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RyuTe® Ren Mei Pronunciation Guide and Dictionary

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE AND DICTIONARY

Ranks - Courtesies - Commands - Colors - Numbers - Body Parts - Body Weapons - Directions - Strikes - Stances - Kicks

Kobudo - General Terms - Kata - Teachers - Other - Strategies - Precepts - Dojo Kun - Guiding Principles

This guide, prepared by the late Tasshi Logue, provides a Karate related vocabulary for the student’s use in the Dōjō. Do not feel overwhelmed at having to learn these terms, they will become familiar through constant usage in the Dōjō. The serious student of Karate will find that knowledge of the language, history and culture of Okinawa are invaluable to further study.

Many Japanese words do not have a word for word translation; therefore, more than one translation may be given. For example, the word kokoro; can be defined as spirit; heart; will; mood; and intention.

Another distinction is the lack of singular and plural forms. Whether something is singular or plural is derived from the context of the sentance. You would not pluralize a Japanese or Okinawan term such as dōjō.

Vowels

The key to correct pronunciation of Japanese lies in the five vowel sounds.

A as in father. I as in unique, U as in rude, E as in yet, O as in hope

Consonants

Consonants are pronounced the same as in English with the following exceptions:

G is always hard as in go. R is halfway between the English R and D sounding something like L.

Long Vowels

Long vowels like Karate-Dō, are pronounced the same only held longer.

Double Consonants

Double consonants are both pronounced. For example, the word tettsui; is pronounced tet-tsui with both t's enunciated.

Muting

Vowels are frequently muted after a soft consonant. Examples are:

Mokuso	mok' so
desuka	des' ka

Sound Changes

The pronunciation of some consonants changes when combining words and when shifting to the combining form of verbs. Some examples are:

keri	mae-geri
tachi	yoi-dachi
mawasu	mawashi

Ranks and Titles in Karate-Dō

Kyū - The 10 grades before black belt level. The mudansha grades.

Dan - The 10 ranks of black belt level. The yudansha ranks.

Mudansha - A person who holds a kyu grade.

Yudansha - A person who holds a dan rank.

Sempai - One's senior; a form of address for a senior student.

Sensei - Your teacher; a title of respect for someone older (and wiser).

Shihan - A person who holds an instructor's license.

Note: The below titles do not necessarily come with the ranks listed below, they are titles given based upon additional criteria.

Renshi - A title which may be given to one who is Godan or Rokudan and at least 30 years of age.

Kyōshi - A title which may be given to one who is Nanadan or Hachidan and at least 40 years of age.

Tasshi - A title which may be given to one who is Kyudan and at least 50 years of age.

Hanshi - A title which may be given to one who is Jūdan and at least 60 years of age.

Ranks

Yudansha Ranks		Mudansha Grades
Shodan	1st Dan		Jū Kyū	10th Kyū
Nidan	2nd Dan		Kyu Kyū	9th Kyū
Sandan	3rd Dan		Hachi Kyū	8th Kyū
Yondan	4th Dan		Nana Kyū	7th Kyū
Godan	5th Dan		Ro Kyū	6th Kyū
Rokudan	6th Dan		Go Kyū	5th Kyū
Nanadan	7th Dan		Yon Kyū	4th Kyū
Hachidan	8th Dan		San Kyū	3rd Kyū
Kyudan	9th Dan		Ni Kyū	2nd Kyū
Jūdan	10th Dan		Ik Kyū	1st Kyū

Dōjō Courtesies

Anata wa o-genki desu ka?	How are you? (Your health)
Arigato gozaimasu	Thank you very much. (More polite)
Arigato	Thank you
Dō itashimashite	Not at all. You are welcome.
Dōmo arigato gozaimasu	Thank you very much (most polite form).
Dōmo	Thanks. [Very casual form]
Dōzo	Please (do this). [Very casual form]
Genki desu, arigato.	I am fine, thank you.
Gomen-nasai	Excuse me
Hajime shaste kudasai	Permission to begin, please.
Konban wa	Good evening or Hello, when used as a greeting.
Konnichi wa	Good afternoon.
Kudasai	Please give me the favor of. [Polite form]
Ohayō-gozaimasu	Good morning.
Omedeto-gozaimasu	Congratulations.
Onegai-shimasu	I humbly request. Please teach me.
Oyasumi-nasai	Good night. (Said whenever a person is going straight home for the night.)
Sayōnara	Good bye
Shitsurei, shimasu	Excuse me. Good bye (To a senior).

