The following is a list of terms frequently used in class. Each new student should become familiar with these words and phrases over time.

Stances
Shizentai - Natural Stance
Kiba-dachi - Horse Stance
Fudo-dachi - Immovable Stance
Zenkutsu-dachi - Front Stance
Kokutsu-dachi - Back Stance

Hand Techniques
Oi-zuki - Front Punch
Gyaku-zuki - Reverse Punch
Gedan Barai - Down Block
Age Uke - Rising Block
Ude Uke - Forearm Block
Tettsui Uke - Iron Hammer Block
Shuto Uke - Sword-hand Block
Maete - Jab
Uraken - Back-fist Strike

Foot Techniques
Mae-geri - Front Kick
Mawashi-geri - Roundhouse Kick
Yoko-geri Keage - Side-up Kick
Yoko-geri Kekomi - Side-thrust Kick
Fumikomi - Side Stomping Kick
Mikazuki-geri - Crescent Kick
Ashi Barai - Foot Sweep

Japanese Numbers
Ichi - One
Ni - Two
San - Three
Shi - Four
Go - Five
Roku - Six
Shichi - Seven
Hachi - Eight
Ku / Kiyu - Nine
Ju / Jiyu - Ten

Miscellaneous Terms
Dojo - A place of training
Mokuso - Meditate
Kata - Forms
Rei - Bow
Kamaete - Assume a Stance
Kiai - Vocal Expulsion of Air
Gi - Uniform
Dan - Rank (Black Belt)
Kyu - Rank (White/Brown Belt)
Kumite - Sparring
Yoi - Ready
Hajime - Begin
Yame - Stop
Yasume - Rest
Chudan - Middle Level
Jodan - Upper Level

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