Karate dô – The way of the empty hand
Karateka – Individual who practices the way of the empty hand
Budô – The martial arts
Kobudô – “old budo” term used for the arts using weapons
Bushi – Warrior
Bushido – The way of the warrior
Samurai – Military class in feudal Japan
Ki – Spirit/energy
Dojo – The place of the way (training room)
Dogi – Karate uniform
Sensei – Teacher
Shihan – Master
Deshi – Student
Sempai – One’s senior
Kohai – One’s junior
Dohai – Ones equal
Enbusen – Line of attack/defence
Hiki ashi – Pulling leg
Jiku ashi – Support leg
Tsuki te – Punching hand
Hiki te – Pulling hand (chambered hand)
Uchi – Strike/hit
Jissen – Real fight
Goshin – Self defence
Kime – Decision, finish, focus
Jisei – Self control
Nintai – Patience, perseverance
Hara – Centre of the abdomen
Sen no sen – Seizing the initiative earlier
Go no sen – Seizing the initiative later
Maai – Distance
Shiai – Tournament match
Seretsu – “Line up!”
Seiza – “Sit straight”
Mokuso – Meditate
Rei – Bow
Kiritsu – “Stand up”