Dōjō Commands

Hajime	Begin.	Hayaku	Hurry up. (Quickly.)
Ki-o-tsuke	Attention. Pay attention.	Matte	Wait. Stop.
Mawatte	Turn around.	Mōichido	One more time.
Mokusō hajime	Meditation begins.	Mokusō yame	Meditation ends.
Naotte	Return to the Yoi.	Narande	Line up.
Ō-tigai ni rei	Bow to each other.	Ō-tigai ni tashi	Face each other.
Rei	Bow.	Sensei ni rei	Bow to the teacher.
Shōmen ni rei	Bow to the front.	Shomen ni tashi	Face the front
Suware	Sit	Tare	Stand up.
Yame	Stop.	Yasume	Rest or relax.
Yoi	Ready	Yoshi	Continue

Iroi - Colors

Shiroi	White
Murasaki	Purple
Kiiroi	Yellow
Orenji	Orange
Aoi	Blue
Midori	Green
Chairo	Brown
Kuroi	Black
Akai	Red

Bango - Numbers

Ichi (Sho)	1	Nijū	20
Ni	2	Nijuichi	21
San	3	Sanjū	30
Shi (Yon)	4	Yonjū	40
Go	5	Gojū	50
Roku	6	Rokujū	60
Shichi (Nana)	7	Hyakū	100
Hachi	8	Gohyakū	500
Ku (Kyū)	9	Sen	1000
Ju	10	Gosen	5000
Juichi	11	Ichiman	10000
Juni	12	Jūman	100000

Body Parts

Ago	Jaw	Ashi	Leg or foot
Ashikubi	Ankle	Ashiyubi	Toes
Atama	Head	Hana	Nose
Hara	Abdomen	Hiji (Empi)	Elbow
Hiza	Knee	Kami no ke	Hair
Kao	Face	Koshi	Hips
Kata	Shoulder	Kuchi	Mouth
Kubi	Neck	Me	Eyes
Mimi	Ears	Mune (Kyobu)	Chest
Nodo	Throat	Senaka	Back
Sune	Shin	Te	Hand
Tekubi	Wrist	Ude	Arm
Yubi	Fingers

Body Weapons

Haishu	Back of hand	Haito	Ridge hand
Hiraken	Fore knuckle fist	Ippon ken	One knuckle fist
Ippon nukite	One finger spear	Josokutei (Koshi)	Ball of foot
Kakato	Heel	Kakutō	Bent wrist
Ken	Fist	Kentsui (Tettsui)	Hammer Fist
Nakadaka ken	Middle knuckle fist	Nihon nukite	Two finger spear
Nukite	Hand spear	Seiken	Forefist
Shi	Beak (fingertips)	Shotei (Teisho)	Palm heel
Shutō	Knife Hand	Sokko (Haisoku)	Instep
Sokutei	Bottom of foot	Sokutō	Footblade
Tsumasaki	Tips of toes	Uraken	Backfist

Directions and Actions

Age	Rising, upward	Ate	A strike or smash
Hantai	Opposite	Harai	Sweep
Hidari	Left	Keri	Kick
Kiri	Cut	Mae	Front
Migi	Right	Nage	Throw
Naka	Center, middle	Nuki	Pull
Omote	The front or face of	Oshi	Push
Otoshi	Dropping	Shita	Down, below
Soto	Outside, outward	Tori	Grab
Tsuki	Thrust or punch	Uchi	Inside, inward
Uchi	Strike	Ue	Above, upper
Uke	To receive, block	Ura	Behind, the back of
Ushiro	Back, rear	Yoko	Side

Strikes and Blocks

Age Tsuki	Rising Punch	Age Uke	Rising Block
Choku-zuki	Punch with the leading hand	Chūdan-uke	Middle level block.
Gedan-uke	Lower block	Jodan-uke	Upper level block
Gyaku-zuki	Reverse punch	Kaku-zuki	Punch across the front (Naihanchi Kata).
Nukite-zuki	Spear hand thrust.	Oi-zuki	Stepping punch.
Seiken-zuki	Forefist punch.	Soto Uke	Outside, middle block
Tate-zuki	Vertical fist punch.	Tomoe-zuki	A circular block/punch. (Passai kata)
Ude-uke	Arm block.	Ura-zuki	A close punch delivered

Stances

Heisoku-dachi	Feet together stance.	Ippon-ashi-dachi	One legged stance
Kiba-dachi	Horse stance. (Naihanchi-dachi)	Kosa-dachi	Cross legged stance (Kake dachi)
Musubi-dachi	Attention stance, heels touching, feet open	Naihanchi-dachi	Horse stance
Neko-dachi	Cat leg stance	San Kaku Dachi	Triangle Stance
Seisan Dachi	Front Stance - (Zenkutsu)	Shizentai-dachi	Short forward stance
Yoi-dachi	Ready stance.	Zenkutsu-dachi	Forward leaning stance

