Black Belt Dictionary

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At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI</U> = Foot/Leg.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI BARAI</U> = Foot Sweep.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI GURUMA</U> = Leg Wheel.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI HISHIGHI</U> = Leg Crush.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI KATANA</U> = Foot Sword.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI KUBI</U> = Ankle.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ASHI KUBI HISHIGI </U>= Ankle Crush.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <U>ASHI WAZA</U> = Name given to all leg and foot techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ATAMA</U> = Top of the Head.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ATEMI </U>= Striking.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ATEMI WAZA</U> = (1) Striking techniques that can be used in conjunction with grappling and throwing techniques.  (2) A Preparatory Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ATO USHI</U> = Feint or Fake.</div> <bR> <div> <U>AWASE UKE</U> = Joined Hand Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>AWASE ZUKI</U> = Front Double U Punch. Also referred to as MOROTE ZUKI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>AYUMI DACHI</U> = A natural "Walking" stance with the weight over the center. </div> <bR> <div> <U>B</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>BARAI</U> = Sweeping Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BASSAI SHO</U> = KATA. To Penetrate the Fortress, also known as `Breaking the Enemies Circle'. The earliest Chinese version, `PATSAI' means `To Thrust Asunder'. Can also be pronounced `PASSAI'. </div> <bR> <div> <U>BO</U> = Staff. A long stick used as a weapon (approximately 6 feet long). </div> <bR> <div> <U>BO JUTSU (JITSU)</U> = Staff Techniques (Long).</div> <bR> <div> <U>BU</U> = (1) Martial (2) Spirit</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUDO</U> = "Martial way." The Japanese character for "BU" (martial) is derived from characters meaning, "stop" and (a weapon like a) "halberd." In conjunction, then, "BU" may have the connotation "to stop the halberd." In Karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasise the cultivation of individual character. The way (DO) of Karate is thus equivalent to the way of BU, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence as far as possible. (2) An alternate meaning for BU is Spirit.  Thus a literal translation could be `Way to Spirit Perfection' (through a Martial Way). </div> <bR> <div> <U>BUKI</U> = Weapon.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUNKAI</U> = A study of the techniques and applications in KATA. It is the `Meaning' behind the moves.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUSHI</U> = Warrior.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUSHI KAI</U> = Warrior Association or Society.  It is also the name of our school.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUSHI TE</U> = Warrior Hands</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUSHIDO</U> = Way of the Warrior. BU (Martial or Spirit) SHI (Death) and DO (Way)</div> <div> A literal translation could be `War/Death/Way'.</div> <bR> <div> <U>BUJUTSU</U> = Fighting Arts.</div> <bR> <div> <U>C</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>CHIM PAN</U> = Referee. </div> <bR> <div> <U>CHOKU ZUKI</U> = Straight Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>CHUDAN</U> = Mid-section or Middle Level. </div> <bR> <div> <U>CHUDAN UKE</U> - Middle Level Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>CHUDAN ZUKI </U>= Punch to the mid-section of the opponent's body. </div> <bR> <div> <U>D</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>DACHI</U> = Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>DAI SEMPAI</U> = Chief Student.</div> <bR> <div> <U>DAN</U> = (1) "Level", "Rank" or "Degree". Black Belt rank. Runs in ascending order from 1st(lowest) to 10th (highest). (2) Adult</div> <bR> <div> <U>DE ASHI BARAI</U> = Forward Foot Sweep.</div> <bR> <div> <U>DESHI</U> = Student.</div> <bR> <div> <U>DO</U> = Way/path. The Japanese character for "DO" is the same as the Chinese character for Tao (as in "Taoism"). In KARATE, the connotation is that of a way of attaining enlightenment or a way of improving one's character through traditional training. </div> <bR> <div> <U>DOCEI</U> = Attention. (Formal)</div> <bR> <div> <U>DOCEI DACHI</U> = Attention Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>DOJO</U> = Literally "Place of the Way." Also "place of enlightenment." It is the place or school where we practice Karate. Traditional etiquette calls for bowing in the direction of the designated front of the DOJO (SHOMEN) whenever entering or leaving the DOJO. </div> <bR> <div> <U>DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA</U> = Japanese for "thank you very much." At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained. </div> <bR> <div> <U>E</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>EKKU</U> = A Wooden oar used by the Okinawan people, which was improvised as a weapon. </div> <bR> <div> <U>EMBUSEN</U> = (1) Floor pattern of movement in a given KATA. (2) Starting point of Kata.</div> <bR> <div> <U>EMPI</U> = (1) Elbow - sometimes referred to as HIJI. (2) One of the Black Belt level KATA, translated as "The Flight of a Sparrow". </div> <bR> <div> <U>EMPI UCHI</U> = Elbow Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>F</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>FUDO DACHI</U> = Ready or Rooted Stance, with toes pointed out.</div> <bR> <div> <U>FUMIKOMI GERI</U> = Stomp Kick, usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent. </div> <bR> <div> <U>G</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>GAKU</U> = Framed photograph of Founder.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GANKAKU DACHI</U> = Crane Stance - sometimes referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI and SAGI ASHI DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GANMEN</U> = Face.