Advanced Terminology
The Japanese term for kneel.
What is Seiken?
The Japanese number for 9.
What is Ku?
The command meaning "stop."
What is Yame?
The Japanese for Stance
What is Dachi?
This is required for balance when kicking.
What is pivot?
The term for prearranged forms done alone.
What is Kata?
The Japanese number for 10.
What is Ju?
The term used to quiet the mind before class
What is Mokuso?
The sumo stance in Japanese.
What is sheiko?
The five principles of success
What is listen, pay attention, follow direction, stay focused, follow my example
The Japanese word for "style" or "method."
What is Ryu?
The Japanese number for 11.
What is JuIchi?
This command means "turn around."
What is Mawatte?
The horse-riding stance in Japanese.
What is Kiba Dachi?
Name four basic Uki in Japanese
Uchi uki, soto uki, Jodan, Gedan barai
This title means 3rd degree "junior master instructor" in karate.
What is Shihundi?
The Japanese number for 25.
What is NiJuGo
The unorthodox style of karate.
What is Shorinjiryu?
The cat stance in Japanese.
What is Neko Ashi Dachi?
A downward block in Japanese
What is Gedan Barai?
The respectful term for a senior student who helps lead class.
What is a Sempai?
The Japanese number for 30.
What is SanJu?
The term used to show respect to those teacher who's come before you.
What is Shomen rei?
This stance is one Sensei West doesn't like to pronounce in class.
What is Uchee ha chee gee?
The part of your foot used performing a mawashi geri.
What is In Step?