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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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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