At GANBAROU! you will find a thorough and ambitious approach to martial arts. We strive for excellence, encouraging our students to aim high. Through rigorous training you will stretch the boundaries of your individual ability, forging within you the determination to walk the winding road towards your true potential.

Whatever it is that brings you to us, we aim to provide you with an environment that encourages you to test yourself in the company of others who are doing the same.

We are an ambitious club, and aim to get the best from our students: to develop self-control; discipline; compassion; and maturity. We know that through rigorous training our students can develop the qualities that will allow them to be of great value to those around them and to society at large.

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T R A I N I N G   :   G E N E R A L    T E R M S

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Hajime
hah-jee-may
"Begin at your own speed", "continue to your own count" - as in free sparring or kata.

Yame
yah-may
Stop.

Naore
nah-ray
Return to original position.

Yoi
yoy
Ready position (for kata etc.), in musubi dachi stance.

Kamae
kah-my
Get in to stance or posture (i.e. get physically and mentally prepared).

Mawatte
mah-wah-tay
Turn around/about face.

Kime
kee-may
Power and focus.

Kiai
kee-eye
Shout.

Oss
Us
General affirmation, indicating that we have understood and that we are ready.

Seikan
say-can
Fist, punching with first two knuckles.
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