Karate Glossary AGE UKE Upward Block. AGE UCHI Upward strike. AGE ZUKI Rising Punch.

AITE Opponent. AIUCHI "Simultaneous Scoring Technique." No point awarded to either contestant. Referee brings fists together in front of the chest. AKA Red. AKA OBI Red belt. AKA (SHIRO) IPPON "Red (White) Scores Ippon." The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner (as in ...NO KACHI). AKA (SHIRO) NO KACHI "Red (White) Wins!" The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner. AOYAGI Green willow. Name of a Kata. ANTEI Balance. ASHI Foot. ASHI SABAKI Footworks. ASHI FUMIKAE Changing the leg. ASHI BARAI Foot Sweep. ASHI WAZA Name given to all leg and foot techniques. ATEMI WAZA Striking techniques that are normally used in conjunction

with grappling and throwing techniques ATENAI YONI "Warning without penalty." This may be imposed for attended minor infractions or for the first instance of a minor infraction. The Referee raises one hand in a fist with the other hand covering it at chest level and shows it to the offender. ATOSHI BARAKU "A little more time left." An audible signal will be given by the timekeeper 30 seconds before the actual end of the bout. AYUMI ASHI Stepping. BASSAI To breach a fortress. Name of a Kata. BO Staff. A long stick used as a weapon (approximately 6 feet long). BOGYO ROKU KYODO Six Defense Actions. A basic drill of the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai. Uses the old names of techniques such as AGE TE, HARAI TE (or GEDAN BARAI), SOTO YOKO TE, UCHI YOKO TE, SHUTO TE, and SUKUI TE. BUDO Martial way. The Japanese character for "BU" (martial) is derived from characters meaning, "stop" and (a weapon like a) "halberd." In conjunction, then, "BU" may have the connotation "to stop the halberd." In Karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasize the cultivation

of individual character. The way (DO) of Karate is thus equivalent to the way of BU, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence so far as possible. BUNKAI A study of the techniques and applications in KATA. CHI MAI Short distance. CHINTO Fighting to the east. Name of a Kata. CHIKARA Power. CHOKU ZUKI Straight Punch. CHUDAN Mid-section. CHUDAN ZUKI A punch to the mid-section of the opponent's body. CHUI "Warning". COUNTING TO 100 IN JAPANESE . 1.Ichi 2.Ni 3.San 4. Shi 5.Go 6.Roku 7.Shichi 8.Hachi 9.Kyu or Ku 10.Ju 11.Juichi 12.Juni 13.Jusan 14.Juyon 15.Jugo 16.Juroku 17.Junana 18.Juhachi 19.Jukyu 20.Niju 30.Sanju

40.Yonju 50.Goju 60.Rokuju 70.Nanaju 80.Hachiju 90.Kyuju 100.Hyaku DACHI Stance. DAN Level. DAI SENSEI Senior instructor. DESHI Student. DOJI Simultaneously. DANI Lever, Rank or Degree. Black Belt rank. Ranks under Black Belt are called KYU ranks. DO Way/path. The Japanese character for "DO" is the same as the Chinese character for Tao (as in "Taoism"). In Karate, the connotation is that of a way of attaining enlightenment or a way of improving one's character through traditional training. DOJO Literally "place of the Way." Also "place of enlightenment." The place where we practice Karate. Traditional etiquette prescribes bowing in the direction of the designated front of the dojo (SHOMEN) whenever entering or leaving the dojo. DOGI Uniform. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA Japanese for "thank you very much." At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and

thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained. EKKU A Wooden oar used by the Okinawans which was improvised as a weapon. EMBUSEN Floor pattern of a given kata. EMPI One the Black Belt level KATA, translated as "The Flight of a Sparrow". Elbow. Sometimes referred to as HIJI. EMPI UCHI elbow strike (also called HIJIATE) . ENCHO-SEN "Extension." After a draw, the match goes into overtime. Referee reopens match with command "SHOBU HAJIME". FUJIBUN "Not enough power". FUKUSHIN SHUGO "Judges Conference" . FUMIKOMI Stomp kick, usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent. FUMIKAE ASHI Switching. FURI Circular. FURI ZUKI Circular punch. FURISUTE UKE Swinging block. GASSHUKUA Special training camp. GEDAN Lower section. GEDAN BARAI Downward Block.

