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 "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 "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:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "S"
What Does Shotokan Mean? Shotokan sho·to·kan \ˈshō-ˈtō-kän\ noun Definition: A karate style developed by Gichin Funakoshi that is credited with popularizing karate in the modern era. It is considered to be the most influential and traditional form of karate because it...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "S"
What Does Soto Uke Mean? Soto Uke so·to u·ke \ˈsō-ˈtō\ ˈü-kā\ noun Definition: This is an outside block that deflects a strike across the attacker and away from the defender. Due to the angles involved in this type of block, it is best used to block strikes to the...
