Japanese Vocabulary Flashcards

Question

Goshi

Answer 1

ball of foot

Answer 2

edge of foot

Answer 3

Hammer fist

Answer 4

back fist / leopard

Answer 5

clenched fist at side

Answer 6

clenched fist at side

Answer 7

Blade hand over fist pull back to chamber (used in Anaku)

Answer 8

26 Standing Sparring Form

Answer 9

arch foot kick

Answer 10

rising punch

Answer 11

reverse punch

Answer 12

Hook punch

Answer 13

Hook punch

Answer 14

forefinger knuckle punch

Answer 15

lunge punch

Answer 16

heel of hand thrust

Answer 17

striking fist / hand

Answer 18

One point or standing sparring form

Answer 19

free style sparring

Answer 20

Form sparring

Answer 21

basic sparring form

Answer 22

Focused sparring

Answer 23

Free Sparring

Answer 24

Speed & fluidity. 10 Continuous Motion Techniques

Answer 25

pre arranged sparring technique

Answer 26

1) Fudo - V stance 2) Hachiji - Shoulder-width stance 3) Hangetsu - Largest Hourglass stance 4) Heisuko - Attention / Bladed stance 5) Kake - Hook / Cross-leg stance 6) Kiba - Horse stance 7) Kokusu - Layout stance 8) Ko Neko - Long Cat stance 9) Mitsurin - Jungle or Running stance 10) Neko Ashi - Cat Leg stance 11) Sanchin - Hourglass stance 12) Shiko - Standing squatting stance 13) Sochin - Medium Hourglass stance 14) Zenkutsu - Front stance

Answer 27

Ready stance - shoulder width

Answer 28

attention stance

Answer 29

Horse stance

Answer 30

Hook stance

Answer 31

horse stance

Answer 32

long cat stance

Answer 33

horse stance

Answer 34

layout stance

Answer 35

Jungle stance

Answer 36

Cat leg stance

Answer 37

Cat stance

Answer 38

Crane Stance

Answer 39

Front Stance

Answer 40

Kata interpretation

Answer 41

Black belt degree holder

Answer 42

training hall

Answer 43

Oar weapon

Answer 44

pull back hands

Answer 45

the art of facial expressions

Answer 46

free exercise

Answer 47

turn around

Answer 48

fighting position

Answer 49

assume posture

Answer 50

most formal exercise or form

Answer 51

spirit meeting (yell)

Answer 52

foot work ``` Kogeki #1= C Step Kogeki #2 Circular C Step Kogeki #3= Shuffle Step Kogeki #4= Spring Step Kogeki #5= Foot Replacement Kogeki #6= Cross in Front Kogeki #7= Cross Behind ```

Answer 53

foot work ``` Kogeki #1= C Step Kogeki #2 Circular C Step Kogeki #3= Shuffle Step Kogeki #4= Spring Step Kogeki #5= Foot Replacement Kogeki #6= Cross in Front Kogeki #7= Cross Behind ```

Answer 54

Body Conditioning

Answer 55

Stop / Wait

Answer 56

introduction to throwing technique

Answer 57

nose breathing

Answer 58

nose breathing

Answer 59

Birthplace of karate

Answer 60

please teach me / please show me

Answer 61

extended middle knuckle fist

Answer 62

Transcend / Go Beyond

Answer 63

Way or Method of Thinking

Answer 64

Ox jaw strike

Answer 65

Way of Writing

Answer 66

heel of palm / tiger

Answer 67

Learn from Tradition

Answer 68

edge of hand / knife hand

Answer 69

prepartory position

Answer 70

wooden weapon or grinder

Answer 71

wooden weapon or grinder

Answer 72

Hammer Fist

Answer 73

Double Knife Hand

Answer 74

Phoenix Eye Punch

Answer 75

Praying Hands/position

Answer 76

Dead breath - hold breath in a meditative position (like in Anaku kata)

Answer 77

Dead breath - hold breath in a meditative position (like in Anaku kata)

Answer 78

Strong Body | The dragon represents body strength for powerful fluid movements.

