LANGUAGE

Karate Language is chiefly Japanese. More than 200 specific Japanese terms are used for the various blows and moves that are employed in movement sequences called Kata.

There are literally hundreds of specific Japanese terms are used for the various techniques, blows, blocks, moves and Katas employed in traditional Japanese Karate. Below, is a selection of the most popular and widely used Japanese language terms used in Karate:

Traditional Formalities

Karate Glossary

Japanese Counting