Terminology counting ichi 1 ni 2 san 3 chi yon 4 go 5 roku 6 shichi nana 7 hachi 8 ku 9 ju 10 niju 20 sanju 30 jonju 40 goju 50 hyaku 100 ikkai once nikai twi. The shotokankarate dictionary, schlatt books january 1, 2001 advanced karatedo. Kyokushin terminology greetings and salutes osu patience and determination. Basic karate terms and pronunciations for shotokan karate. In karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasize the cultivation of individual character. At tournaments, clinics, and when hosting special guests, we are encouraged to find that we can all communicate, and train together as a kyokushin family, using our dojo language. This is a video list of kyokushin karate katas with instruction. Any gi garment disapproved by the chief instructor of the a. Kyokushin kan international honbu terminology dear kyokushin kan members,the way in which we refer to our organization is extremely important in order to differentiate ourselves from other forms of karate and also to create consistency throughout the world.
Contribute significantly to the promotion of kyokushin iko senior advisors formal written recommendation letter for promotion be a minimum of 30yrs. Glossary of kyokushin karate terms the martial way. The glossary includes the japanese words phrases, and their english translation. Literally translated, kata means shape which cuts the ground. We strive to support and create meaningful relationships with our community. This page contains a brief glossary of some of the more commonly used japanese terminology kugb karateka will need on their way to gaining black belt. Our mission is to encourage people to live a healthier, safe, and prosperous life through martial arts. In the terminology and philosophy pertaining to this rank. We believe martial arts is not just an activity but a lifestyle. This book covers fighters who are on the cover and their favourite techniques shihan brian fitkin 10th kyu to 3rd dan. One of the first originals absolute karate and other books. Shihan howard collins book this is a must for your library, pearls of wisdom in japanese all techniques.
This kata book is something that we have been looking for some time, now have a book that will standardise everyones kata, through the use of the drawings and the detailed explanations for each kata. Katachi meaning shape, kai meaning cut, and tsuchi meaning earth or soil. A study of the techniques and applications in kata. Material which i have translated from other languages in the main. Karate 1 about the tutorial karate is a form of selfdefence technique that requires a good balance between body and mind. After the end of world war ii, mas oyama began training under so nei chu, one of the highest authorities in japan of goju ryu, an okinawan karate style. Karate terminology glossary by paul walker shotokan sensei. A listing and phonetic spelling of core punches, kicks, blocks, strikes, stances, and other general terms used in traditional japanese shotokan karate.
Glossary of kyokushin karate terms this is a basic glossary of terms found in kyokushin karate, with definition and audio pronunciation. English vowels aah, iee, uoo, eeh and ooh a macron or a line over a vowel indicates that it is pronounced for twice the length of the vowel without a macron or a line. This is a basic glossary of terms found in kyokushin karate, with definition and audio pronunciation. Official kyokushin karate dojo, iko kyokushinkaikan. Kyokushin kai a style of karate founded by oyamasensei kyudo the way of the bow japanese archery maai distance, space, interval makiwara striking post mawatte turn michi the way or path, also known as do mokuso meditation through breathing mushin no mind, empty mind naizoryoku power of the internal organs nidan 2nd degree black belt. Glossary of karate terms karate union of great britain. The range of kyokushin kata is as diverse as the martial arts background of the thus, the early kata are mostly based on shotokan taikyoku and pinan and. It can also help in recovery after injuries or illness by strengthening the body and keeping a positive and focused mind set. International karate organization technical syllabus april, 2011.
General terms chudan chewdahn chest area dojo doejoe training hall gedan gaydahn lower level of the body hajime hajimay start hanmi hummi 45 degrees, hips hanmi when blocking hara harrah lower abdominal area hidari hidarree left. The dojo was founded by sensei john kalaidopoulos 4th dan in 1997. So, apart from physical power, one needs to learn various playing tactics to have a cutting edge over others. The ultimate aim of the art of kyokushin karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the. Karate terms academy of traditional karate wilmington, ma. Kyokushinkai a style of karate founded by oyamasensei kyudo the way of the bow japanese archery maai distance, space, interval makiwara striking post mawatte turn michi the way or path, also known as do mokuso meditation through breathing mushin no mind, empty mind naizoryoku power of the internal organs nidan 2nd degree black belt. Material which i have rewritten to improve the readability of texts written by nonnatives speakers of.
Kyokushin karate is whole body training, and it works on both the body and the mind. Kyokushin terminology east asian martial arts combat sports. Basic karate terminology this list is divided into general terms, blocks, punches, strikes and kicks. This is a list of the techniques, practiced in kyokushin kaikan. We are the host of the annual canadian junior kyokushin championships karate tournament. Shotokan karate terminology to 1st dan general terms japanese literal english common translation karate do empty hand way karate.
