Discover the terminology connected with traditional weapons practice.

Learn the basics of properly tying your karate belt.

Learn common English and Japanese terms used in the dojo

Learn common English and Japanese terms used in the dojo.

Kobudo

Goju-Ryu Kata

Tie Your Obi

Karate Vocabulary

Karate Vocabulary

The Way of the Empty Hand

Karate-Do

Hard / Soft Style

Goju-Ryu

House of the Pure Minded Warrior

Meibukan

Teacher

Sensei

Training Hall

Dojo

Senior Student

Sempai

Junior Student

Kohai

Routine / Form

Kata

Uniform

Gi

Belt

Obi

Fighting Yell

Kiai

Weapons / Classical Martial Arts

Kobudo

Understanding the language of the dojo helps students follow instruction and connect more deeply with the traditions of Karate-Do.

Goju-Ryu Kata

Kata are structured forms through which students develop technique, movement, breathing, balance, focus, timing, and discipline.

KOBUDO KATA

Extend the Resources page beyond empty-hand karate and introduce the traditional weapons material separately.

How to Tie Your Obi

Learn how to wear your karate belt properly and prepare yourself for training with confidence and respect.

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