GEDAN ZUKI A punch to the lower section of the opponent's body. GEDAN WA UKE Union lower block. GERI Kick. GI (DO GI) (KEIKO GI) (KARATE GI) Training costume. GODAN Fifth level. GOKYU Fifth class. GOJUSHIHO Fifty four steps. Name of a Kata. GO NO SEN The tactic where one allows the opponent to attack first so to open up targets for counterattack. GYAKU MAWASHI GERI Reverse Round-house Kick. GYAKU ZUKI Reverse Punch. HACHI DAN Eight level. HACHI KYU Eight class. HACHIJI DACHI A natural stance, feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed slightly outward. HAFFA White swan. Name of a Kata. HAI "Yes". HAPPO Eight direction. HAPPOREN or PAPPOREN Eight steps at a time. Name of a Kata. HANGEKI Counterattack. HAISHU UCHI

A strike with the back of the hand. HAISHU UKE A block using the back of the hand. HAITO UCHI Ridge-hand Strike. HAISOKU Instep. HEISOKU Feet together. HAJIME "Begin". A command given to start a given drill, Kata, or Kumite. HAN Half. HAN ZENKUTSU DACHI Half size Zenkutsu dachi. HANMI Half -face. HANSHI "Master." An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organization, signifying their understanding of their art. HANSOKU "Foul." This is imposed following a very serious infraction. It results in the opponent's score being raised to SANBON. HANSOKU is also invoked when the number of HANSOKU-CHUI and KEIKOKU imposed raise the opponent's score to SANBON. The Referee points with his index finger to the face of the offender at a 45 degree angle and announces a victory for the opponent. HANSOKU CHUI "Warning with an IPPON penalty. This is a penalty in which IPPON is added to the opponent's score. HANSOKUCHUI is usually imposed for infractions for which a KEIKOKU has previously been given in that bout. The Referee points with his index

finger to the abdomen of the offender of the offender parallel to the floor. HANTEI "Judgment." Referee calls for judgment by blowing his whistle and the Judges render their decision by flag signal. HANTEI KACHI "Winner by decision". HARA Stomach. HARAI TE Sweeping technique with the arm. HARAI WAZA Sweeping techniques. HASAMI ZUKI Scissor Punch. HEIKO DACHI Parallel foot Stance. HEIKO ZUKI "Parallel Punch" (A double, simultaneous punch). HEIAN Peaceful mind. Name of a Kata. HEISOKU DACHI An informal attention stance. Feet are together and pointed straight forward. HENKA WAZA Techniques used after OYO WAZA is applied. HENKA WAZA is varied and many, dependent on the given condition. HIDARI "Left". HIJI "Elbow", also known as Empi. HIJI ATEMI Elbow Strikes. HIJI UKE A blocking action using the elbow. HIJI-ATE Elbow strike (also called EMPI-UCHI). HIKI-TE

The retracting (pulling and twisting) arm during a technique. It gives the balance of power to the forward moving technique. It can also be used as a pulling technique after a grab, or a strike backward with the elbow. HIKI-ASHI Pulling leg. HIKIWAKE "Draw." Referee crosses arms over chest, then uncrosses and holds arms out from the body with the palms showing upwards. HITOSASHI IPPON KEN Forefinger Knuckle. HIRA Inside of hand. HIRA BASAMI Strike with inside of hand scissor's like. HIRAKEN Half-fist. HIRAKI ASHI Open-leg step.( kind of Ashi sabaki which is use for sides). HIZA GERI Knee Kick. HIZA UKE A blocking action using the knee. HOKEI Square form. HOMBU DOJO A term used to refer to the central dojo of an organization. HYOSHI Rhythm. ICHI One. IDO KIHON Moving technique. INASU Evasion of an on-coming attack through the course of

