The Okinawan martial art of weapons.
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- Kobudo
- koh-boo-doh
- 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.
- Matsumura Sōkon
- mahts-soo-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.
- Okinawa
- oh-kee-nah-wuh
An island in Japan known for its martial arts traditions.
- Renshi
- ren-she
A martial arts title meaning “polished instructor” or “tempered expert,” representing the first of three senior teaching ranks.
- Roku
- row-coo
The number six (6) in Japanese.
- San
- sawn
The number three (3) in Japanese.
- Senpai
- sen-pie
In martial arts, senpai refers to a senior student or “elder” peer. Someone with more experience or time in the dojo than you.
- Sensei
- sen-say
A teacher or instructor in martial arts.
- Sensei ni rei
- sen-say knee ray
A phrase used in martial arts to show respect to the instructor, typically meaning ‘bow to the teacher.’