Kicks

Ashi barai	Foot sweep	Ashuke	Leg block
Deashi-barai	Front leg sweep	Fumikomi geri	A stomping kick
Kansetsu-geri	Joint kick	Kekomi	Kicking outward; a hrust kick.
Keage	Kicking upward; a snap kick.	Kinteki-geri	Groin kick (Kin-geri)
Mae-geri	Front kick.	Mawashi-geri	Roundhouse kick.
Mikazuki-geri	Crescent Kick	Nidan-geri	Double jumping 2 level front kick
Osoto-geri	Outside sweep; a type of takedown.	Tobi-geri	A jump kick.
Ushiro-geri	A back kick	Yoko-geri	Side kick

Weapons – Kobudō

Bō (Rokushaku-bō)	Wooden staff ~ 6 feet in length
Bō-jutsu	Art of the bo
Chizikun Bō	Two short sticks fastened to the middle finger with a string.
Chinte	A bamboo stave, approximately two-foot in length, strapped to each arm.
Eku or Eiku	A boat oar, used as a weapon. (Also called Kai)
Jō	A staff 4 feet in length.
Kama	Sickle; bladed weapon with a wooden handle
Nunchaku	A wooden flail; Okinawan weapon
Sai	Trident shaped weapon made of steel
Manji	Like a sai but pointed on each end and with the forks pointing in opposite directions
Nunte	Manji sai attached to the end of a bo; used like a spear and weapon of entrapment.
Surichin	A 6ft rope with weighted ends used to twirl and entangle limbs and weapons.
Tan Bō	Two short sticks (2ft) used in pairs for striking and grappling.
Tonfa	Originally the handle for a grinder; used as a flail to spin and strike opponents.

General Terminologv

Antei	Balance	Atemi	Strike or blow causing distraction or a pause.
Atemi-jutsu	Art of vital point striking.	Atemi-waza	Vital point striking techniques
Bogu	Protective armor	Budo	Martial ways
Bujutsu	Martial arts	Bunkai	To take apart kata moves
Bushi	A "warrior"	Bushido	Way of the Warrior (Japan).
Bushi no te	Warrior's hand, old name for Karate.	Chiisai	Small, little
Chikama	Close distance, can strike without stepping	Chikara	Strength
Chudan	Middle level (waist to neck)	Dai sempai	The most senior student
Dai	Major (e.g. Passai-Dai) A prefix for numbers (e.g. Dai-ichi).	Dekimashita	I have done it.
Dekimasen	I cannot do it.	Dekimasu	I can do it.
Dō	Way, a suffix for an art that is practiced as a way of life.	Dō	Chest protector used in Bogu Kumite
Dōjō kun	The guiding maxims of a Dojo.	Dōjō	"Way place"; training
Fudōshin	Immovable mind (cannot be distracted).	FuKyū	Fundamental
Fumikomi	An attack step	Gi	Karate uniform.
Ge	"Art", skill or technique	Gedan	Lower Area
Gei	Skilled or Skill	Giri	Obligation or duty.
Go	Hard	Gokui	The inner meaning or technique best suited to a given situation.
Hai	Yes; signifies agreement with a question	Hara	Abdomen; seat of the soul; spiritual strength.
Hiragana	The Japanese cursive alphabet	Iie	No; disagreement to a question
Jiyū-kumite	Free style kumite,	Jodan	Upper
Jū	Soft; flexible; yielding.	Jutsu or Jitsu	"Art"; science.
Kakushide	Hidden technique	Kamae	Combative posture
Kamidana	The small wooden house on the shelf in front of the Dojo	Kamiza	The Spirit seat (also see, Shinden)
Kanji	Japanese writing borrowed from Chinese	Kansetsu	Joints (of the body)
Kansetsu-waza	Joint locking or dislocating techniques.	Karate-Dō	"Way of Karate"
Karate gakusei	A karate student	Karate-ka	A practitioner of karate
Kata	Form; a prearranged exercise for individual practice	Katakana	Phonetic alphabet, used for writing foreign words
Keiko	Practice or study	Ken Kyū	Study or Analyze
Kempo	"Fist method."	Ki	Life force, Energy
Kiai	A focusing of ki; a shout of the spirit	Kihon	Basic
Kime	Focus (of mental or physical energy)	Kōhai	One's junior in a Dojo
Kobudō	Ancient martial ways; the weapons arts of Okinawa.	Kobujutsu	Ancient martial arts. Old name for weapons arts of Okinawa.