removing the body from the line of attack. IPPON KEN "One Knuckle Fist". IPPON KUMITE One step sparring. IPPON NUKITE A stabbing action using the extended index finger. JIIN Temple ground. Name of a Kata. JION Temple sound. Name of a Kata. JITTE Temple hand. Ten hands. Name of a Kata. JIYU KUMITE Free Sparring. JO Wooden staff about 4'-5' in length. The JO originated as a walking stick. JODAN Upper level. JODAN ZUKI Upper punch. JODAN UKE Upper block. JODAN UCHI Upper strike. JODAN GAMAE Upper guard. JOGAI "Exit from fighting area." The Referee points with his index finger at a 45 degree angle to the area boundary on the side of the offender. JOGAI HANSOKU "Fourth and Final Exit from the fighting area." Fourth exit from the fighting area causes victory to the opponent. JOGAI HANSOKU CHUI "Third exit from fighting area". Referee uses two hand signals

with announcement "AKA (or SHIRO) JOGAI HANSOKU CHUI". He first points with his index finger to the match boundary on the side of the offender, then to the offender's abdomen. An IPPON is awarded to the opponent. JOGAI KEIKOKU "Second exit from fighting area." WAZA-ARI penalty is given to the opponent. JUJI UKE X Block. JUN ZUKI The ShitoRyu term for OIZUKI. JUNI Twelve. JUNI NO KATA Basic kata which is applied in I embusen , contains twelve punches or blocks. JIYU KUMITE Free sparing. KACHI Victorious. (e.g., AKA KACHI) in a tournament. KAGI ZUKI Hook Punch. KAICHO President. KAISHU Open hand. This refers to the type of blow which is delivered with the open palm. It can also be used to describe other hand blows in which the fist is not fully clenched. KAKE-TE Hook Block. KAKIWAKE A two handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab. KAKUSHI KEN Hidden fist.

KAKUTO UCHI Wrist joint strike. Also known as "KO UCHI." KAKUTO UKE Wrist Joint Block. Also known as KO UKE. KAMAE A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. KAMAE may also connote proper distance (Ma-ai) with respect to one's partner. Although "KAMAE" generally refers to a physical stance, there is an important prallel in Karate between one's physical and one's psychological bearing. Adopting a strong physical stance helps to promote the correlative adoption of a strong psychological attitude. It is important to try so far as possible to maintain a positive and strong mental bearing in Karate. KAMAE-TE A command given by the instructor for students to get into position. KAPPO Techniques of resuscitating people who have succumbed to a shock to the nervous system. KARATE "Empty Hand". When Karate was first introduced to Japan, it was called "TO-DE". The characters of TODE could be pronounced. However, the meaning of TODE is Chinese Hand. KARATE-DO "The Way of Karate". This implies not only the physical aspect of Karate, but also the mental and social aspects of Karate. KARATEKA A practitioner of Karate. KATA

A "form" or prescribed pattern of movement. KATACHI Good form. KAZE Wind. KEAGE Snap Kick. (Literally, Kick upward). KEIKO Training. The only secret to success in Karate. Joined Fingertips. KEIKOKU "Warning with WAZA-ARI penalty in SANBON SHOBU. This is a penalty in which WAZA-ARI is added to the opponent's score. KEIKOKU is imposed for minor infractions for which a warning has previously been given in that bout, or for infractions not sufficiently serious enough to merit HANSOKU-CHUI. Referee points with his indes finger to the feet of the offender at an angle of 45 degrees. KEKOMI Thrust Kick ( Literally, Kick Into/Straight ). KEMPO "Fist Law." A generic term to describe fighting systems that uses the fist. In this regard, KARATE is also KEMPO. KENSEI The technique with silent KIAI. Related to meditation. KEN SASAE UKE Fist augmenting block. KENTSUI Hammer Fist Also known as TETTSUI. KENTSUI UCHI (Or TETTSUI UCHI) Hammer Fist Stike. KERI Kick.

KI Mind. Spirit. Energy. Vitalforce. Intention. (Chinese "chi") The definitions presented here are very general. KI is one word that cannot be translated directly into any language. KI-O-TSUKE "Attention". Musubi Dachi with open hands down both sides. KIAI A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. Even when audible KIAI are absent, one should try to preserve the feeling of KIAI at certain crucial points within Karate techniques. Manifestation of KI (simultaneous union of spirit and expression of physical strength). KIHON (Something which is) fundamental. Basic techniques. KIKEN "Renunciation." The Referee points one index finger towards the contestant. KIME Focus of Power. (Focal point). KIZAMI ZUKI Jab Punch. (also called Maete zuki). KO BO ICHI The concept of "AttackDefense Connection". KO UCHI Wrist joint strike. Also known as KAKUTO UCHI. KO UKE "Crane Block" or "Arch Block". Same as KAKUTO UKE. KOHAI A student junior to oneself. KOKEN