Answer 79

Strong Breathe | The snake represents breath strength and development of saika tandan and intrinsic energy.

Answer 80

Break fall /falling techniques

Answer 81

Ready stance

Answer 82

Emphasizes Form & Power

Answer 83

Throwing techniques

Answer 84

Please teach me

Answer 85

Kara= empty, Te= Hand, Do= Way

Answer 86

Strong Body | The dragon represents body strength for powerful fluid movements.

Answer 87

Strong Bone | The tiger represents bone strength for tearing techniques and body alignment.

Answer 88

Inner Outer Strength | The leopard represents inner and outer strength for penetrating specific openings.

Answer 89

Strong Breathe | The snake represents breath strength and development of saika tandan and intrinsic energy.

Answer 90

Strong Muscle / Strong Spirit The crane represents spiritual strength and the development of patience and the ability to strike only at the proper moment.

Answer 91

Kata Kumite, Jiju Undo Kumite, Kimi Dachi Kumite, Jiju Kumite / Sessen Kumite

Answer 92

Rank vs. Degree

Answer 93

Attacker 1, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 2, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch Attacker 3, Direction 1, U Punch Attacker 4, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 5, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch Attacker 6, Direction 3, Head Rush Attacker 7, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 8, Direction 2, Rush followed by a Rt. Middle Punch

Answer 94

Inside wrist block

Answer 95

Body Conditioning

Answer 96

Meaning - First Basic Steps 21 moves 8 attackers Ichi - gedan barai, low seiken tsuki Ni - chudan barai, middle seiken tsuki San - jodan barai, high seiken tsuki

Answer 97

``` Attacker 1, Direction 3, Rt. Low (Ich), Middle (Ni), High (San) Punch Attacker 2, Direction 4, Left Low Punch Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 4, Direction 4, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 5, Direction 3, Left Low Punch Attacker 6, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 7, Direction 3, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 8, Direction 4, Left Low Punch ```

Answer 98

``` Meaning- Strong Arm Dumping Form, Dragon Boy Dumping Form 11 Attackers 38 moves Created in 1685 by students of Wanshu Emphasizes right & left punches ``` Hidden Movement - Keiko Ken Tsuki (Phoenix Eye Punch) Identifying Mudra Code: I bring no evil, I bear no weapons. Hidden symbolic movements= 1) R hammer fist executed to L extended open hand "Karate is my secret" 2) 2nd L open hand on top of R fist then both hands open meaning "I bear no weapons" 3) After last edge of hand block Gai Sho - "I ask for forgiveness and accept responsibility for my actions" Major Characteristics: 1) Strong L & R punches 2) Definite forward hip motion 3) Embussen 4) Correct dachi 5) Correct execution of basic posture & technique

Answer 99

Attacker 1, Direction 1, Attempted 2 handed choke Attacker 2, Direction 5, Rt. Low Kick Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 4, Direction 1, Left & Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 5, Direction 3, Rt. Low Kick Attacker 6, Direction 3, Left & Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 7, Direction 4, Rt. Low Kick Attacker 8, Direction 4, Left & Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 9, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick Attacker 10, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 11, Direction 6, Attempted 2 handed choke

Answer 100

I bring no evil, I bear no weapons.

Answer 101

Meaning - Swallow on beach, twisting pivoting form Expression, Pivot and Turning Form 8 attackers 33 moves Creator unknown (recomposed by Choto Ku Kyan) in 1895 Hidden Movement #33 - Szu-Chi or Shin Chin Taisha (Dead Breath) held for 15 seconds. "To hold breath for incredible lengths of time" Identifying Mudra Code: A reflection of self and the desire to rise above ideals and discipline oneself by good thoughts, words, and deeds. 5 major characteristics: 1) Quick sharp bird-like action 2) Pivoting 3) Shifting 4) Embussen 5) Kihon Waza

Answer 102

Attacker 1, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 2, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch Attacker 3, Direction 1, U Punch Attacker 4, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 5, Direction 6, Left Middle Punch Attacker 6, Direction 5, Head Rush Attacker 7, Direction 2, Rt. Low Punch Attacker 8, Direction 2, Rush followed by a Rt. Middle Punch

Answer 103

A reflection of self and the desire to rise above ideals and discipline oneself by good thoughts, words, and deeds.