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GANMEN SHUTO</U> = Face Knife Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GASSHO</U> = Praying Position. (Assumed when causing injury to opponent in a match)</div> <bR> <div> <U>GASSHUKU</U> = A special training camp. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GATAME</U> = Hold, Arm Bar.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEASHI</U> = Reversal.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN</U> = Lower Section.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN BARAI</U> = Downward (sweeping) Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN JUJI UKE </U>= Lower `<B>X'</B> Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN SHUTO UKE</U> = Lower Knife Hand Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN UDE UKE</U> = Low Forearm Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN UKE</U> = Lower Level Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GEDAN ZUKI</U> = Punch to the lower section of the opponent's body. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GERI</U> = Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GI (DO GI) (JUDOGI) (KARATE GI)</U> = Training outfit. In most traditional Japanese and Okinawan DOJOS, the GI must be white and cotton (Synthetics with cotton allowed). </div> <bR> <div> <U>GO NO SEN</U> = The tactic where one allows the opponent to attack first so to open up targets for your counter attack. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GOHON KUMITE</U> = Five step basic sparring. The attacker steps in five consecutive times with a striking technique with each step. The defender steps back five times, blocking each technique. After the fifth block, the defender executes a counter-strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GOSHI</U> = Hip Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GOSHIN JUTSU</U> = Self-Defense Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GURUMA</U> = Wheel-like Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GYAKU</U> = Reverse, Reversal. Techniques delivered from the side away from the front or strong side.</div> <bR> <div> <U>GYAKU MAWASHI GERI</U> =  Hook Kick or Reverse Roundhouse Kick. Also referred to as URAMAWASHI GERI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GYAKU ZUKI</U> = Reverse Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>GYAKY JUJI JIME </U>= Reverse Cross Choke.</div> <bR> <div> <U>H</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>HACHIJI DACHI</U> = A natural stance, feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed slightly outward. Open leg stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HACHIMACHI</U> = Towel used as headband.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HADAKE</U> = Naked.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HADAKE JIME</U> = Naked Choke/Strangle.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HADARI</U> = Left.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAI</U> = Yes.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAISHU</U> = Back of the hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAISHU UCHI</U> = Back of the hand strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAISHU UKE</U> = A block using the back of the hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HAISOKU</U> = Instep.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAISOKU GERI</U> = Instep Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAITO</U> = Ridge Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HAITO UCHI</U> = Ridge Hand Strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HAJIME</U> = Begin. A command given to start a given drill, KATA, or KUMITE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HAN BAN DACHI</U> = 45 Degree Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HANE</U> = Spring.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HANE GOSHI</U> = Spring Hip Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HANE MAKIKOMI</U> = Springing Winding Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HANGETSU</U> = A Black Belt level KATA. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HANGETSU DACHI</U> = Half-Moon Stance, or Hourglass Stance. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HANSHI</U> = Master. An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organization.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HASAMI ZUKI</U> = Scissor Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HARA</U> = Stomach.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HARA TSURIKOMI ASHI</U> = Lift and pull foot sweep.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HARAI</U> = Sweep.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HARAI GOSHI</U> = Sweeping Hip Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HARAI TE</U> = Sweeping technique with the arm or hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HARAI WAZA</U> = Sweeping Techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HASAMI ZUKI </U>= Scissors Punch.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HATTA AGE</U> = Flags Up.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HEIKO DACHI</U> = A Natural Stance. Feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed straightforward. Some KATA begin from this position. It is an alternate Ready Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HEIKO ZUKI</U> = Parallel Punch - A double, simultaneous straight punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HEIZA </U>= Sitting cross-legged. Informal sitting position.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HEISOKU DACHI </U>= Informal Attention Stance. Feet are together and pointed straightforward. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIDARI</U> = Left. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIJI</U> = Elbow, also known as EMPI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIJI ATE</U> = Elbow Strike. Also referred to as EMPI UCHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIJI UKE</U> = A blocking action using the elbow. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIKI-TE</U> = The retracting (pulling and twisting) arm during a technique. It gives the balance of power to the forward moving technique. It can also be used as a pulling technique after a grab or a strike backward with the elbow. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIRAKEN</U> = Four Knuckle Fist.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HISHIGI</U> = Crush.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HITOSASHI IPPON KEN</U> = Forefinger Knuckle.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HITTSUI</U> = Knee (also HIZA). </div> <bR> <div> <U>HITTSUI GERI</U> = Knee Kick (Also HIZA GERI).</div> <bR> <div> <U>HIZA GURUMA</U> = Knee Wheel Throw. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HIZA UKE</U> = A blocking action using the knee. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HONBU DOJO</U> = A term used to refer to the central DOJO of an organisation. </div> <bR> <div> <U>HORAN NO KAMAE</U> = "Egg in the Nest Ready Position."  A ready position used in some KATA where the fist in covered by the other hand. (For example, NAIHANCHI SHO, BASSAI SHO)</div> <bR> <div> <U>I</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>IPPON</U> = One Point.</div> <bR> <div> <U>IPPON KEN</U> = One Knuckle Fist. </div> <bR> <div> <U>IPPON KUMITE</U> = One Step Sparring. The designated attacker makes one attack, after which the defender counter-attacks. </div> <bR> <div> <U>IPPON NUKITE </U>= One Finger Spear Hand. A stabbing action using the extended index finger. </div> <bR> <div> <U>IPPON SEOINAGE</U> = One-Armed Shoulder Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>IRIMI WAZA</U> = Entering Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>J</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>JIGO-TAI</U> = Defensive Posture.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JIKAN</U> = Time.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JIME</U> = Choke or Strangle.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JIYU IPPON KUMITE</U> = One Step Free Sparring. The participants attack with any technique whenever ready, one attack - one defense. </div> <bR> <div> <U>JIYU KUMITE</U> = Free Sparring. </div> <bR> <div> <U>JO</U> = Wooden Short Staff about 4'-5' in length. The JO originated as a walking stick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>JO-JUTSU (JITSU) </U>= Short Staff Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JODAN</U> = Upper Level. </div> <bR> <div> <U>JODAN UKE</U>  = Upper Level Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JODAN ZUKI</U> = Upper Level Punch.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JOGAI</U> = Out of Bounds. </div> <bR> <div> <U>JUDO</U> = Gentle Way. A Martial Art utilizing throws and chokes for submission of the opponent.  Literally "giving way in order to gain a victory".</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUDO GI</U> = Judo Training Outfit.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUDOKA</U> = Practitioner of JUDO.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JU-JITSU (JU-JUTSU)</U> = `Martial Way, Through Seemingly Gentle Techniques'.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUTSU (JITSU)</U> = Martial Method or Technique.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUJI</U> = Cross or `<B>X'</B>.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUJI GATAME</U> = Cross Body Arm Bar through legs and across hips.</div> <bR> <div> <U>JUJI UKE</U> = `<B>X'</B> Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>K</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>KAETTE</U> = Turn Around.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAGI ZUKI</U> = Hook Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAISHO</U> = Open Hand. This refers to the type of blow that is delivered with the open palm. It can also be used to describe other hand blows in which the fist is not fully clenched. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKATO</U> = Heel.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKATO UKE</U> = Bent Wrist Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKE</U> = Application of the technique.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKE-TE</U> = Hook Block or Hooking Hands. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKE-WAZA</U> = Hooking Technique. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKIWAKE</U> = A two-handed block using the outer surface of the wrist to neutralize a two-handed attack, such as a grab. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKIWAKE UKE</U> = Spread Wedge Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKUSHI WAZA</U> = Hidden techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKUTO</U> = Bent Wrist.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKUTO UCHI</U> = Wrist Joint Strike. Also known as KO UCHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAKUTO UKE</U> = Wrist Joint Block. Also known as KO UKE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAMA</U> = Sickle or Scythe.  An Okinawan farm tool developed into a weapon.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAMAE </U>= A posture or stance either with or without a weapon. KAMAE may also connote proper distance (MA-AI) with respect to one's partner. Although KAMAE generally refers to a physical stance, there is an important parallel in Karate between one's physical and one's psychological bearing.  Adopting a strong physical stance helps to promote the correlative adoption of a strong psychological attitude. It is important to try so far as possible to maintain a positive and strong mental bearing in Karate. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAMAE-TE</U> = (1) Line Up. (2) A command given by the instructor for students to get into position in class or in a tournament. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KAMI SHIO GATAME</U> = Upper Four Corner Hold.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAN</U> = Style or Way.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KANE SUTE</U> = Flying Sacrifice.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAN GEIKO</U> = Ice Cold Practice.