Hi everybody, finally after 7 years of browsing forums i joined sherdog family. The beginners guide to kyokushin karate the martial way. For more information on nagewaza, please refer to karatedo kyohan, pages 227232. But dont worry, everyone started out feeling exactly. The kanji for kata the japanese character above at the right is composed of the following characters. Material which i have rewritten to improve the readability of texts written by nonnatives speakers of english.
But dont worry, everyone started out feeling exactly the. The karate union of great britain the kugb has over 300 karate clubs and is committed to the development of shotokan karate. Katas and terminology milperra kyokushin karate nsw australia. The classes are very structured and beginners are welcomed, and. When i was 10 i trained shotokan karate for 2 years. If you are new to kyokushin, it may seem difficult to understand whats going on. To master these kyokushin karate katas, you will also have to learn basic kyokushin stances. Comes from oshi shinobu which means to never give up.
Yoi ready yame stop rei bow hajime start mokuso meditation mawatte turn around dojo place of the way training hall sensei person who has. The following list is non exhaustive, but presents the most used terms in class. The kugb is affiliated to european and world shotokan karate bodies. Terminology for beginners if you are new to kyokushin, it may seem difficult to understand whats going on. Kyokushin karate terminology kihon basic techniques. Below you will find information on the use of kyokushinkan and honbu. Dojo vocabulary and terminology karate terms japanese. Terminology for beginners kyokushin brisbane karate dojo.
Contribute significantly to the promotion of kyokushin iko senior advisors formal written recommendation letter for. United states kyokushin karate ifk organization usaifkk, with headquarters located in rochester, new york, is the official u. Use the dojo vocabulary and terminology list to help learn many of the terms used during karate classes. Below you will find information on the use of kyokushin kan and honbu. Dachi stances heiko dachi parallel open stance haisoku dachi closed feet stance kakeashi dachi hooked stance kamae dachi fighting stance kiba dachi riding stance kokutsu dachi backward leaning stance moroashi dachi two foot stance musubi dachi open feet stance. Some of these terms are used at the academy of traditional karate, though many more are included for reference. To master these kyokushin karate katas, you will also have to learn basic kyokushin stances please check with your senseiinstructor regarding your required kata movements as some kyokushin karate schools use slightly different kata. While we often forget, we are at times reminded that our native language is not universal. It also comes from osu no seishin which means perseverance under pressure. Masutatsu oyama, the founder of kyokushin karate, was born in.
These videos and instructions will help you to learn the kyokushin karate katas and to prepare for your next karate belt test. Shinzen ni rei greeting to the ancestors shomen ni rei. Kyokushin kan technical syllabus even in japan, the technical syllabus is designed as a guide to help instructors set standards for what level of student is able to perform which techniques, and for the pace at which a dojo introduces them, holds examinations, etc. Sandoval freestyle karate is a martial arts training facility that aligns with your core values. But dont worry, everyone started out feeling exactly the same and it wont take long for it to all fall into place. Notes when shihan or sensei is used as an honorific or a title, there are a few important things one needs to be aware of shihan or sensei is attached to the end of the persons family name, e. A respectful bow is to be given whenever going on or off the training floor.
Students are not to give public karate demonstrations without their instructors permission 11. Nov 14, 20 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. While living at his sisters farm in manchuria at the age of nine, he began his lifelong journey along the martial way when he began studying the southern chinese form of kempo know as eighteen hands. Yoi ready yame stop rei bow hajime start mokuso meditation mawatte turn around dojo place of the way training hall sensei person who has gone before teacher form of. English vowels aah, iee, uoo, eeh and ooh a macron or a line over a vowel indicates that it is pronounced for. It is used among kyokushin practionners to show respect or to say i understand. Kyokushinkan technical syllabus even in japan, the technical syllabus is designed as a guide to help instructors set standards for what level of student is able to perform which techniques, and for the pace at which a dojo introduces them, holds examinations, etc. The ultimate beginners guide consists of material from the following sources. Kyokushin karate is more than just a martial art for selfdefence. Kyokushinkan international honbu terminology dear kyokushinkan members,the way in which we refer to our organization is extremely important in order to differentiate ourselves from other forms of karate and also to create consistency throughout the world. Kyokushin karate encourages and develops an attitude of perseverance and determination. Katas and terminology milperra kyokushin karate nsw.
809 572 158 1142 291 781 1474 931 1481 1404 235 510 963 876 1229 850 875 1142 1462 1160 1533 714 755 1119 163 1392 1037 451 74 14 420 181 1143 201 1082 1286 359 703 1231 1006 645 1368 1330