Answer 104

Meaning - Iron Horse Form / Missing Enemy Form 49 moves 17 attackers Indentifying Mudra Code: Bring all forces of earth into your body and obtain peace, tranquility, and ultimate reality. Symbolic meaning movements 2-5: I gather within me all the forces of earth. I look up and ask the heavens for perfection of self. I instill its force and energy (fire and earth elements) into my body.

Answer 105

Attacker 1, Direction 1, Attempted 2-handed choke Attacker 2, Direction 4, Left Middle Punch Attacker 3, Direction 1, Rt. Front Kick Attacker 4, Direction 1, Left then Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 5, Direction 6, Rt. Gyakute Tsuki Attacker 6, Direction 5, Left Gyakute Tsuki Attacker 7, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 8, Direction 5, 2-handed wrist grab Attacker 9, Direction 3, Attempted 2-handed grab Attacker 10, Direction 1, Rt. Middle Lunge Punch Attacker 11, Direction 1, Left Front Kick Attacker 12, Direction 1, Rt. then Left Middle Punch Attacker 13, Direction 5, Left Gyakute Tsuki Attacker 14, Direction 6, Rt. Gyakute Tsuki Attacker 15, Direction 1, Left Middle Punch Attacker 16, Direction 6, 2-handed wrist grab Attacker 17, Direction 4, Attempted 2-handed grab

Answer 106

Bring all forces of earth into your body and obtain peace, tranquility, and ultimate reality. Symbolic meaning movements 2-5: I gather within me all for Ed of earth. I look up and ask the heavens for perfection of self. I instill its force and energy (fire and earth elements) into my body.

Answer 107

Flying Swallow or First Elbow Form 34 Movements 10 attackers Identifying Mudra Code: I will uphold universal spiritualization through adherence to all laws, justice, charity and honesty. Hidden Movement: Movement 3 when hands are brought to the right side of the body, tekatana uki position.

Answer 108

Attacker 1, Direction 3, Double low wrist grab followed by a Rt. Middle Punch Attacker 2, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch Attacker 3, Direction 2, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch Attacker 4, Direction 1, Rt. Low Kick Attacker 5, Direction 1, 2-handed choke Attacker 6, Direction 3, Left, then Rt., then Left Middle Punch Attacker 7, Direction 4, Rt. Low Kick followed by a Left Middle Punch Attacker 8, Direction 1, Left, then Rt. then Left Middle Punch Attacker 9, Direction 5, Rush Attacker 10, Direction 5, Rt. Middle Punch followed by a Rt. Middle Punch

Answer 109

I will uphold universal spiritualization (moral and spiritual uprightness) through adherence to all laws, justice, charity, and honesty.

Answer 110

Original Pupil Breath Form or Three Conflicts Form 47 Movements 8 attackers Identifying Mudra Code: Completion of life cycle and return to the source, life starts again.

Answer 111

Completion of a life cycle and return to the source, life starts again.

Answer 112

Head snaps when turning

Answer 113

39 movements 12 attacks Meaning: Cutting and Clawing through fire or Tsume Form IMC: The white crane spreading its wings - the open arms represent patience and tranquility. The hands reach out for divine force in order to obtain reality and self liberation

