Sensei (先生) is a Japanese honorific meaning "teacher" or "instructor," literally "one born before," showing respect for someone with greater knowledge or experience, and used for teachers, doctors, lawyers, masters of arts (like martial arts), or respected figures, signifying deep respect for their expertise and guidance.

A dojo (Japanese for "place of the Way") is traditionally a hall for martial arts training, meditation or immersive learning, emphasizing personal growth and discipline

Karate gi, also called do-gi, is the formal Japanese name for the traditional uniform used for Karate training and competition.

The basics or fundamentals, referring to basic techniques such as strikes, blocks, and stances.

A sequence of pre-arranged movements and techniques that simulate combat against multiple opponents.

Sparring practice. There are different levels of kumite, from basic pre-arranged forms (5 step - Gohon Kumite, 1 step - Ippon Kumite) to free sparring (Jiyu Kumite).

Front stance, a long and stable stance used for power and mobility.

Back stance, where weight is mostly on the back leg for defensive purposes.

Horse stance, a wide and low stance resembling riding a horse, used for stability.

Rising block, used to defend against attacks from above.

Outside block, used to deflect attacks coming from the outside.

Inside block, used to defend the centre-line.

Lower block, used to deflect low attacks.

Lunge punch, a forward punch used with forward momentum.

Reverse punch, a punch delivered from the opposite side of the leading foot.

Front snap kick.

Yoko Geri Keage (横蹴りけ上げ) is a fundamental Shotokan Karate side snap kick Yoko Geri Kekomi is a powerful, linear shotokan karate side thrust kick that penetrates with the heel or the side of the foot

Roundhouse kick.

Ushiro Geri (後ろ蹴り) is the Japanese martial arts term for a back kick