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 "O"
What Does Oi-Zuki Mean? Oi-Zuki oi·zu·ki \ˈȯi\ ˈzüˈkē\ noun Definition: A thrust punch where the lead hand is used. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "Z"
What Does Zanshin Mean? Zanshin zan·shin \ˈzȯn-shin\ noun Definition: Refers to a state of awareness in Japanese martial arts. It literally translates to “remaining mind”. In a number of martial arts, zanshin also refers to the body’s posture once a technique has...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kiai Mean? Kiai ki·ai \ˈkē-ˈī\ noun Definition: A battle cry used by martial artists either before, during, or after performing a technique. It can also be a word used to describe fighting spirit. There are mental imagery techniques that ask students to...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "O"
What Does Oss Mean? Oss oss \’ōs\ noun Definition: This is generally deemed to be a respectful greeting or the understanding of a command given by a sensei. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "K"
What Does Kamae Mean? Kamae ka·mae \ˈkȯ-ˈmā\ noun Definition: This word refers to posture in karate. It is differentiated from tachi, which means stance. While tachi refers to the body’s position from the waist down, kamae refers to the entire body’s posture and is...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "S"
What Does Sensei Mean? Sensei sen·sei \ˈsen-ˌsā\ noun Definition: This is the common name for a karate teacher. It means “person born before another” and is a title used as a mark of respect. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
