Terminology
Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do/Joshin-Ryu Kobudo

Terminology

  • Shugo Line Up
  • Kyotsuke Attention
  • Yoi Ready
  • Seiza Sit Down
  • Rei Bow
  • Domo Arigatou Thank You Very Much
  • Arigatou Thank You
  • Sensei Teacher
  •  Deshi or Montei Student
  • Age Rising
  • Ago Jaw
  • Akagashi Red Oak – Wood Used in Making Weapons
  • Ana Hole, Opening
  • Arigato Gozaimasu Thank You
  • Ashi Leg or Foot
  • Ashi Yubi Toes
  • Barai Sweep
  • Osensei Chief Instructor
  • Hanshi Grand Master
  • Dojo Training Hall
  • Kata Form
  • Makiwara Striking Post
  • Mawate Turn Around
  • Jodan Upper
  • Gedan Lower
  • Bo Wooden Staff
  • Bo Jutsu Art of the Staff
  • Bokken Wooden Sword
  • Bunkai Analysis, Interpreting Kata
  • Chimu Liver
  • Chudan Middle Level, Mid-Section
  • Chushin Heart Centre
  • Dachi Stance
  • Uke Block
  • Tsuki Punch
  • Geri Kick
  • Hidari Left
  • Migi Right
  • Hajime Begin
  • Dachi Stance
  • Hi Yes
  • Iie No
  • Dai Large, Big – Used in Kata Names
  • Dan Degree – of Black Belt Ranks
  • Kamiza Upper Seat or Shrine
  • Karada To Bugu Issho Weapon and Body are One
  • Saigo Last Technique
  • Saisho First Technique
  • Sagarimasu Go Backwards