Different categories of blocks
At Bushido we practice a wide variation of blocks, these can fall into several categories (as defined on wikipedia): 落花 (rakka, “falling petals”). The[…]
Advanced session on Gedan Barai
Following our session on Monday night I have had several interesting conversations about what we covered. In one conversation it was expressed
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 –[…]
Kicking Techniques
Ashi barai – Foot sweep Fumikomi – Stamping kick Fumikiri – Cutting kick Mawashi geri – Roundhouse kick Ura Mawashi geri – Reverse side[…]
Striking Techniques
Shutô uchi – Knife hand strike Keitô uchi – Chicken head wrist strike Kakutô uchi – Crane head strike Haishu uchi – Back hand[…]
Blocking Techniques
Age uke – Rising block Morote age uke – Two-armed rising block Gasshô uke – Joined palm block (hands touching at wrists, fingers pointing[…]
Techniques
Waza – Technique Uke waza – Blocking techniques Tsuki waza – Punching techniques Uchi wasa – Striking techniques Keri waza – Kicking techniques Ken[…]