Terminology

 

Welcome to the Terminology Home Page.  This page attempts to provide a basic reference source for the common terminology used in Shotokan Karate. Of course, many of these terms are used in all of the other main styles of Karate and therefore will be of use to any practitioner of Karate.

The material is presented and organized according to the kind of basic technique, i.e. punches, kicks, blocks or strikes.  Please go ahead and click on the relevant link for a straightforward translation of the term in question.  To access the database click here.

If you are looking for additional information that you would like to follow up on with your study then go to our Links and Resources page in this section and you will find a list of relevant books, magazines, videos and other websites that provide additional information.

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