TOP 7 Karate Words Everyone Misunderstands!

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[@IsaacLausell]

The language itself even affects how we relate to the technique and execute it. Judging by this video I have to revise everything because their might be valuable contextual information I am missing.

[@kaku_zato]

Karateka ka and ikka (一家 ) ka is same kanji, right? Why the meaning is different in this context?

[@bigguy7353]

You have one. In the thumbnail, it says "Punch 2 Zuki". And yes, it does. If it's supposed to be an equation symbol (=) or, the "equals" symbol, that symbol only has one orientation. When you flip it sideways it loses all meaning and becomes, effectively, a roman numeral for 2, which is "II".

[@red8884]

I still dont know the correct word for practicioner. From judo i know barai as in de achi barai. Osu

[@cybermek]

Nagano-San, can this type of video be a regular series on Karate terminology? What the meaning of the word is, and how to pronounce it in Japanese is very helpful to all Karate Practitioners but to all Martial Artists who practice and train in other Japanese Martial Arts.

[@giovannigrillone1601]

Yes very good idea osu🙇‍♂️

[@granadosvm]

The schools where I have trained, don't call a side kick kekomi. Kekomi is used for trust kicks, either front, side or back, and keage for snapping, semi-circular front, side or back kicks. We add mae, yoko or uchiro to differentiate what is the direction of the kick. Very interesting explanations, thank you. I'm curious about the right term for a hook punch like they use in boxing? Mawachi ken-uchi, maybe?

[@Isaac_Shamir]

Kagi Zuki

[@camiloiribarren1450]

In my dojo, we call the side kick "Yoko geri", the downward block "gedan uke", the center punch "chodan zuki". So this was eye opener for me, thanks.

[@jordivilaioliveras]

May I suggest to add all the kanji in the definitions? It will be very useful. I love your channel!

[@brunocaroortega3146]

Also... I knew oi zuki suits better long distances, but "follow" is a more specific aplication.

[@davidacobb1]

I was always taught, Yoko Geri for side kick. What would be the correct term to use instead of Karateka?

[@kevinritter421]

Years ago when I was studying Kyokushinkai we had a reference book published by Mas Oyama. He described all the basic techniques and what they were called. It has been 50 years and I have forgotten many of the terms but I still have the book. Forefist middle thrust was seiken chudan tsuki. Inverted fist strike to the face was uraken shomen uchi. Side kick was yoko geri, side high kick was yoko keage. We never learned the linguistic pedigree of the terms but simply accepted them. If Mas Oyama said that was what they were called then that was what we learned. He was the master. Since his death Kyokushin has fragmented and no doubt some of the standardization has been lost but his books are well worth studying for any practioner in my opinion. Original editions of “What is Karate” are collectors items now.

[@MegaMikeZero]

This was very educational. It reveals more on how the technique should be used, like the low "block". It makes much more sense that it is more of a parry.

[@Artahe]

Some very interesting stuff, thanks! I have a few remarks :). 1/ About tsuki, I think it's the term they use in Kendo and other weapon-based japanese martial arts to talk about a stabbing/thrusting attack, right? 2/ For side kick, in my dojo (and in my country in general, France), we tend to call it either Yoko Geri or, more rarely, Sokuto Geri. The Kekomi and Keage words are added to it to differenciate the one that pushes or "penetrate" (kekomi) and the one that is used like a whip (keage). I admit I was a bit thrown off when I found your videos and you always called them keage and kekomi without the yoko/sokuto geri first haha 3/ For the kizami zuki as a jab, it's another change. Here, the jab, we call it "maete zuki" (I think the kanji for maete is 前手) or front hand punch. The difference between kizami zuki and maete zuki, from what I remember, is that the kizami zuki reaches further by pivoting the hips sideways, whereas the maete zuki keeps the hips square, being therefore faster, but has less reach. Another interesting example of how it seems names have changed depending on the place :). 4/ For posture, I think we also have difference. What I remember about posture is what we called xxx-Dachi. So, Kiba Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi. We've always associated kamae with "guard", like, for example, a boxer with his hands up to protect himself is in a kamae. Another thing about this particular point: when you say that kamae is more than just the posture, but is also about the aura, the balance, etc... it makes me think about shizen no kamae. Is there something about it in karate?

[@klebermendoncacosta6850]

Very interesting video! I am Brazilian and karate practicioner, not a karateka (yet), and like a lot to study terms in other languages. By knowing some body parts names in Japanese and some karate techniques, I have deduced the meaning of other words, like "ashi barai" wich is literally "foot sweep" or "rasteira" in portuguese. But from japanese to portuguese there's an even more linguistical gap, the term "rasteira" means something slightly different from a foot sweep and from the ashi barai technique. Very very cool! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. 🥋

[@Kryptonianah]

Loved the video! Very nice explanation! Best regards from Brazil 💚

[@redlionhead5902]

It is very interesting how Shotokan use terms and phrases. I've practiced Kyokushin for over 10 years.. and there are several places where we seem to use phrases differently. One major I rememeber is Age Uke while we use Jodan uke. Kosa Dachi while we use kake dachi. Just facinating! :D Keep up the vids

[@lllwing0]

This was very good to hear. Thank you

[@hirval901]

Thank you for your video! Yusuke-san, just a question: now I know I can't say I'm a karateka, but how should I be named then (in Japanese terms I mean)?

[@geocyclist]

I concur. What terms SHOULD we be using?

