Tenth degree black belt.
Dictionary
- Judan
- joo-dawn
- Karate
- kah-raw-tay
A martial art developed in Okinawa, focusing on striking techniques.
- Kata
- kaw-tah
A sequence of movements and techniques in martial arts.
- Kiai
- key-eye
A short, sharp shout to focus energy.
- Kiotsuke rei
- key-yose-kay ray
A phrase used in martial arts to show respect when assuming a ready stance, typically meaning ‘bow to attention.’
- Kobudo
- koh-boo-doh
The Okinawan martial art of weapons.
- Kumite
- coo-me-tay
This involves training with a partner to apply techniques from kata (forms) and basics in a controlled setting.
- Kyoshi
- key-yo-she
A title given to a senior martial arts instructor, often indicating a high level of expertise.
- Kyu
- key-yew
The number nine (9) in Japanese.
- Kyudan
- key-yew-dawn
Ninth degree black belt.
- Matsumura Sōkon
- mots-sue-moo-ruh so-kawn
Matsumura Sōkon (~1798–1901) was one of the original karate masters of Okinawa.
- Ni
- knee
The number two (2) in Japanese.