Etiquette & Commands
Etiquette & Commands
Etiquette
| Command | Japanese | Pronunciation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seiza (正座) | せいざ | Say-Zar | Kneeling |
| Sensei Ni Rei (先生に礼) | せんせいにれい | Sen-Say-Nee-Ray | Bow to Instructor |
| Otagai Ni Rei (お互いに礼) | おたがいにれい | Ott-Toe-Guy-Nee-Ray | Bow to Dojo and all assembled |
| Kiritsu (起立) | きりつ | Kiritz | Stand to Attention |
Basic Techniques
| Command | Japanese | Pronunciation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yohi (用意) | ようい | Yoy | Ready Stance |
| Hidari Gamae (左構え) | ひだりがまえ | Hid-Ar-Ee-Gam-I | Junzuki Stance |
| Hidari Hanmi Gamae (左半身構え) | ひだりはんみがまえ | Hamee | Fighting Stance |
| Mawatte (回って) | まわって | Ma-Watt-Ay | Turn |
| Hidari Shizentai (左自然体) | ひだりしぜんたい | Shee-zen-ti | Left Natural Stance |
| Kiai (気合) | きあい | Kee-eye | Shout |
Examples
| Command | Japanese | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mawatte Jodan Uke (回って上段受け) | まわってじょうだんうけ | Turn in Jodan Uke |
| Mawatte Gedan Barai (回って下段払い) | まわってげだんばらい | Turn in Gedan Barai |
| Yame (止め) | やめ | Relax to Ready Stance or Stop |
| Naore (直れ) | なおれ | Adopt Attention Stance |
| Hajime (始め) | はじめ | Start |
| Kyukei (休憩) | きゅうけい | Rest after Bow |
| Jodan (上段) | じょうだん | Head level |
| Chudan (中段) | ちゅうだん | Solar Plexus level |
| Gedan (下段) | げだん | Low level |