Technical Information
Aigamae - Attacker & Defender in the same stance.
Ashi Barai - Foot sweep.
Budo - The Way of War" the ultimate reality of war.
Bujutsu - The science of war.
Chi Ren - Knowledge aquired through the training of the mind.
Chikara - Strength.
Choyaku - Jumping.
Chudan - Middle area of the body.
Chushin - The centre.
Dojo Training Hall - (Do) way method or path (Jo) a place
Fudochi - Immovable spirit.
Gedan - Lower area below the waist.
Gyaku Gamae - Attacker & Defender in opposite stance.
Henka Waza - A variation on a technique.
Hikite - Pulling back motion in Tsuki (punch) movement.
Hyoshi - Rhythm.
Jodan - Head/Face area.
Ka - A suffix denoting a student (i.e. Krateka is a student of karate)
Kagami - Ducking movement.
Kaiten - Turning of the body in different directions & to different angles.
Kamae - Position or posture of the body.
Karate - Empty hand.
Kata - (Form) a pre-arranged series of techniques.
Kekaeshi - Perform with same side (eg. Double kick)
Ki - The life force energy.
Kiai - Intense Ki (Shout or internal focus of energy)
Kime - Focus of technique.
Kokoro - Heart mental attitude.
Kokyu Chikara - Strength applied when inhaling.
Ma O Nusumu - Stealing distance as used in Kihon Gumite to obtain correct Maai.
Maai - Correct combat distance
Machi No Kata - Form of waiting as used in Kihon Gumite before attack or defence.
Meoto Te - Te (Wife's & Husband's Hand) denotes the hand movements in nagashizuki to be able to use both hands freely & subconsciously according to the circumstances.
Metsuke - Focal point.
Mushin - Empty mind
Nagashizuki - Flowing punch ie. to side step attack & counter punch.
Nage Waza - Throwing technique.
Okuri Ashi - Sliding step.
Seikenzuki - Straight thrusting punch.
Sensei - A teacher. (first born) A title of respect given for advanced knowledge.
Shinren - Training the mind.
Sotozemi - Attack the outside of the body.
Suki - A momentary gap in concentration an opportunity to attack.
Sutemiwaza - Sacrifice technique eg. Jumping kick.
Tairen - Training the body.
Tate Ken - Vertical fist.
Tobikomizuki - Lunge snap punch.
Torimi - Defender.
Tsugi Ashi - Hitch Step. Step with back foot to meet front.
Uchizemi - Attack to inside of the body.
Ukemi - Attacker.
Wado - Way of Peace & Harmony.
Zanshin - to be aware after attack flow of consciousness continues even after action finishes.