bunkai study of techniques and applications

kyusho attack of vital points

chin-na seize-control

makiwara punching board

dan blackbelt grade

obi belt

sensei "One who has gone before"; teacher

shiai match or contest

ki-ai A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. (Do not shout the word "kiai!")

kyu grade - refers to below blackbelt rank waza technique

yudansha blackbelt holder

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