Wrist Joint. KOKORO "Spirit, Heart." In Japanese culture, the spirit dwells in the Heart. KOKUTSU DACHI A stance which has most of the weight to the back. Referred to in English as Back Stance. KOKYO Breathing. KOSA DACHI Crossed-Leg Stance. KOSA UKE Crossed-hand block. KOSHI Hip.(also ball of the foot). KOSHIN Rearward. KOSHOKUN The name of a Chinese public official of the Ming Dynasty.Name of a Kata. KOTE Forearm. KUATSU The method of resuscitating a person who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or shock. KURI Coiling. KURI UKE Block with coiling form. KURO Black. KURO OBI Black belt. KURURUNFA Seventeen.Holding your ground. Name of a Kata. KUSSHIN Springing. A reflexive, darting "out and in" kind of body shifting from any angle. KYOSHI "Knowledgeable person," and usually this title is conferred at rokudan or shichidan, depending on system. I think

the most common practice in the large organizations is for this to be at shichidan (7th dan). KYU Class or"Grade". Any rank below Shodan. KYU or KU Nine. KYU DAN Ninth level. KU KYU Ninth class. KYUSHO WAZA Pressure Point techniques. MA-AI Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques. MAAI GA TOH "Not proper distance". MAE Front. MAE ASHI GERI Kicking with the front leg. MAE EMPI Forward Elbow Strike. MAE GERI KEAGE Front Snap Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEAGE. MAE GERI KEKOMI Front Thrust Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. MAETE ZUKI Front-hand punch. MAE TOBI GERI Front jumping kick. MAKOTO A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events. MANABU

"Learning by imitating." A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor. MATTE "Wait". MATSUKAZE Pine tree wind. Name of a Kata. MAWASHI Roundhouse. MAWASHI EMPI UCHI Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI HIJI ATE. MAWASHI GERI Roundhouse Kick. MAWASHI HIJI ATE Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI. MAWASHI ZUKI Roundhouse Punch. (also called Furi zuki). MAWASHI UKE Roudhouse block. MAWAT-TE A command given by the instructor for students to turn around. MIENAI "I could not see." A call by a judge to indicate that a given technique was not visible form his/her angle. MIGI Right. MIKAZUKI GERI Crescent Kick. MODOTTE Go back to your original position. MOKUSO Meditation. Practice often begins or ends with a brief period of meditation. The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop cognitive equanimity. Perhaps more importantly,

meditation is an opportunity to become aware of conditioned patterns of thought and behavior so that such patterns can be modified, eliminated or more efficiently put to use. MOROTE Two-hands. MOROTE ZUKI Punch with both hands. MOTO Basic. MOTO DACHI Basic stance. MOTO NO ICHI "Original Position." Contestants, Referee and Judge return to their respective standing lines. MUDANSHA Students without black-belt ranking. MUBOBI "Warning for lack of regard for ones own safety." Referee points one index finger in the air at a 60 degree angle on the side of the offender. MUSUBI DACHI Attention stance. NAIHANCHI DACHI Inside tension stance. NAIHANCHIN Inside the battle field. Name of a Kata. NAKA Middle. NAKA YUBI Middle finger. NAMI ASHI Waving foot. NANAME Diagonally. NAOTTE Relax. NARANDE Line up. NEKO ASHI DACHI Cat-foot stance.

NIDAN Second level. NIDAN UKE Two level block. NIHON NUKITE Two-finger spear hand. NI KYU Second class. NISEISHI Twenty-four steps. Name of a Kata. NIPAIPO Twenty-eight steps. Name of a Kata. NUKITE Spear-hand. OBI Belt. ONEGAI SHIMASU "I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request." This is said to one's partner when initiating practice. OSAE UKE Pressing Block. OTOSHI Droping,Downward. OTOSHI UKE Downward block. OTOSHI EMPI UCHI An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate. OYO WAZA Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition. OYO DOSA Application of techniques. RAKKA Hard blocking. Striking an offcenter or indirect attack with sudden maximum power. REI "Respect". A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. It is proper

