Training Aids

Vocabulary Used in E-Karate

Dojo:

Training hall; gymnasium

Gi:

Uniform

Hajime:

Begin

Ippon:

One point

Kata:

Fixed sequence of karate moves; form

Kiai:

Shout

Kumite:

Sparring

Obi:

Belt, sash

Ossu:

An affirmative exclamation

Rei:

bow

Waza:

Technique

Yame:

Stop

Yoi:

Get ready

Kyu:

Grade - A rank designation for under black belt.

Dan:

Level (Degree) - A rank designation for first (shodan) to tenth (judan) degree black belt.

Sensei:

Teacher or instructor - A black belt qualified to teach.