GANBAROU!

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.