Japanese Terminology
This Japanese word means "empty hand."
What is Karate?
(10 jumping jacks)
Who is the founder of Kyokushin Karate?
Who is Sosai Masutatsu (Mas) Oyama?
This kick travels forward toward an imaginary target.
(10 full power front snap kicks)
This is performed when entering or leaving the dojo.
What is a bow?
This core exercise involves holding your body in a straight line.
What is a plank?
(30 second plank)
This is the Japanese name for the place where karate is practiced.
What is a dojo?
(10 squats)
In what country was Kyokushin Karate estabished?
Where is Japan?
This upward block protects against attacks toward the head.
What is jodan age uke/upper rising block?
(10 full power upper rising blocks, hold horseback stance)
This is the Japanese name for the formal kneeling position used in the dojo.
What is seiza?
This leg exercise involves bending at the knees and hips as though sitting down.
What is a squat?
(10 squats)
This focused shout is used to express spirit and concentration during a karate technique.
What is kiai?
(10 full power punches, kiai every time)
In the early 1950's, Mas Oyama performed an incredible feat in sparring, the first ever occurrence of this type of performance.
What is the 100 Man Kumite?
This hand technique travels straight toward an imaginary target?
What is seiken chudan tsuki/four fist middle thrust?
(1 minute push-up hold)
When arriving late to class, you perform this action before joining in training.
What is waiting to be called into the dojo?
This exercise starts in push-up position while alternatively driving the knees toward the chest.
What are mountain climbers?
(1 minute slow mountain climbers)
This Japanese word describes karate sparring.
What is Kumite?
(High knees for 1 minute)
This is the founder of the School of the Snow Leopard Kyokushin Karate in the Corona/Norco/Eastvale area.
Who is Sensei Terry Braund/Kyoshi?
This open hand block uses the edge of the hand near the little finger.
What is shuto-uke/knife hand block?
(25 knee push-ups)
This is viewed as a disrespectful action and results in a high level consequence.
What is crossing your arms?
This side-to-side exercise involves stepping or hopping from one leg toward the other.
What are skater jumps?
(15 push ups)
This Japanese word means "The Way of the Truth" or "The Ultimate Truth" in English.
What is Kyokushin?
Starting in the 1950's, Mas Oyama performed 52 fighting demonstrations that showcased immense strength and willpower.
What are the Mas Oyama bull fights?
This stance resembles a cat's posture, with nearly all the weight on the back leg.
What is neko-ashi-dachi/cat stance?
(15 push-ups)
This action is discouraged because it is believed that your energy gets taken from you and is a sign of laziness or disrespect.
What is leaning on furniture?
This full-body exercise combines a squat, push-up position, and standing or jumping.
What is a down-up?
(20 down ups)