edges of their feet are parallel. View More Karate...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Uke Mean? Gedan Uke ge·dan·u·ke \ˈgā-ˈdän\ ü-ˈkā\ noun Definition: A low block technique in karate and the best technique to use when practitioners are being kicked and their blocking arm is at waist level or lower when they get...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 1, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "D"
What Does Daichi Mean? Daichi da·chi \ˈdä-ˈchē\ noun Definition: The name given to stances in karate. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "C"
What Does Chudan Mean? Chudan chu·dan \ˈchü-ˈdȯn\ noun Definition: In karate, there are three heights when it comes to striking, and chudan refers to strikes to an opponent’s mid-section. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 24, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "B"
What Does Bunkai Mean? Bunkai bun·kai \ˈbün-ˈkī\ noun Definition: This refers to kata applications being used in a demonstration with real opponents. Bunkai is very useful, as it shows how each stance and movement in karate is used. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 24, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kyokushin Mean? Kyokushin ky·o·ku·shin \ˈkē-ō-ˈkü-ˈshin\ noun Definition: This is another form of karate that was founded by Masutatsu Oyama in 1964. It is a form of full contact, stand-up karate and has approximately 12 million practitioners worldwide. View...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Karate Mean? Karate ka·ra·te \kə-ˈrä-tē\ noun Definition: Its literal meaning is “empty hand”, and it is a martial art originally developed in Okinawa’s Ryukyu Islands. It is known as a striking art where practitioners use knees, kicks, punches, and elbows;...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 11, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kata Mean? Kata ka·ta \ˈkȯ-ˈtä\ noun Definition: A sequence of movements that represent different defensive and offensive moves. Kata postures are based on idealized combat applications and should be practiced regularly by all students. View More Karate...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kamae-Te Mean? Kamae-Te ka·mae·te \ˈkȯ-ˈmā\ˈtā\ noun Definition: This should not be confused with the word kamae, which means posture. Kamae-te is an instruction given by a sensei to his students. For example, a sensei looking to get students to assume a...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 1, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gi Mean? Gi gi \gē\ noun Definition: The name for the traditional karate uniform. It has a similar origin to the judogi, the judo uniform, but the Gi is made from much lighter material. It is important to purchase a high-quality Gi, because an...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "D"
What Does Dojo Kun Mean? Dojo Kun do·jo·kun \ˈdō-(ˌ)jō\ ˈkən\ noun Definition: This is a set of guidelines all karate practitioners are expected to follow. Not only do these guidelines apply within the dojo, they also apply to everyday life. View More Karate Glossary...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 26, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "D"
What Does Dan Mean? Dan dan \ˈdan\ noun Definition: A ranking system used in modern Japanese martial arts such as karate. It was adopted in 1924 by Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. Different-colored belts signify a student’s ranking, and the highest...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 21, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "B"
What Does Bushido Mean? Bushido bu·shi·do \ˈbu̇-shi-ˌdō\ noun Definition: A general martial arts term rather than being strictly a karate one. It is a Japanese word for the Samurai life and is loosely based on the concept of chivalry. Its literal meaning is “military...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 19, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "A"
What Does Age-Tsuke Mean? Age-Tsuke a·ge·tsu·ke \ˈȯ-ˈgā\ ˈsüˈkā\ noun Definition: A rising punch. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Barai Mean? Gedan Barai ge·dan·ba·rai \ˈgā-dän\ ˈbä-ˈrī\ noun Definition: A karate method for blocking an attack. It means “low-level sweep” and is one of the first techniques learned by karateka. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Mean? Gedan ge·dan \ˈgā-dän\ noun Definition: This refers to a lower-body strike in karate. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "S"
What Does Sai Mean? Sai sai \ˈsī\ noun Definition: This is a weapon originally used by martial artists in Okinawa and comes in pairs. It is a pointed metal baton with a pair of yoku (curved prongs) protruding from the handle. Karate practitioners typically use a pair...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "J"
What Does Jodan Mean? Jodan jo·dan \ˈjō-ˈdän\ noun Definition: This is the third of the three heights in karate. Jodan refers to strikes aimed above the shoulders of an opponent. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "S"
What Does Seiza Mean? Seiza sei·za \ˈsā-zə\ noun Definition: This word literally means “proper sitting” and is one of the traditionally formal ways of sitting in Japan. The correct seiza position involves a person kneeling on the floor, folding their legs underneath...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "H"
What Does Hidari Mean? Hidari hi·da·ri \ˈhē-ˈdä-ˈrē\ noun Definition: This simply means “left” in karate. A left forward stance would be hidari zenkutsu dachi. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "T"
What Does Tonfa Mean? Tonfa ton·fa \ˈtȯn-ˈfə\ noun Definition: This is a weapon used by some karate practitioners; it is a stick with a perpendicular handle attached one-third of the way down. Its maximum length is about 20 inches, and it is usually made from red or...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kihon Mean? Kihon ki·hon \ˈkē-ˈhȯŋ\ noun Definition: Refers to the foundations of Japanese martial arts, such as karate. It means “fundamentals” or “basics” in Japanese. Practitioners must master kihon in order to reach an advanced level, and it also helps...