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KANI BASAMI</U> = Flying Scissors.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KANSETSU</U> = Joint Lock.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KANSETSU WAZA</U> = Joint Locking Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KAPPO</U> = Techniques of resuscitating people who have succumbed to a shock to the nervous system. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KARA</U> = Empty.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KARATE</U> = (1) Empty Hand. When Karate was first introduced to Japan, it was called TO-DE. The characters of TODE could be pronounced. However, the meaning of TODE is Chinese Hand. There are also philosophical explanations of KARATE (explained in Gichin Funakoshi's "Karate-Do Kyohan"). (2) A Martial Art featuring strikes and kicks.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KARATE DO</U> = Way of the Empty Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KARATEKA</U> = A Practitioner of Karate. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KASA GATAME</U> = Cross-Chest Hold.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA</U> = A Form or Pattern of Movement. KATA is similar to the Western practice of shadowboxing in that you are fighting imaginary opponents, only in a pre-arranged form. (2) Shoulder. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA GATAME</U> = Shoulder Hold.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA GURUMA</U> = Shoulder Wheel Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA HA JIME</U> = Single Wing Choke.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA JUJI JIME</U> = Half Cross Choke.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATA TE TORI</U> = Grasping of Hands.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATAME</U> = Grappling.  Also known as KUMI UCHI.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATAME WAZA</U> = Grappling and Ground Fighting Techniques.  Also known as KUMI UCHI NE WAZA.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KATANA</U> = Short Sword.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KEAGE</U> = Snap Kick. (Literally, Kick upward). </div> <bR> <div> <U>KEIKO</U> = (1) Training. The only secret to success in KARATE is training. </div> <div> (2) Joined Fingertips. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KEKOMI</U> = Thrust Kick (Literally, Kick Into/Straight). </div> <bR> <div> <U>KEMPO</U> = Fist Law. A generic term to describe fighting systems that use the fist. In this regard, KARATE is also KEMPO. In Chinese, it is pronounced "CHUAN FA". </div> <bR> <div> <U>KENDO</U> = Japanese Sword Fighting.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KENSEI</U> = The technique with silent KIAI. Related to meditation. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KENTSUI</U> = Hammer Fist. Also known as TETTSUI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KERI</U> = Kick (alternate spelling).</div> <bR> <div> <U>KESA GATAME</U> = Scarf Hold.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KI</U> = Mind. Spirit. Energy. Vital force. Intention. (Chinese = CHI) The definitions presented here are very general. KI is one word that cannot be translated directly into any language. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KIAI</U> = A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. Even when audible KIAI are absent, one should try to preserve the feeling of KIAI at certain crucial points within Karate techniques. The KIAI is an audible manifestation of KI, a simultaneous union of spirit and expression of physical strength. A Spirit Yell.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KIBA DACHI</U> = Staddle Stance, Horse Stance or Horse Rider Stance. Also known as NAIFANCHI or NAIHANCHI DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KIHON</U> = (Something which is) Fundamental. Basic Techniques or Training. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KIME</U> = Focus. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KI-O-TSUKE</U> = Attention. Usually a call for attention for the class by someone other than the SENSEI.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KIZAMI ZUKI</U> = Jab Punch.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KO</U> = Minor. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KO BO ICHI</U> = The concept of Attack-Defense Connection. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KO SENSEI</U> = A Black Belt given the authority and responsibility to teach his own class under his SENSEI.  A 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> Degree Black Belt. Minor SENSEI.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSHI</U> = Ball of the foot.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KO UCHI</U> = Wrist joint strike. Also known as KAKUTO UCHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOUCHI GARI</U> = Minor Inner Reaping Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KO UKE</U> = Crane Block or Arch Block. Same as KAKUTO UKE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOBUDO</U> = Martial Way of Weapons.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOHAI</U> = A Student, Junior to oneself. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOKORO</U> = Spirit, Heart. In Japanese culture, the Spirit dwells in the Heart. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOKEN</U> = Wrist Joint. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOKUTSU DACHI</U> = Back Stance, a stance which has most of the weight to the back. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOMI</U> = Pulling.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSA DACHI</U> = Crossed-Leg Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSHI</U> = (1) Hip (2) Ball of the foot.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSHI GURUMA</U> = Hip Wheel Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSHI JIME</U> = Hip Choke. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSHIN</U> = Rearward. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KOSOTO GARI</U> = Minor Outer Reaping Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KOUCHI GARI</U> = Minor Inner Reaping Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUATSU</U> = The method of resuscitating a person who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or shock. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KUBI</U> = Neck.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUBOTAN</U> = A Self-Defense tool developed in the 1980's by TAKAYUKI KUBOTA. This tool serves normally as a key chain until needed for a weapon. Derived from the YAWARA used by the Japanese.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUMADE</U> = Bear Hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KUMI UCHI </U>= Grappling. Also known as KATAME.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUMI UCHI WAZA</U> = Grappling Techniques. Also known as KATAME WAZA.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUMIKATA</U> = Methods of Holding.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUMITE</U> = Sparring.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KURO OBI</U> = A Black Belt.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KUZUSHI</U> = Unbalancing (eight directions).</div> <bR> <div> <U>KYOSHI</U> = Master Instructor. A Dan level in the sequence of SHIHAN, RENSHI, KYOSHI, and HANSHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>KYU</U> = (1) Grade or Level. Any rank below Shodan. (2) Child</div> <bR> <div> <U>KYUSHO</U> = Vital Points of the body.</div> <bR> <div> <U>KYUSHO WAZA</U> = Pressure Point Techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>L</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>M</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>MA-AI</U> = Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE</U> = Front. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE ASHI GERI</U> = Kicking with the front leg. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE EMPI UCHI </U>= Forward Elbow Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE GERI</U> = Front Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE GERI KEAGE</U> = Front Snap Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEAGE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE GERI KEKOMI</U> = Front Thrust Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE TOBI GERI </U>= Jump Front Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE UDE KEN</U> = Forearm Block/Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAE UKEMI</U> = Forward Fall/Roll. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAKIWARA</U> = Punching Board.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAKOTO</U> = A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MANABU</U> = Learning by imitating. A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MANJI UKE</U> = A Double block where one arm executes GEDAN BARAI to one side, while the other arm executes JODAN UCHI UKE (or JODAN SOTO YOKO TE). </div> <bR> <div> <U>MATE</U> = Wait or Stop.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWASHI (MAWASU)</U> = Roundhouse. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWASHI GERI</U> = Roundhouse Kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWASHI TOBI GERI</U> = Flying or Jumping Roundhouse Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWASHI ZUKI</U> = Roundhouse Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWASHI HIJI ATE</U> = Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MAWATTE</U> = A command given by the instructor for students to Turn Around. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MIGI</U> = Right.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MIKAZUKI GERI</U> = Crescent Kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MIKAZUKI GERI UKE</U> = Crescent Kick Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MOKUTO</U> = Meditation. Practice often begins or ends with a brief period of meditation. The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop balance and peace in your thoughts. Perhaps more importantly, meditation is an opportunity to become aware of conditioned patterns of thought and behavior so that such patterns can be modified, eliminated or more efficiently put to use. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MORO</U> = Augmented.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MOROTE</U> = Two Arm or Two Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MOROTE SEIONAGE</U> = Two Arm Shoulder Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MOROTE UKE</U> = Augmented Block or Reinforced Block. One arm and fist support the other arm in a block. Double Forearm Reinforced Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MOROTE ZUKI</U> = U-Punch. Punching with both fists simultaneously. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MOROTO SHUTO</U> = Thumb Out, Extended Knife Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MUDANSHA</U> = Students below Black Belt ranking. </div> <bR> <div> <U>MUNE</U> = Chest.</div> <bR> <div> <U>MUSHIN</U> = No Mind. The state of being that allows freedom and flexibility to react and adapt to a given situation. "Mind of No Mind"</div> <bR> <div> <U>MUSUBI DACHI</U> = An Attention Stance with feet pointed slightly outward, heels together. Neutral Stance.</div> <bR> <div> <U>N</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>NAFU DAKAKE</U> = Name Board or Student Roster.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NAGASHI UKE</U> = Sweeping Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NAHA TE</U> = Naha Hands. (Original village style from Okinawa)</div> <bR> <div> <U>NAGE</U> = Throwing.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NAIFANCHI DACHI</U> = Straddle Stance, Horse Stance or Horse Rider Stance. Also referred to as NAIHANCHI DACHI and KIBA DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NAIHANCHI DACHI</U> = Straddle Stance, Horse Stance or Horse Rider Stance. Also referred to as KIBA DACHI and NAIFANCHI DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NAIHANCHI SHO</U> = Kata. Iron Horse Form, sometimes known as `Missing Enemy Form'. Origin unknown, practiced and taught by Sokon Matsumura around 1825. Also known as TEKKI.