for the junior person bows lower than the senior person. REIGI Etiquette. Also referred to as REISHIKI. Observance of proper etiquette at all times (but especially observance of proper DOJO etiquette) is as much a part of one's training as the practice of techniques. Observation of etiquette indicates one's sincerity, one's willingness to learn, and one's recognition of the rights and interests of others. RENMEI Federation. RENSEI Practice Tournament. Competitors are critiqued on their performances. RENSHI "A person who has mastered oneself." This person is considered an expert instructor. This status is prerequisite before attaining the status as KYOSHI. Renshi "has a name. " Renshi is no longer one of the many, so to speak. Renshi is usually given at yodan to rokudan, depending on the system. RENSHU Training. RENZOKU Combination. RENZOKU IDO Moving combination. ROHAI Vision of a white heron. Name of a Kata. ROKU DAN Sixth level. ROKU KYU Sixth class. RYU Style. RYUSUI

Water flowing. Soft blocking. Redirecting a strong attack with a circular or deflecting parry. SAGI ASHI DACHI One Leg Stance. Also referred to as GANKAKU DACHI or TSURU ASHI DACHI. SAI An Okinawan weapon that is shaped like the Greek letter 'Psi' with the middle being much longer. SAIFA or SAIHA The final breaking point. Name of a Kata. SANBON SHOBU Three Point match. Used in tournaments. SANCHIN Three battles. Name of a Kata. SANCHIN DACHI Hour-glass Stance. SANDAN Third level. SANKYU Third class. SANSEIRU Thirty six hands. Name of a Kata. SASAE Augmenting. SASAE UKE Augmenting block. Like; Ken Sasae Uke and Hiji Sasae Uke. SASHI Spear. SASHITE Raising of the hand either to strike, grab, or block. SEIENCHIN Lull in the storm. Name of a Kata. SEIKEN Forefist. SEIPAI "Eighteen". Name of a Kata which is belongs to Nahate system.

SEISAN Thirteen hands.Name of a Kata. SEIZA A proper sitting position. Sitting on one's knees. Sitting this way requires acclimatization, but provides both a stable base and greater ease of movement than sitting cross-legged. It is used for the formal opening and closing of the class. SEMPAI A senior student. SEN NO SEN Attacking at the exact moment when the opponent attacks. SEN SEN NO SEN Attacking before the opponent attacks. Premeptive attack. SENSEI Teacher. It is usually considered proper to address the instructor during practice as "Sensei" rather than by his/her name. If the instructor is a permanent instructor for one's DOJO or for an organization, it is proper to address him/her as "Sensei" off the mat as well. SENSEI NI REI Bow to sensei. SHIAI A match or a contest (Event). SHICHI or NANA Seven. SHICHI DAN Seventh level. SHICHI KYU Seventh class. SHISEI Posture. SHISOCHIN Fighting four monks. Name of a Kata. SHO First. SHODAN

First level. SHIDOIN Formally recognized Instructor who has not yet be recognized as a SENSEI. Assistant Instructor. SHIHAN A formal title meaning, approximately, "master instructor. " A "teacher of teachers." Hanshi is "wise" or sage-like, hence the common translation of "master." Shinan may be an alternative pronunciation. SHIHO Four direction . SHIHO UKE Blocking in four direction. Is a moving combination technique which is apply in + pattern. SHIKKAKU "Disqualification." This is a disqualification from the actual tournament, competition, or match. The opponent's score is raised to SANBON. In order to define the limit of SHIKKAKU, the Referee Council must be consulted. SHIKKAKU may be invoked when a contestant commits an act which harms the prestige and honor of Karate-Do and when other actions are considered to violate the rules of the tournament. Referee uses two hand signals with the announcement "AKA (SHIRO) - SHIKKAKU." He first points with his index to the offender's face then obliquely above and behind him. The Referee will announce with the appropriate gesture as previously given "AKA (SHIRO) NO KACHI!" . SHIKO DACHI Square Stance. (also called Sumo stance).

