Question 1

Sensei (先生)

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Dojo (道場)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Karate Gi (空手着 or 空手衣)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Kihon (基本)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Kata (型)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Kumite (組手)

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

Zenkutsu-dachi (前屈立ち)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Kokutsu-dachi (後屈立ち)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Kiba-dachi (騎馬立ち)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Age-uke (上げ受け)

Accepted Answer

Rising block, used to defend against attacks from above.

Question 11

Soto-uke (外受け)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Uchi-uke (内受け)

Accepted Answer

Inside block, used to defend the centre-line.

Question 13

Gedan-barai (下段払い)

Accepted Answer

Lower block, used to deflect low attacks.

Question 14

Oi-zuki (追い突き)

Accepted Answer

Lunge punch, a forward punch used with forward momentum.

Question 15

Gyaku-zuki (逆突き)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Mae-geri (前蹴り)

Accepted Answer

Front snap kick.

Question 17

Yoko-geri (横蹴り)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Mawashi-geri (回し蹴り)

Accepted Answer

Roundhouse kick.

Question 19

Ushiro Geri (後ろ蹴り)

Accepted Answer

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