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NAKADAKA IPPON KEN</U> = Middle Finger Knuckle. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NAMI-GAESHI GERI</U> = Returning Wave Kick. Foot technique found in NAIHANCHI SHO (TEKKI SHODAN) to block an attack to the groin area. The technique can also be used to strike the opponent's inner thigh or knee, or to sweep an opponent's leg.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NAORE</U> = At Ease. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NAOTTE</U> = Back to Previous Position.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NEKO</U> = Cat.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NEKO ASHI DACHI</U> = Cat Stance. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NIHON NUKITE</U> = Two Finger Spear Hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NIDAN</U> = Second Level, as in Second Degree Black Belt. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NIDAN GERI</U> = Double Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>NIHON NUKITE</U> = Two Finger Spear Hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NUKITE</U> = Spear Hand. </div> <bR> <div> <U>NUNCHAKU</U> = An Okinawan weapon consisting of two sticks connected by rope or chain. The NUNCHAKU was originally used by the Okinawan people as a farm tool to thrash rice straw and grain. </div> <bR> <div> <U>O</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>O GOSHI</U> = Major Hip Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>O GURUMA</U> = Major Wheel Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>O TAGAI NI REI</U> = Bow to Each Other.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OBI</U> = A Belt. </div> <bR> <div> <U>OI-ZUKI</U> = Lunge Punch, same side hand and leg.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OKINAWA TE</U> = Okinawan Hands. (Describing all of the major village styles from Okinawa)</div> <bR> <div> <U>OKURIERI JIME</U> = Sliding Lapel Strangle.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ONEGAI SHIMASU</U> = "I make a request" or "I ask of You..." This is said while bowing to one's partner when initiating practice, to the instructor at the beginning of training, or to anyone when asking a favor or a request.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ONI KEN</U> = Extended Knuckle Fist. </div> <bR> <div> <U>OSAE UKE</U> = Pressing Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OSOTO GARI</U> = Major Outer Reaping Throw. </div> <bR> <div> <U>OSOTO GURUMA</U> = Major Outer Wheel Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OTOSHI</U> = Drop.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OTOSHI EMPI UCHI</U> = Downward Elbow Strike. Also referred to as OTOSHI HIJI ATE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>OUCHI GARI</U> = Major Inner Reaping Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>OYAYUBI IPPON KEN</U> = Thumb Knuckle. </div> <bR> <div> <U>OYO WAZA</U> = Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition. </div> <bR> <div> <U>P</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>PINAN</U><B> </B>=<B> </B>(1)<B> </B>Peaceful Mind.  (2) Name of a set of KATA, developed some 80 years ago for the Japanese by Gichin Funakoshi.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Q</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>R</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>RANDORI</U> = Free Sparring in Judo.</div> <bR> <div> <U>REI</U> = Respect (Bow). A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. It is proper for the junior person to bow lower than where the senior person has.  Etiquette dictates that one should bow when: entering the DOJO, when entering the training area, or when a Black Belt enters the DOJO.  You should also bow when greeting your SENSEI, when greeting any Black Belt, or when given instructions by a Black Belt and before moving away to do them.  A bow is also appropriate when beginning or ending a training session with a partner, when beginning or ending a KATA, or anytime someone bows to you. Gichin Funakoshi said, "Karate begins with courtesy, and ends with courtesy".</div> <bR> <div> <U>REIGI</U> = Etiquette. Also referred to as REISHIKI. Observance of proper etiquette at all times. (Especially observance of proper DOJO etiquette) is as much a part of one's training as the practice of techniques. Observation of etiquette indicates one's sincerity, one's willingness to learn, and one's recognition of the rights and interests of others. </div> <bR> <div> <U>REIGI SHAD</U> = DOJO Etiquette.</div> <bR> <div> <U>REIKEN</U> = Backfist.</div> <bR> <div> <U>REINOJI DACHI</U> = A stance with the feet making an `<B>L</B>' shape.</div> <bR> <div> <U>RENSEI</U> = Practice Tournament. Competitors are critiqued on their performances. </div> <bR> <div> <U>RENSHI</U> = "A person who has mastered oneself." This person is considered an expert instructor. This status is prerequisite before attaining the status as KYOSHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>RENZOKU GERI</U> = Combination Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>RITTSUREI</U> = Major Deep Greeting Bow.</div> <bR> <div> <U>RYU</U> = Style of School or Martial Art.</div> <bR> <div> <U>RYUKYU</U> = Okinawa or the Okinawan Island chain.</div> <bR> <div> <U>S</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>SAKOTSU</U> = Collarbone.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SAGI ASHI DACHI</U> = One Leg Stance. Also referred to as GANKAKU DACHI or TSURU ASHI DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SAI</U> = An Okinawan weapon that is shaped like the Greek letter 'Psi' or a trident with the middle being much longer.</div> <bR> <div> <U>-SAN</U> = Word ending denoting friend.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SAN REHN ZUKI</U> = 3 Level Practice Punches.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SANBON KUMITE</U> = Three Step Sparring. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SANBON SHOBU</U> = Three Point Match. Used in tournaments. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SANCHIN DACHI</U> = Dynamic Tension or Hourglass Stance. