General Training Terms

General training terms – Japanese to English

Arigato Gozaimasu – Thank You
Hajime – Begin
Ibuki – Forced Tension Breathing
Kumite – Fighting
Kamaete – Take Ready Position
Kiai – Explosive Scream
Kihon – Basics
Mawatte – Turn
Mokuso – Meditation (silent thought)
Mugorei – No Counting
Naore – Return to Starting Position
Otagai ni Rei – Bow to each other
Seiza – Formal Kneeling
Shomen – Front of the Dojo
Yame – Stop
Yasume – Rest, at Ease
Yoi – Ready