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Club Sensei
Thomas McKeon

Terminology

Stances
 
Shizentai Dachi - Natural Stance
Nekoashi Dachi - Cat Stance
Jigotai Dachi - Wide open leg Stance (feet 45')
Naihanchi Dachi - Wide open leg Stance (feet forward)
Zenkutso Dachi - Front leg bent Stance
Kosa Dachi - Cross leg Stance
Fudo Dachi - Formal attention Stance
 
Punches
 
Jodan Zuki - High Punch
Chudan Zuki - Middle Punch
Gedan Zuki - Low Punch
Morote Zuki - Double Punch/Augmented side Punch
 
Blocks
 
Jodan Uke - High Block
Chudan Soto Uke - Middle Outside Block
Chudan Yoko Uke - Middle Sideward Block
Chudan Uchi Uke - Middle Inside Block
Gedan Uke - Low Block
Shuto Uke - Knife hand Block
 
Kicks
 
Mae Geri - Front Kick
Maewashi Geri - Roundhouse Kick
Yoko Geri - Side Kick
Ushiro Geri - Back Kick
 
General Terms
 
Hajime - Begin
Yame - Finish
Mawatte - Turn
Yoi - Ready
Sensei - Teacher
Shugo - Line Up
Hindari - Left
Migi - Right
Hi - Yes
Dojo - Training Hall
Kiai - Spirit Shout
Obi - Belt
Gi - Suit

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