What is the Japanese word for karate?

What is the Japanese word for karate?

They decided to call their art “karate” written in Japanese characters as “空手” (empty hand).

How do you say karate chop in Japanese?

In martial arts, a knifehand strike is a strike using the part of the hand opposite the thumb (from the little finger to the wrist), familiar to many people as a karate chop (in Japanese, shutō-uchi). This refers to strikes performed with the side of the knuckle of the small finger.

What is thrust punch or jab in Japanese?

kizami-zuki – jab punch. nukite – spear-hand (thrust)

What does Oi mean in karate?

Glossary of Karate terminology used by the KUGB

What is a Shomen?

This is referred to as the ‘Shomen’ which literally means ‘front’. When first stepping onto and when you last leave the mat, it is customary to bow to the Shomen. The bow should be a kneeling bow called ‘seiza rei’. Again, this is a Japanese custom and has no religious significance whatsoever.

What is the meaning of Tsuki in karate?

to thrust
Tsuki (突き) derives from the verb tsuku (突く), meaning “to thrust”. The second syllable is accented, with Japanese’s unvoiced vowels making it pronounced almost like “ski” (but preceded by a “t” sound). In Japanese martial arts and Okinawan martial arts, tsuki is used to refer to various thrusting techniques.

What does AIS mean in karate?

It’s a kiai (literally “expression of spirit”) – a sound rather than a word. Different schools use different kiai – “aits!” is pretty common, likewise “hou!” Basically, it’s the sound you make when you suddenly and powerfully tense your abdominal muscles.

Why do karate say AIS?

Use in martial arts Students of Japanese martial arts such as aikido, karate, kobudo, kendo or judo (or related arts such as taiko drumming) use Kiai to startle an opponent, intimidate, express confidence or express victory.