[@jonbroster]

Beat me to it! 😁

[@MarkoObradovich]

The most of it was logical, some I knew and some I was guessing, but karateka the meaning of ka was a surprise. Good video 💪👊👍

[@lancecahill5486]

Very intersting video. Thank you!

[@wanabdulhadi1268]

Great video! Nice to know the true meanings of these phrases.

[@AkademiaFudoshin]

Very useful video 👍 Thanks for your job!

[@udayachin2345]

Superb... very valuable 👌 thank you ...oss

[@NOSAkarate]

Thank you for the explanation

[@leodaido]

Great video! I just have one question, how would it be the right way to name a karate practitioner that is not a specialist?

[@سيدسيد-ص3م4ب]

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[@YoukaiSlayer12]

Nice, especially the part on Karateka.

[@shepardforce]

From what you explain I would say that the translation of "Kamae" is probably "attitude"

[@TheReverb1]

Hello; time ago they changed Oi suki for JUUN SUKI. May you explain it? Also; you did not mention what is the proper way to say "karate practitioner". Thanks

[@BelloBudo007]

I know that I'm late to the party. However thanks for this really good video.

[@GeneTsao]

Thank you Nagano-San! So, what would be a good word for "Karate practitioner"? For example, would 空手道生 work?

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

Good to know.

[@rams4d]

Best regards sensei. By having explained the meaning of kamae, I better understand the difference between that term and dachi, but I would like you to explain it to me in more detail.

[@eugeniawagner8583]

Interesting information

[@bigguy7353]

In the thumbnail, it says "Punch 2 Zuki". And yes trolls, it does. If it's supposed to be an equation symbol (=) or, the "equals" symbol, that symbol only has one orientation. When you flip it sideways it loses all meaning and becomes, effectively, a roman numeral for 2, which is "II".

[@CorinShadowblayde]

Most Westerners call Oi Zuki a “Lunge Punch”. The idea not being a simple step, but a decisive action to move forward with speed and power. I don’t know any teachers who would instruct it as just a simple step. That might be a little pedantic on my end, but if we are going to compare and contrast the nuance of these ideas it probably fits.

[@nidannow]

Hi from 🇨🇦, I study in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and I learned “ side Kick “ as Yoko Geri. Is there a difference in feeling or movement or does this come down to Dialect ?

[@scottrussell2672]

We were taught it as Yoko Geri too in Shukokai Karate here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 , step through and thrust. This is why this channel is the best pound for pound to get the basics right. Love the channel. 😊

[@pranavwangikar9150]

Now there is little confusion what's the difference between "Oi zuki" and "Jun zuki". In some video few Japanese teachers refer Jun zuki as stepping through punch Kizame zuki as Front hand punch from same spot without making step Will you plz explain. It will be very helpful n I'll be very much grateful. 😇🙏

[@hkaszowi]

great vid! I've been told that an oi zuki was a short punch lol so then what would you call a short punch? shoto zuki?

[@saikiajoydeep15]

#MyLineageMySoul 🇯🇵 🙏

[@brunocaroortega3146]

This is very useful to understand japanese culture through karate. So Ogasawara Reiho is an specialty in Kamae? Xd

[@sirlysis]

I apologize if this has already been asked and answered, but what is the difference between a Kekomi, and a Geri? We call the side kick Yoko Geri in our dojo.

[@chago6962]

What happens to uchiro geri for side kick and gedan uke🙏🏼

[@whitewh1]

Do other thrusting hand attacks count as "tsuki", nukite for example?

[@camlab1]

My sensei was sensei Enoeda so I knew the terms

[@jonbroster]

I train mainly in Wado Ryu - we tend to call a side kick Yoko Geri Sokoto or just Sokoto. I was told that this means “edge of the foot”, is that correct?

[@PhilT28]

In my style Wado Ryu, we use Tobikomizuki in place of Kizamizuki and Junzuki in place of Oizuki. Would these terms have a different meaning from the ones mentioned?

[@Burvedys]

...and when you don't know the difference between keage and kekomi, you just kick keri/geri. :)))

[@saptarshimandal611]

Osu Sensei, Can you please tell me the differences between Choku Zuki, Oi Zuki & Jun Zuki...

[@MarioUcomics]

I thought side kick was yoko Geri

[@rubenrelvamoniz]

Funny enough the only one I got spot on the meaning was Gedan Barai, why do we karate practitioners usually say Ashi Barai and judo say De ashi Harai? Got any explanation?

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Maybe because Karate is Okinawan, and Judo is from mainland Japan.

[@luizgustavovasques4663]

So how would you call a karate practitioner? In kendo we would say "kenshi", but I guess "karateshi" sounds a little off...

[@fblanco65]

I will never refer myself as karateka ever again. I will use Karate practitioner instead.

[@baconking6634]

You ko Kae yi

[@baconking6634]

Kya ko zuki

[@listermarak2465]

Helo Sir

[@mysticranger6894]

Weren't you on paolo from.tokyo from.like 2 years ago? So are you in your career now after uni mr. Student? Lol. How did you even meet.paolo?

[@listermarak2465]

viuti pul sir

[@mkoo7548]

Beautiful karate baby 👶I love you

[@MarineA109]

My Sensei teach everything in Japanese then say it in English.

[@bigguy7353]

So both.

[@loto5919]

I'll jack this dude up in a fight quick.

[@abelpraveen3713]

Yusuke Sensei is there any problems for calling side kick as yoko geri?