word used for the place of practice of martial arts.

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The Karate uniform. In Shotokan Karate a white

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The retracting arm of a punching, blocking, or striking technique. Helps rotate the hips and maintain the stable and precise delivery of the technique.

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empty hand

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the practitioner of karate

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Prescribed sequences of techniques performed with specific rhythm and timing

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Mind. Spirit. Energy.

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short, loud shout accompanying a sharp, strong technique. Helps release air from the lungs and relax the upper body so that the technique is more effective. Also helps focus mental energy and display spirit.

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basic techniques

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focus power

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A student junior to oneself.

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Grades 8 to 1 - all color belts. Any grade below a black belt.

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karate belt

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Indicates respect, acknowledgement, willingness and readiness to follow.

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A proper sitting position used for the formal opening and closing of the class, and whenever the instructor asks students to sit on the side to watch a demonstration of techniques or kata.

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A teacher. A term reserved for the chief instructor of the dojo, and other high-ranking members.

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a senior student

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formal title meaning master instructor or teacher of teachers. Very few people in the world have achieved this ranking.

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The designated front wall of a Dojo. Often the place where the picture of our founder, Gichin Funakoshi and flags are displayed.

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Bow. A sign of respect, trust, and appreciation. May be done while standing, or while kneeling such as at the beginning and end of each class.

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Return to starting position (typically hachiji-dachi)

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Begin

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get into position,prepare

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Turn into position

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Ready (both mentally and physically)

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one

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2

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3

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4

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5

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6

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7

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8

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9

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10

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techniques

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punching

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block

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strike

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kicking

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upper level, includes face, neck, and head area

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middle level, includes the chest, side chest and back area

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lower level, the lower trunk area

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left

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right

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reverse

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red

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white

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side

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front

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sparring

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application

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upper or rising block

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side block

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outside blocks

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downward block

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open hand block

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hammer fist downward

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upper punch

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middle punch

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lower punch

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reverse hand punch

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reverse hand puch

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heels and toes together

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yoi stance/normal stance

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forward stance

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straddle stance

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cat foot stance

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front kick

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round house kick

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back leg,hook kick to front

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stepping (lunging forward)

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side kick

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blue

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