Glossary of Shotokan Karate Terms

Japanese Term Click on term to find a DVD that covers this topic	Translation		Japanese Term Click on term to find a DVD that covers this topic	Translation
Oi Zuki	Step-in punch		Kata	Formal Exercises
Gyaku Zuki	Reverse Punch		Kihon	Basics
Kizami Zuki	Jab		Kumite	Sparring
Ura Zuki	Short Punch		Sambon Kumite	Three-step sparring
Kagi Zuki	Hook Punch		Ippon Kumite	One-step sparring
Zenkutsu Dachi	Front Stance		Jyu-ippon Kumite	Semi-free sparring
Kokutsu Dachi	Back Stance		Jyu Kumite	Free Sparring
Kiba Dachi	Side or Stradle Stance		Dojo	Training Hall
Mae Geri	Front Kick		Sensei	Teacher
Yoko Keage Geri	Side Snap Kick		Sempai	Senior Student
Yoko Kekomi Geri	Side Thrust Kick		Gi	Uniform
Mawashi Geri	Roundhouse Kick		Kiai	Yell or Shout
Ushiro Geri	Back Kick		Kime	Focus
Ashi Barai	Leg sweep		Obi	Belt