Anza

Relaxed sitting

Arigato Gozaimasu

Thank you (polite)

Budo

Martial way

Bunkai

Application (analysis)

Dan Grade (Black belt)
Dojo Training hall (way place)
Dojo Kun Training hall oath
Dogi (Gi) Karate uniform (way clothes)
Fumiashi Step (with change of feet)
Hajime Begin
Hanshi Honorable Master
Hikite Pulling hand
Ibuki Forced breathing
Jisen Kumite Full contact fighting
Jiyu Kumite Free fighting
Kamaete Take ready position
Karate Empty hand
Kata Form
Ki Inner energy
Kiai Explosive shout
Kiai Irete With explosive energy
Kihon Basics
Kihon Waza Basic techniques
Kime Focus
Kohai Junior student
Kokusai International
Kosa Switch (i.e. switch stance from left to right)
Kotai Switch (i.e. partners switch places)
Kumite Fight
Kyokushin Ultimate truth
Kyu Rank (Below black belt)
Maai Interval (between opponents)
Makiwara Striking post (straw wrapped)
Mawatte Turn
Mokuso Meditation (Silent thought)
Mugorei No counting (No commands)
Mushin Without thought (No mind)
Naore Return to standing position
Nogare Calm (controlled breathing

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