G E N E R A L T E R M S
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Karate
ka-ra-tay
way of the empty hand.
Karateka
ka-ra-tek-ah
Karate student.
Dojo
do-jo
Literally 'Way-place," or "place for learning the way," the dojo is the place in which we gather to train together.
Obi
oh-bee
Belt.
Gi
ghee
Karate uniform.
Sensei
sen-say
Instructor.
Sempai
sem-pie
Senior student.
Kata
kah-tah
Structured series of movements designed to defend attacks from multiple directions.
Kumite
koo-mih-tay
Sparring
