Gekisai dai ichi
(Attack & Smash I)
Geki means to "attack," and Sai means to "smash;" and as a compound Dai Ichi means "the first" or "number one."
Sanseiru
(36 Hands)
San mean three, Sei means "ten," and Ru means "six."
Shisochin
(Four Direction Battle)
Shi means "four," So means "direction," and Chin means "battle"
Seisan
(13 Hands)
Sei means "ten" and San means "three."
Suparinpei
(108 Hands)
Su means "one," Pa means "hundred," Rin means "zero," and Pei means "eight."
The Technical
System of Karate-Do
Karate is basically an art of self-defense, in which only the bare hands, arms
and feet are used. In this respect, it is similar to judo and sumo wrestling.
Its chief point of departure from the others, is that karate emphasizes the
kick, the open-handed strike, and the closed fist strike, rather than the
take-down, the hold and the throw. The technical system of karate-do is composed
of "kata" and "kumite".
Kata can be described as a systematically organized series of defensive and
offensive techniques, performed in a sequence, against one or more imaginary
opponents. Included are the techniques of punching, blocking, striking and
kicking. A careful study of the kata reveals, that these exercises are paired
units of defensive and offensive techniques. Combinations of these techniques in
a unit are called kata.
As a martial art, karate must be practiced without forgetting the existence of
the opponent seeking the chance to attack, from every angle and in every
possible way. The preparation for this attack cannot be achieved through the
mastery of kata alone. So, training of kumite (sparring) is needed, especially
the pre-arranged kumite, which enables one to sharpen his reflexes and fighting
sense.
Kururunfa
(control for a long time and suddenly defeat)
Ku means "a long time," Ru means "keep in place" or "stop from moving," Run means "suddenly," and Fa means "destroy" or "tear."
Sepai
(18 Hands)
Sei means" ten," and Pai means "eight"
Seiyunchin
(To Control and Pull in Battle)
Sei means "to control," Yun means "to pull," and Chin means "to do battle."
Saifa
(Smash & Destroy)
Sai means "smash" or "break," and Fa means "tear," or "destroy."
Tensho
(Rotating Palms)
Ten means "turning" or "shifting," and Sho means "palm."
Sanchin
(Three Battles)
San means "three" and chin mean "battle." (mind, body, and spirit)
Gekisai dai ni
(Attack & Smash II)
Geki means to "attack," and Sai means to "smash;" and as a compound Dai Ni means "the second" or "number two."
Karate / Kata