Answer 114

``` Fudo (V stance) D1 Hachi D1 Hachi D6 Hourglass D1 Layout D4 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Cross In Front D1 Rt grip change Jungle D1 Hourglass D2 Kick D2 Layout D1 Left grip change D1 Double grip change D1 Layout D4 Sweep D4 Hourglass D4 Hourglass D4 Layout D3 (3-4) (R foot @1, L foot @ 3) Forward Straddle D1 (3-4) eyes D3 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Cross in Front D1 Hourglass D1 Hourglass (thrust) D1 Layout D1 Leap Layout D1 Hourglass D1 Hourglass (scoot thrust) D1 Rt. grip Change Hourglass D6 (5-7) Hourglass D5 (6-8) Side (Yoko) Straddle D4 eyes D2 Hourglass D1 Jungle D1 Fudo D1 ```

Answer 115

The innermost ways of recognizing the Shuri Ryu system

Answer 116

Stances - exceptionally low in kata (form)

Answer 117

Seiken thrust - slightly downward to the center of the body

Answer 118

Fist - index finger under curled thumb

Answer 119

Hips - rotate with a definite forward movement

Answer 120

Back fists - four forearm and four shoulder back fists 1) perpendicular to the ground, strike bridge of nose 2) parallel/palm down, strike temple 3) jab straight forward, strike chin, mandible or maxilla 4) Uraken to the throat/chin Difference between 4 forearm & 4 shoulder - pivot point for shirt is elbow, pivot point for shoulder is the shoulder

Answer 121

Blocks - five major blocks

Answer 122

Head snaps when turning

Answer 123

Sente Thousand hand and five and six count rice exercises

Answer 124

High rising block - executed from the thigh up

Answer 125

Teeth - clenched

Answer 126

Eyes - wide eyed stare

Answer 127

Eight faces - confident, friendly, solemn, unconcerned, contempt, shock, fear, and anger

Answer 128

All kicks, blocks and strikes are 90 percent circular

Answer 129

Kicks - for every forward kick there is a reverse kick

Answer 130

Twelve detailed punches (six long and six short)

Answer 131

Block, punch , and cover

Answer 132

Block, punch, shift and cover

Answer 133

Tekatana and te uke covers - very obvious in all Shuri Ryu techniques

Answer 134

Body always relaxed until exact moment of completing technique

Answer 135

Form sparring, stance sparring, jiju undo (free exercise)

Answer 136

Ippon, Taezu, and kihon

Answer 137

The mention of Mitobu, Hsing, Trias, Bowles, Kaufman and yourself

Answer 138

Pine Tree - stands for strength, endurance and longevity. Black Pine with Red Sun - Chief Instructor Standards Black Pine - Dan Standards White Pine - Basic Standards

Answer 139

1) Theory 2) Manipulation 3) Body Conditioning 4) Free Exercise 5) Self Defenses

Answer 140

``` Moto = center of Length of Bo Saki = staff tip ```

Answer 141

Honte Mochi = normal grip (thumbs same direction) Gyakute Mochi = Reverse Grip (thumbs inward palms down)

Answer 142

``` Tsuka Gashira = Tip of Handle Tsuka = Handle Yoku = Guard Tsume = Tip of Guard Moto = Center Mono Uch = Shaft Saki = Tip ```

Answer 143

Nuki Tsuki = sliding thrust Maede Tsuki = forehand thrust Gedan Tsuki = low thrust

Answer 144

Jodan Uchi = overhead strike Furiage Uchi = Upward Strike Yoko Uchi = side strike Ura Uchi = back strike

Answer 145

Opposite-side Wrist Grab - slap fingers, palm up, lock wrist & twist

Answer 146

Vital energy

Answer 147

Self defense

Answer 148

Same-Side Wrist Grab - Elbow Crash

Answer 149

Same-Side Wrist Grab Push/Pull

Answer 150

Attempted 2-handed choke, followed by a double high wrist grab

Answer 151

Double Low Wrist - Step Back, Double Low Block

Answer 152

Opposite-side Wrist Grab - Palm up, Push

Answer 153

Opposite-side Wrist Grab - slap fingers, palm up, lock wrist & twist

Answer 154

Two Handed Choke - Turn, break choke with arm while slapping attacker & run

Answer 155

Two-handed choke - bring arm up, crash down on attacker's arms and counter

Answer 156

Lapel Grab - grab meaty part of the hand with opposite hand thumb, grab attacker's pinkies and twist hand off of lapel

Answer 157

Two handed choke - cross fingers into scissors and insert in the soft part of attacker's throat

Answer 158

Ridge hand/thumb edge

Answer 159

Under black belt rank

Answer 160

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Japanese Vocabulary Flashcards

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