Glossary for Motobu-ryu Karate
Motobu-ryu Karate: 66 documented terms. Of those: concept / principle (36), body part (11), title (6). Among them Te, Kata, Kyu.
Foot or leg in Japanese martial terminology.
JapanJapanese term for the head, a primary target area in Jodan level.
Umbrella term for Japanese martial ways focusing on spiritual and personal growth.
Practical self-defense application and breakdown of movements from Kata with a partner.
Advanced master rank in Asian martial arts denoting black belt status.
Elbow joint and striking surface in Japanese martial vocabulary.
Precision sweeping strike to the opponent's foot or ankle precisely as weight shifts.
State of an unshakeable, immovable mind that remains calm amidst absolute chaos or danger.
Modern Japanese martial arts developed after the Meiji Restoration (post-1868) focusing on physical education and sport.
Comprehensive category of all kicking techniques (front, side, roundhouse, spinning) in Karate.
Tactical principle of blocking or parrying an attack and delivering an immediate counter-strike.
Top surface of the foot (instep) used as the primary impact point for roundhouse kicks.
Japanese command meaning 'Begin!', used to start exercises or sparring.
Highest teaching title conferred upon grandmasters (typically 8th Dan and above).
Lower abdomen representing the physical and energetic center of balance.
Sharp chambering pull of the non-striking hand back to the hip, increasing equal-and-opposite reaction force.
Japanese word for knee.
Japanese number 'One' (1) used when counting exercise repetitions in a dojo.
Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Physical guard posture and mental state of combative readiness.
Command issued by an instructor or referee instructing practitioners to assume guard posture immediately.
Seat of honor or upper wall in a dojo reserved for honoring founders and masters.
Codified sequence of martial movements representing defense and attack against imaginary foes.
Repetitive practice of foundational techniques (blocks, strikes, kicks, stances) forming Budo's core.
Instantaneous tightening of the body focusing maximum force into a single point of impact.
Hard padded ball of the foot under the toes used as a penetrating impact surface in front kicks.
Sparring and combative component of Karate testing techniques against a live partner.
Intermediate teaching title in the Shogo system (typically 6th to 7th Dan).
Student technical grade prior to attaining the master Dan ranks.
Anatomically vulnerable pressure points on the human body targeted for strikes and joint manipulation.
Specialized sub-discipline focused on targeting acupuncture and neurological pressure points for self-defense.
Dynamic combative engagement distance and temporal timing between opponents.
Fundamental linear front kick striking with the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) to the torso or chin.
Circular roundhouse kick striking with the instep (Haisoku) or ball of foot to ribs or head.
Short quiet meditation practice performed in kneeling posture before and after class.
State of 'no-mind' where action occurs intuitively without mental hesitation.
Japanese number 'Two' (2) used when counting repetitions in a dojo.
Traditional Okinawan Kobudo training tool consisting of two wooden sticks connected by a chain or rope.
Traditional method of tying the martial arts obi belt with a symmetrical knot centered at the Hara.
Collective term for mouthguards, gloves, shin pads, and headgear ensuring sparring safety.
United StatesFreestyle practice sparring without fixed pre-arranged moves in Judo, Aikido, or Karate.
Comprehensive system of formal manners, courtesy, and correct conduct inside a dojo.
Comprehensive code of etiquette, courtesy, and correct conduct in Japanese martial arts.
Japanese number 'Three' (3) used when counting repetitions in a dojo.
Standard forefist striking surface aligning the first two knuckles of index and middle fingers.
Traditional Japanese formal kneeling posture sitting on the heels.
Tactical principle of striking the opponent simultaneously as they launch their attack.
Official competitive match governed by formal rules and referee scoring.
Honorific title awarded to senior master instructors within martial organizations.