Kogeki	Attacker (yakusoku kumite)	Kokoro	Mind, heart, spirit, will, intention, mood.
Kokyū	Breath	Kokyū-chikara	Internal power, generating power by inhaling
Kote	Gloves used in Bogu Kumite	Kote-kitae	Arm conditioning exercises
Kumite	Sparring match	Kundoku	The native Japanese word for a kanji
Kuzushi	To destroy the balance of an opponent prior to throwing	Kyūsho	A strike to a vital point on the human body. The strike is vital to the technique, not necessarily an ending technique.
Kyūsho-jutsu	Vital point art. An advanced part of Karate that deals with striking the vital points	Ma	Distance
Ma-ai	Combat engagement distance	Makiwara	A wrapped target
Men	Reinforced head protector used in Bogu Kumite	Mitsu-tomoe	The crest of Hachiman (Shinto god of war) which was adopted as the family crest of Okinawa's ruling dynasty the Sho family.
Mizu no kokoro	Mind like water; a calm mind	Modote	Return to ready
Mushin	Without conscious thought; no min	Nage-waza	A throwing technique
Naha-te	A type of Karate that developed around Naha city under Kanryo Higaonna. The forerunner of Goju ryu Karate	Nihongo	Japanese language
Nintai	Perserverance	Oboeru	Memorization
Obi	A belt.	Ōkii	Big, large,
On	a favor, When someone does you a favor, you are said to be carrying his on and giri forces you to repay it	Ondoku	The Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word for a kanji
Onna	Female	Otoko	Male
Reigi	Courtesy	Romanji	The system of writing Japanese words with the English alphabet
Renshū	Training; repetitive practice of techniques	Ryū	A style of an art. A method of passing an art down through time
Ryūkyū	The ancient kingdom of Okinawa	Ryūkyū Kempo	Ryukyu fist way Old name for Okinawan Karate
RyūTe®	"Ryukyu Hands", Taika Oyata’s karate system	Seiza	Formal sitting posture
Shiai	A contest.	Shime	A choke
Shin	Same as Kokoro.	Shinden	Spirit seat; the front area of the Dojo
Shitahara	The lower abdomen; the seat of the soul.	Shō	Small, minor. (Passai-Sho)
Shomei	The front area of a Dojo	Shugyō	Austere training
Shugyōsha	A person undergoing intense training	Shuri-te	The type of Karate that developed around Shuri city under Tode Sakugawa
Sōji	Cleaning up the Dojo (before and after class).	Suburi	Slide swing. A sword exercise for developing motion and striking
Suburitō	A heavy wooden sword used for Suburi	Suki	A momentary gap in concentration; an opening
Sukoshi	A few, a little bit	Sukui	Scooping
Tachi	A stance (specifically the. position of the lower body).	Tachirei	A standing bow(also called Ritsurei)
Tai	The physical body	Tai sabaki	Body motion
Tai-chikara	External power; physical strength	Taiso	Exercises; martial exercises
Takusan	A lot	Tameshiware	Tests of strength in which boards, bricks and other objects are broken.
Tanren	Spiritual forging	Tatami	Straw floor mat
Te	Hand; old name that refers to the original fighting art that developed in Okinawa.	Todame	Forceful or Final Strike
Tōde	China hand; old name that refers to the art that developed from the blending of Te and Chinese arts.	Tōma	Long distance (more than one step from the opponent).
Tomari-te	The type of Karate that developed around Tomari city under Kosaku Matsumora	Tomoe	Comma shaped, half circle
Tsuki-no-kokoro	Mind like moon. Refers to awareness	Tsuyoki	Strong spirit,
Uchikomi	Step forward and strike.	Tuite	Grappling art found in the older forms of Karate
Uchima	Striking distance (one step from the opponent).	Uke	To block; to receive; the receiver of a technique
Ukemi	The art of falling.	Uki-ashi	A floating foot (one that steps lightly).
Undō	A movement; an exercise,	Wakarimasen	I do not understand.
Wakarimasu	I understand.	Waza	A technique.
Yakusoku	Prearranged	Yowaki	Weak spirit.
Yukkuri	Slowly	Zanshin	"Remaining spirit"; perfect finish. Continuing concentration after a technique. Total awareness
Zarei	A seated bow.