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SASHITE</U> = Raising of the hand either to strike, grab, or block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SATORI</U> = Enlightenment.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SEIKEN (SEIKEN ZUKI)</U> = Straight Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SEIRYUTO</U> = Bull Strike. A hand technique delivered with the base of the SHUTO (Knife hand). </div> <bR> <div> <U>SEIZA</U> = (1) A respectful, formal sitting position. Sitting on one's knees with feet tucked under buttocks, hands in fists resting on each knee. Sitting this way requires acclimatisation, but provides both a stable base and greater ease of movement than sitting cross-legged. It is used for the formal opening and closing of the class or when sitting facing away from someone you injure in tournament. (2) Knees.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SEMETE</U> = Assailant.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SEMPAI</U> = A Senior Student. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SEN NO SEN</U> = Attacking at the exact moment when the opponent attacks. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SEN SEN NO SEN</U> = Attacking before the opponent attacks.  A preemptive attack. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SENSEI</U> = Teacher. It is usually considered proper to address the instructor during practice as SENSEI rather than by his/her name. If the instructor is a permanent instructor for one's DOJO or for an organization, it is proper to address him/her as `SENSEI' off the mat as well. A 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> Degree Black Belt.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SENSEI NI TASHITE REI</U> = Bow to the Teacher.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SEOI</U> = Shoulder.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIAI</U> = A Match or a Contest. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIDOIN</U> = Formally recognized Instructor who has not yet been recognized as a SENSEI, such as an Assistant Instructor. The SHIDOIN serves as the instructor who teaches the technical aspects of KARATE. A 2<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >nd</FONT> Degree Black Belt. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIHAN</U> = A formal title meaning, approximately, "Master Instructor." A "Teacher of Teachers."  A 7<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Degree Black Belt.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIKO DACHI</U> = Sumo Stance or Square Stance.  A Low Stance like a KIBA DACHI only with the toes pointed outward. A stance often used in GOJU-RYU and SHITO-RYU styles OF KARATE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIME</U> = Choke.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIME WAZA</U> = Choking Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHITA HARA</U> = Abdomen.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHIZENTAI</U> = Natural Position. The body remains relaxed but alert. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHOMEN</U> = (1) Front or Top of Head. (2) SHOMEN is also the designated front of a DOJO. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHOMEM NI TASHITE REI</U> = Bow to the Front.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHOTO</U> = Nickname used by Gichin Funakoshi.  With KAN (style or way) SHOTOKAN KARATE is actually Funakoshi's way of KARATE.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHURI TE</U> = Shuri Hands. (Original village style from Okinawa)</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHUTO</U> = Knife Hand. (little finger edge of hand)</div> <bR> <div> <U>SHUTO UCHI</U> = Knife Hand Strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SHUTO UKE</U> = Knife Hand Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SOCHIN DACHI</U> = Immovable Stance. Also referred to as FUDO DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SOKUTO</U> = Blade Edge of Foot. This term often refers to the side thrust kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SOTO</U> = Outside.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SOTO MIKAZUKI GERI</U> = Outside to in Crescent Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>SOTO UKE</U> = Inside Middle Block, using outside of forearm to block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SUKUI UKE</U> = Scooping Block. </div> <bR> <div> <U>SUWARI WAZA</U> = Techniques from a Sitting Position. </div> <bR> <div> <U>T</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>TAE KWON DO</U> = "Way of Hand and Foot" (Korean)</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAE UKE</U> = Fist over Fist at your Side.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAIHO JUTSU</U> = Police Method or Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAIK YOKYU</U> = "First Cause" - Very Basic Kata set developed approximately 80 years ago for the Japanese by Gichin Funakoshi.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAIOTOSHI</U> = Body Drop Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAI SABAKI</U> = Body Movement/Shifting. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TAI TE</U> = Switch.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TAMISHIWARI</U> = Breaking Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TANTO</U> = A very short Sword or Dagger.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TATE EMPI UCHI</U> = Upward Elbow Strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TATE ZUKI</U> = Vertical Punch. A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TE</U> = Hands.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TE KATANA</U> = Hand Sword.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TE WAZA</U> = Hand Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TEIJI DACHI</U> = A Stance with the feet in a `<B>T</B>' shape. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TEISHO</U> = Palm Heel Strike also known as TEISHO UCHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TEISHO UKE</U> = Palm Heel Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TEI SOKU</U> = Sole of Foot. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TEKUBI</U> = Wrist.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TETTSUI</U> = Hammer Fist. Also known as TETTSUI UCHI or KENTSUI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TOBI GERI</U> = Jump or Flying Kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TOMARI TE</U> = Tomari Hands. (Original village style from Okinawa)</div> <bR> <div> <U>TOMOE NAGE</U> = Circle Throw.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TONFA</U> = A farm tool developed into a weapon by the Okinawan people. (Mill Wheel Handle)</div> <bR> <div> <U>TORI</U> = Defender.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TSUKAMI UKE KEITO</U> = Chicken Head Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TSUKAMI WAZA</U> = Catching Technique. A blocking technique done by seizing the opponent's weapon, arm, or leg. Used often for grappling techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TSUKI</U> = A Punch or Thrust (alternate spelling). </div> <bR> <div> <U>TSUKI UKE</U> = Punching Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TSUMASAKI</U> = Tips of Toes.</div> <bR> <div> <U>TSURU ASHI DACHI</U> = Crane Stance, also referred to as GANKAKU DACHI and SAGI ASHI DACHI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>TUITE</U> = Grappling Skills. </div> <bR> <div> <U>U</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHI</U> = Inner or Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHI DESHI</U> = A live-in student or special disciple. In the past, it was a student who lived in the DOJO and devoted him/herself both to training and to the maintenance of the DOJO, and to the special needs of the SENSEI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHIKOMI</U> = Forms Practice.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHI MAWASHI GERI</U> = Inside Roundhouse Kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHI (UDE) UKE</U> = Inside Block, Using Inside Edge of Forearm. </div> <bR> <div> <U>UCHI WAZA</U> = Striking Techniques.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UDE</U> = Forearm.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UDE UKE</U> = Forearm Block.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UKE</U> = (1) Block (2) Defender.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UKEMI</U> = Breakfall. </div> <bR> <div> <U>UKEMI WAZA</U> = Breakfall Techniques. </div> <bR> <div> <U>URA</U> = Back or Flip Side.</div> <bR> <div> <U>URAKEN</U> = Back-Hand Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>URA ZUKI</U> = An Uppercut Punch used at close range. </div> <bR> <div> <U>URAKEN</U> = Back Knuckle Fist. </div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO</U> = Back.</div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO EMPI UCHI</U> = Rear Elbow Strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO GERI </U>= Back Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO GERI KEAGE</U> = Back Snap Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO GERI KEKOMI</U> = Back Thrust Kick.</div> <bR> <div> <U>USHIRO UKEMI</U> = Back Breakfall. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>V</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>W</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>WAKISASHI</U> = Long Sword.</div> <bR> <div> <U>WAZA</U> = Technique(s). </div> <bR> <div> <U>X</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>Y</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>YAMA ZUKI</U> = Mountain Punch. A wide U-shaped Dual Punch. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YAME</U> = Stop. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YASUMI</U> = Rest. A term used by the instructor to have the students relax, normally following a long series of drills. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YAWARA</U> = (1) Control (2) A short rod approximately 5 inches long used as a control device and weapon by the Japanese.  (See Kubotan).</div> <bR> <div> <U>YOI</U> = Ready. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO</U> = Side.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO DACHI</U> = Side Stance. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO EMPI UCHI</U> = Side Elbow Strike.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO GERI KEAGE</U> = Side Snap Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEAGE. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO GERI KEKOMI</U> = Side Thrust Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEKOMI. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO MAWASHI EMPI UCHI</U> = Side Roundhouse Elbow Strike. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO SHITO GATAME</U> = Side Four Corners Hold.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKO TOBI GERI</U> = Flying Side Kick. </div> <bR> <div> <U>YOKU IRRASAHIMASHITA</U> = You're Welcome.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YONHON NUKITE</U> = Four Finger Spear Hand.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YOSHI</U> = Go.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YUBI</U> = Fingers.</div> <bR> <div> <U>YUDANSHA</U> = Black Belt (any rank). </div> <bR> <div> <U>Z</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>ZANSHIN</U> = Literally; "Remaining mind/heart." Even after a KARATE technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ZA-REI</U> = The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ZEN</U> = (1) Buddhism Sect (2) Religious Meditation.</div> <bR> <div> <U>ZENKUTSU DACHI</U> = Forward Stance. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ZENSHIN</U> = (1) Entire Human Body (2) Forward. </div> <bR> <div> <U>ZORI</U> = Japanese Slippers. </div> <bR> <div> [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[</div> <bR> <div> <U>Counting to 10 in Japanese: </U></div> <bR> <div> 1-  Ichi</div> <div> 2-  Ni</div> <div> 3-  San</div> <div> 4-  Shi</div> <div> 5-  Go</div> <div> 6-  Roku</div> <div> 7-  Shichi</div> <div> 8-  Hachi</div> <div> 9-  Kyu or Ku</div> <div> 10- Ju</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>