Vocabulary

 

Kumite

Sparring / Combat / Controlled fighting


There are a number of Different types of Kumite which all aim to improve ones fighting finesse. Beginners are taught the fundamentals and applications, while the advanced Karate-ka can practice a more free style form of Kumite which involves a complete range of style and technique.

 

Heian Katas

These are the first basic Katas or forms that we learn. There are five Heian Katas all of which incorporate the basic moves and fundamentals necessary to mastering technique

 

Waza

Technique

 

Tokui Waza

Favorite or best technique

 

Makiwara

This is a training apparatus used for striking. It is especially designed to improve ones timing, focus and power.

 

JKA

Japan Karate Association.

 

Karate-ka

Somebody who practices Karate

 

Rei

To bow with respect and courtesy

 

Ma-ai

Distance between you and your opponenthe art of applying technique

 

Master Gichin Funakoshi

 

 

 

Fudo Myo


This is our Dojos protector and Deity of luminescent wisdom, known by some in the west as the Wisdom King. Fudo turns anger and frustrations into salvation. The devil subduing sword in the right hand represents wisdom cutting through ignorance. The rope held in the left hand is also a metaphor for the binding up of inner and outer demons thus removing all obstacles to enlightenment,

He is standing on a rock, which also has significance as Fudo is seen as having immovable faith.

 

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