Terminology

Terminology used in Martial Arts

Please note that this terminology is not comprehensive. More words will be added over time and it shall grow, so keep it in mind if you need to look up a word or term.

General & Kobudo Terms

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Japanese Term	English Explanation
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
Atemi	A Strike to the vital point on the body
Atemi Waza	Techniques used to strike vital points on the body

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Barai	Sweep
Bo	Wooden Staff
Bo Jutsu	Art of the Staff
Bokken	Wooden Sword
Bunkai	Analysis, interpreting Kata

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Chimu	Liver
Chudan	Middle Level, Mid-Section
Chushin	Heart Centre

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Dachi	Stance
Dai	Large, Big – used in Kata Names
Dan	Degree – of Black Belt Ranks
Doitashimashite	You are welcome
Douzu (Dozo)	Please or by all means

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Gambate Kudasai	Do your Best
Gokurosama Deshita	Thank you for trying your best

 

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Itadakimasu	Bon appetit

 

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Joseki	Upper side (Right of Dojo)

 

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Kamiza	Upper Seat or shrine
Karada To Bugu Issho	Weapon and Body are One
Konban Wa	Good Evening
Konnichi Wa	Good Afternoon

 

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Ohayogozaimasu	Good morning
Onegaishimasu	Please help me
Oyasuminasai	Good Night

 

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Reigi	Proper Etiquette

 

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Saigo	Last Technique
Saisho	1st Technique
Sagarimasu	Go backwards
Shimoseki	Lower side (left of dojo)
Shimoza	Lower Seat
Shugo	Line Up

 

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