Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Karate Glossary

TermMeaningUsage
Ashifoot
AshikatanafootbladeTobi ashikatana geri
AtobehindHije no ato tsuki
Baraisweep awayGedan barai seiken tsuki
Bubishimanual of military preparations
Budokaone who resolves conflict
Bushi MatsumuraBubishi: the Bible of Karate
Chinto
Choki Motobu
Chokudirect, straightGedan barai go den choku tsuki
Chotoku Kyan
Chudanmiddle levelChudan uke seiken tsuki Dashi
EmpielbowWansu Kata Empi [Shotokan]
Gedanlow levelGedan barai seiken tsuki
Gerikick
Go Denfive ?den?Chudan uke go den choku tsuki
Gojo Ryuschool of Karate founded by Miyagi Chojun
Gyakureverse, oppositeSeiken Gyaku Tsuki
Hanshimaster teacher, model scholarHanshi Willie Adams
Hidarileft
HijeelbowHije no ato tsuki
Hizaknee
Ibukibreath, breathing
Ipponone point (in a contest)Judo win
Ippon Kumiteone form sparing
Ippon Nukiteone finger spear hand"Eye like ping pong ball."
IsshinryuOne heart way
Jōdanupper level Jodan gyaku tsuki
KaraChinesekarate (Chinese hand)
Karateempty hand; Chinese handKarate
Karate Dōmodern martial way derived from karate jutsu (techniques) [empty hand way]Isshinryu Karate
Karatekakarate expertKyoshi Joslin's dan students
Kiaispirit shout; unification of mind and body with a focused shout originating from the lower abdomen [spirit unification]
Kiai Dorihypnotism; spirit seizing techniquesKiai
Kingold, testiclesKin Geri
Ki o tsukeattention, watch out
KonateMae Konate
Kumitesparring
Kusanku
Kyōshiteacher [doctrinal teacher]Kyoshi Joslin
Mawashiturn, go aroundMawashi geri (roundhouse kick)
Maefront; before; agoMae Geri
Mawariturn, go aroundMawari geri (roundhouse kick)
Migiright
Naihan
Naihanchin [Okinawan]
Naihansen [Japanese]
fighting on a levee
Naihanchi Dashiiron horse stance
Neki Dachicat stance
Nukitespear handTegata Barai Nukite
Oilungeimplies pursuit: oi tsuki or oi uchi are attacks where you're really going after your opponent
Otoshidrop; trap door; throw, throw downOtoshi Geri
O-Uchi???O-Uchi O-Uchi
Reibow, courtesy, appreciation, remuneration, return present
Renshiinstructor [drill instructor]Renshi Bennati
Ryōboth; twoRyo Ashi Geri
Ryustyle, school, systemIssinryu
Sanchinthree conflicts, mind/body/chi
Sanchin Dachi [Okinawian]hourglass stance
Seikenregular fistSeiken oi Tsuki
Seiken Tsukithrust with regular fistJodan Uke Seiken Tsuki
Seisanthirteen
Seiuchin Katawar kata, the storm within the calm, the lull in the storm,
Senseiteacher
Shiaicompetition
Shorin-Ryu
Shotokan
Shuri Okinawa
Shutōhand bladeShuto Uchi Shuto Uchi
Soba???side???Soba Konate
Sokutōouter edge of foot [foot blade]Sokuto Geri
Tatsuo Shimabuku
Tehand, arm; trick; skillTegatana, Te Waza, karate
Tegatanahand bladeTegata barai nukite
Tobifly, skip, jump; spring upMae Tobi Geri
Tomari Okinawa
TonbodragonflyTonbo Geri
Torihold, capture; performerkatate tori; tori attacks
Tsuki (Zuki)thrust, poke, strike
Uchi[depends on kanji] attack; inside, within, among; strike, hit, beatO-Uchi O-Uchi, Uchi Gama
Ukereceive, accept; block; parryuke defends; gedon uke seiken tsuki
UkifloatUki Otoshi
Uraback, reverse, palm, soleUra uchi seiken tsuki
UrakenbackfistSeiuchin Kata, Naihanchi Kata
Ushirorear, behind, backMae Geri Ushiro Geri
WansuWansu Kata
Wasaart, technique, performanceShime wasa, Henka wasa
Yokosideyoko geri
Zareibow while sitting
Zanshinremaining mind
Zenkutsuleaning forwardZenkutsu Dachi
Zenkutsu Dachiforward stanceZenkutsu Dachi

Saturday, August 24, 2013

The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation

by Mark Cohen

Author of Inside Zhan Zhuang (2013).


