List of karate terms

Karate terms come almost entirely from Japanese. The following list are not exclusive to karate, but appear during its study and practice, varying depending on style and school.

Karate terms include:

C

Chito-ryu

D

Dan – Dojo

G

Gi – Goju-ryu -

H

Hajime – Heian

K

Karate – Kata – Kihon – Kohai – Kumite – Kyū

O

Osu

R

Rei

S

Sempai – Sensei – Shihan – Shotokan – Sōke

W

Waza

Z

Zanshin