Martial Arts Terminology

What is a ninja student called? Academy students (?????, Akadem?-sei) make up the student body of the Academy, where they are trained and prepared for life as a shinobi. They are not an actual part of the shinobi force, as they are still in the process of mastering the very basics of the ninja lifestyle. … Read more

What is a martial arts teacher called? Sensei Japanese martial arts commonly use Sensei (??) meaning “”teacher”” or literally translated, “”born first”” or “”one who has gone before””. A Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to another. Read more on en.wikipedia.org Combat in the martial arts includes … Read more

What is a punch called in karate? Punching techniques in karate are called tsuki or zuki. Contact is made with the first two knuckles (seiken). If any other part of the hand is used to strike with, such as the back of the fist (uraken) or the bottom of the fist (tetsui), then the blow … Read more

What means kyu? Noun. kyu (plural kyus) A grade or rank in various Japanese activities such as martial arts, flower arranging, and the game of go. Read more on en.wiktionary.org In martial arts, especially karate, the term “kyu” is frequently used to describe a student’s rank or degree of skill. The Japanese word kyu, which … Read more

What is a room for martial arts called? A d?j? (??, Japanese pronunciation: [do??(d)?o?]) is a hall or place for immersive learning or meditation. This is traditionally in the field of martial arts, but has been seen increasingly in other fields, such as meditation and software development. Read more on en.wikipedia.org A dojo is a … Read more