The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 5
‘ Spirit first, technique second’ In this precept ‘spirit’ could be synonymous with ‘enthusiasm’, but I interpret it as ‘attitude’.
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 4
‘ First know yourself before attempting to know others’ There are two interpretations of this precept, one to encompass our training within the dojo and[…]
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 3
‘ Karate is an aide to Justice’ Originally, this precept would have been more of a call to arms in the face of any injustice[…]
Punching… the reverse punch (straight)
Also known as Gyaku-zuki! This is probably the most practiced, most used and most renowned technique in traditional karate… so why are so many people[…]
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 2
‘ There is no first attack in karate’ This is normally incorrectly taken to mean that in a fight a karate practitioner should not[…]
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 1
‘Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy’ This is the first precept for a reason. Courtesy and respect towards others should be part of[…]
Senior grade/Advanced Kata
Tekki Shodan – Tekki beginning level Tekki Nidan – Tekki second level Tekki Sandan – Tekki third level
Basic Kata
Ippon Kata The one without any arms! Ippon kata is learnt at white belt level to give the student an introduction to Kata and Stances[…]
General terms
Karate dô – The way of the empty hand Karateka – Individual who practices the way of the empty hand Budô – The martial[…]
Parts of the Body
Atama – Head Kasumi – Temple Hitai – Forehead Mimi – Ear Me – Eye Hana – Nose Ago – Jaw, chin Kami –[…]