A short, sharp shout to focus energy.
Dictionary
- Kiai
- key-eye
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.