SHIN Spirit,Heart,Mind. SHIRO White . SHIRO OBI White belt. SHITEI KATA Compulsory kata. SHIZENTAI Natural Position. The body remains relaxed but alert. SHOBU HAJIME "Start the Extended Bout". SHOBU SANBON HAJIME "Start the Bout" . SHOMEN Front or top of head. Also the designated front of a Dojo. SHOMEN NI REI Bow to front of Dojo. SHOTEI Palm-hand . SHUGO "Judges Called." The Referee beckons with his arms to the Judges. SHUTO Knife- hand. SHUTO UCHI Knife- hand strike. SHUTO UKE Knife-hand Block. SOCHIN The grand prize. Name of a Kata. SOKU Foot. SOKUTO Edge of foot. This term is often used to refer to the side kick. SOTO Outside. SUGI ASHI Following foot step or extended foot step. SUKUI UKE Scooping Block. SUPARINPEI The final one-hundred and eight hands. Name of a Kata.

SUWARI WAZA Techniques from a sitting position. TACHI KATA Stances. TAI SABAKI Body movement/shifting. TAISHO Captain. TAIMING GA OSOI "Not proper timing" . TATE Vertical. TATTE Stand up. TATE EMPI Upward Elbow Strike. TATE URAKEN UCHI Vertical back-fist attack. TATE ZUKI Vertical Punch. A fist punch with the palm along a verticalplane. TANDEN Center of gravity. TEISHO UCHI or Shotei uchi Palm Heel Strike. TEISHO UKE or Shotei uke Palm Heel Block. TENSHO Elegant hands. Name of a Kata. TETTSUI UCHI Hammer Strike. Also called KENTSUI. TEN Role. TEN I Roling body by stepping out. (Taisabaki). TOBI Jump. TOBI ASHI Jumping foot. TOBI GERI Jump Kick. TOKUI KATA Free kata. TONFA

A farm tool developed into a weapon by the Okinawans. TORIMASEN "Unacceptable as scoring techniques." As HIKIWAKE, but culminating with the palms facing downwards towards body. TSUKAMI WAZA Catching technique. A blocking technique by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques. TSUKI or Zuki A punch or thrust (esp. an attack to the midsection). TSURU ASHI DACHI Crane Stance, also referred to as SAGI ASHI DACHI. TSUZUKETE "Fight On!" Resumption of fighting ordered when unauthorized interruption occurs. TSUZUKETE HAJIME "Resume Fighting - Begin!" Referee standing upon his line, steps back into ZENKUTSU DACHI and brings the palms of this hands toward each other. TUITE Grappling skills. UCHI Strike. UCHI Inside. UCHI UKE Inside block. UCHI OTOSHI UKE Inside downward block. UCHI KOMI Penetrating strike. UCHI DESHI A live-in student. A student who lives in a dojo and devotes him/herself both to training and to the

maintenence of the dojo (and sometimes to personal service to the SENSEI of the dojo). UCHI MAWASHI GERI Inside Roundhouse Kick. UKE Block. UKETE Blocking hand, receiver. UNSU Cloud hand. Name of a Kata. URA ZUKI An upper cut punch used at close range. URA UCHI Strike with back of fist. URA KOTE Back of forearm. URAKEN Back Knuckle. URA MAWASHI GERI Reverse roundhouse kick. USHIRO Back. USHIRO EMPI UCHI Striking to the rear with the elbow. USHIRO GERI Back Kick. WA-UKE A block where the path taken is similar to the yoko-uke. Imagine wiping a wall in front of you with your palm in a half-circle. At the end of the block the hand is angled slightly to the outside. WAKI Side of body. WANSU The name of a Chinese envoy. Name of a Kata. WAZA Technique(s). WAZA ARI "Half point" . YAME Stop! .

YASUME Rest. A term used by the instructor to have the students relax. YAKUSOKU KUMITE Pre-arranged sparing. YOI Ready. YOKO Side. YOKO GERI Side Kick. YOKO UKE Inside outward forearm block. YOKO BARAI Sideward block. YOKO EMPI UCHI Striking with the elbow to the side. YOKO TOBI GERI Jumping Side Kick. YORI ASHI Sliding foot step. YOI Ready. YOWAI "Weak Focus" . YUDANSHA Black belt holder (any rank). YONDAN Forth level . YONKYU Forth class. YOTSU Four times. YUBI Finger. YUBI BASAMI Finger-scissor. ZA-REI The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position. ZAZEN Sitting position Zen. ZANSHIN Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced

and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks. ZENKUTSU DACHI Forward Stance. ZENSHIN Forward.