(Can not embed these videos. 12 minutes total running time.)

The Nuts and Bolts of Standing Meditation.

Part 1 continues with the basic alignments and body mechanics, opening the midriff to stretch the spine, finding your center from the back, feeling the five points, the low Dan Tien and Mingmen, explanation of the Kua, the biggest "joint" in the body, connecting the lines of gravity - front, back outside and inside.

Part 2  summarizes, reviews and continues with the basic components of the Wuji posture, position of the legs, unlocking the knees, using gravity to release blockages, explanation of SUNG, the body's ideal state. Surrendering to gravity - dropping the weight below the feet, the two types of muscles - mobilizers and stabilizers.

Part 3  concludes with the breath - half-moon and whole-body breathing, the chi breathing point, the Psoas muscles and the hanging basket - suspending the pelvis, closing technique for ending each practice session, how to apply what you've learned and what to expect as you explore the Wuji standing meditation practice.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Leadership

The United States Army Leadership Field Manual states that a military leader of “character and competence acts to achieve excellence.” He must be imbued with the values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. He must continually work to develop his mental, physical, and emotional skills to their fullest. He must demonstrate superior interpersonal, conceptual, technical, and tactical skills. He must demonstrate the ability to act via influencing others (through communication, decision-making, and motivation); by planning, executing the plan, and assessing it; and by improving himself by learning from experience. Above all, he must set the tone in preconditioning the will of his subordinates to sacrifice their lives if necessary. The only consistently credible way to do this—if the history of great military leadership is any guide—is to lead from the front as much as possible and share the risk of death with the lowliest foot soldier. Such a philosophy of leadership may underline why the Israeli and American armies are often thought of as the best military organizations today on the small-unit level.

(Above from The Modern Scholar class Command and Control by Prof. Mark R. Polelle.)

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Interval Cardio Warm Up, 14 minutes

A 14 minute treadmill cardiovascular warm up routine. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete and since you can do almost anything for 15 minutes; there are no excuses, nike!

Elapsed TimeDuration (Minutes)IntensityInclineHeart RateZone
023.0098 - 114fitness
213.80114 - 131aerobic
313.83.0131 - 147anaerobic
41.53.06.0131 - 147anaerobic
5.52.53.8< 5.0147 - 164VO2 max
813.06.5 - 7.5131 - 147anaerobic
92.53.83.0114 - 131aerobic
11.533.21 - 298 - 114fitness

Friday, June 15, 2012

Upper-body curcuit #1

Although labeled 'upper-body' this is a great workout for the quads as well.
  • Squat to row cables (35 lbs) x 15
  • Bicep curl (red band) x 12
  • Single lateral raise (red band) x 12
  • Wu chi (30 seconds)
Repeat the curcuit three or four times.

Lower-body circuit #1

This is the first circuit that I am adding to my bi-weekly training routine.
Repeat the circuit three or four times.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Kata Application Evaluation Checklist: Principles

To evaluate a potential kata application, check the items that apply.





  1. More than one proper interpretation exists.


  2. Every technique should be able to immediately end the fight.


  3. Strike to disrupt; disrupt to strike.


  4. Nerve strikes are "extra credit".


  5. Work with the adrenaline rush, not against it.


  6. Techniques must work at full speed and power.


  7. Application must work on an "unwilling" partner.


  8. Understand why it works.


  9. Deception is not real.


  10. If you are not there, you cannot get hit.


  11. Cross the T to escape.


  12. Stances aren't just for kata.


  13. Don't forget to breathe.


  14. Use both hands.


  15. A lock or hold is not a primary fighting technique.


Use this checklist to decide if a kata is golden or possibly sub-optimal. A sub-optimal evaluation might indicate that you have not been taught the "real" kata. See also the other two parts of this Checklist; Rules and Other Considerations.












From The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications by Lawrence A. Kane and Kris Wilder (2005).