Karate Terms
Karate Terminology
A non-exhaustive list of terms you may hear whilst training.
Counting
Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyuu, Juu (one - ten)
General
- Hidari - Left Side
- Migi - Right Side
- Kamae - Posture or Stance
- Jiyu Kamae - Free Sparring Posture
Strikes, Punches, Kicks, Blocks and Stances
Click here for Strikes, Punches and Kicks.
Click here for Stances and Blocks.
Many more terms can be found here.


