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36 Cards in this Set
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Isshinryu
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Okinawan school of Karate, "One Heart Way."
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Okinawa
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Island where Karate originated.
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Ryukyu Islands
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Chain of islands where Okinawa is located.
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Sensei
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Teacher, "One Born Before."
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Karateka
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Student of Karate.
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Gi
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Uniform.
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Obi
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Belt.
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Dojo
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Karate training hall.
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Kata
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Karate training hall.
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Kiai
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Yell joining the will and action, "Energy-Harmony."
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Uke
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Block.
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Keri
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Kick.
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Tsuki
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Punch.
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Waza
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Technique.
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Dachi
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Stance.
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Kyu
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Student rank.
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Dan
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Black Belt rank.
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Tameshiwari
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Art of breaking.
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Kime
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Focus
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Kumite
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Free sparring.
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Jui Kumite
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Prearranged sparring.
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Migi
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Right.
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Hidari
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Left.
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Sho Men Ni
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Assemble in ranks, "to the stage."
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Asuwatte
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Sit or kneel, used in meditation.
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Mokuso
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Meditate, "Quiet Thought."
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Kamae
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Ready posture, mind, body and spirit in harmony.
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Yatsume
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Formal stance to begin katas.
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Kiotsuke
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At attention, gathering all energy.
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Rei
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Bow to show respect.
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Yoi
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Ready, open left hand covering right fist.
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Hajime
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Begin.
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Matte
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Remain in position.
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No Ore
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At ease.
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Yame
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Stop.
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Kutai
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Opposite side, switch.
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