Kata Names

Naihanchi Shodan	Naihanchi Nidan	Naihanchi Sandan
Tomari Seisan	Pinan Shodan	Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan	Pinan Yondan	Pinan Godan
Passai	Kusanku	Niseshi
Shiho Hapo no Te	Shiho Happo Miyo no Te

Kata Techniques

Hiji gatame	Elbow Press
Jodan Gedan atemi	High-low strike
Te hira gatame	Palm Press
Ude gatame	Arm Press
Ude hiki osae ago atemi	Side arm pull chin strike
Ude hiki osae gatami	Side pull press
Ude osae atemi keri	Side block – strike-kick
Ude osae koyubi kyusho atemi	Side block-small knuckle strike
Ude osae kyusho atemi	Side block-throat nerve strike

Five Basic Steps From Beginner to Advanced.

To learn the sequence of kata correctly.

To practice each movement of the kata slowly with full power and concentration.

To practice kata with full speed.

To combine each movement of kata with realistic timing, to be applicable, for protection techniques.

To cultivate detailed protection movements, with accuracy and total body control.

RyūTe® Line of Instructors

Taika Oyata – Judan from Okinawa, Japan. He is the Head Instructor of RyūTe® Renmei and Oyata Shin Shu Ho Ryū®. Taika began his training from Uhugushiku and Wakinaguri. He later trained with Shigeru Nakamura and was training partners with Seikechi Uehara. He moved to the United States in 1977 to set up his international organizations with his senior students.

Uhugushiku - A retired warrior, who had been one of the last to have served in the capacity of guard to the royal family of Okinawa. He taught Taika Oyata, weapons, weapons fighting theory and how to study kata.

Wakinaguri - A descendent of the Chinese families that were sent to Okinawa from China as envoys. He taught Taika Oyata theory about the body and how to study and develop technique. He was an expert in the art of kyusho jitsu.

Nakamura - Responsible for introducing Bogu Kumite into karate as a means to test techniques while offering protection to the karate practitioners. He taught Taika Oyata the 12 basic empty hand kata that are taught in RyuTe®.

Uehara - Inherited the art of Motobu Ryū from Choyu Motobū. He led a research group where Taika Oyata compared what he had learned from Uhugushiku and Wakinawari with the art taught by Uehara.

Other Important Information

Ken Pu Kan - The name of Taika Oyata's dojo in Okinawa. He was given that name because of his quick hands. They reminded his instructors of a Typhoon. Taika Oyata allowed the same name to be used at Tasshi Logue's dojo during Tasshi's lifetime.

Okinawa - The largest island in the Ryukyu Island Chain. Okinawa is located below Southern Japan and just North of Taiwan. Okinawa played an important role in the development of karate and is considered the birth place of modern karate.

RyūTe® Renmei - This is the name of the organization headed by Taika Seiyu Oyata. RyūTe® is sort of an accronym for Ryukyū Hands. Taika Chose this name because he believes that all of the Ryukyū's and it's people are responsible for the development of karate. He wanted to show this relationship in the name of the art that we practice.

Oyata Shin Shu Ho Ryū® - Taika Oyata has taken the art past to him by his teachers and has combined it with the wisdom and experience he has gained to form an elite group of his most trusted students. He believes that character, not just technique is important to understanding the true meaning of karate. "Shin Shu Ho®" is translated as, "To strive to attain true moral goodness and To express it through one's every action."

More History

Strategies

Rok-kan: To study your opponent to determine his basic physical factors. Observe his actions while walking, talking, drinking or doing any physical activity. Is he left-handed or right-handed? How tall is he? Is he large or small build? This will give a picture of his physical makeup and possibly point out his strengths and weakness.

Ken-kyu: To study your opponent's technique. That is, observe his actions to determine his skill level and the way in which he carries himself. If you can observe him actually using a technique, is there a weakness?

Skiga-nai: To create a diversion by not taking a defensive position or showing weakness. Appearing to be open while being aware of what is open.

Ichi geki: (one technique). In strategy, timing is of utmost importance. Strike the opponent when he is at his weakest point to defend, when he is attacking. Block or divert and strike in one motion.

Karate Ni Sente Nashi: (there is no first attack in karate). While this has come to have moral applications, it is also a strategy. Attack the opponent after he begins his move, he will reveal his weak areas and will not be able to defend.

Kogeki Wa Sai Dai No Bogyo Nari: (use offense as a defense) If an attack is only diverted, the opponent will attack again. Defend by attacking weak points to control the attacker.

Ai Te: Surprise opponent

Important Precepts

TE WA ZERO DE HAJIMARI, ZERO DE OWARU	Hands (Ryū Te) begins with zero (Birth) and ends with zero (Death)

RYŪ TE® WO RIKAI SHITE SONO JITSU WO KENKYŪ SUREBA TAMA NI NARI RYŪ TE® WO RIKAI SEZU SONO JITSU WO RENSHU SHITE ASE NAGASHITE MOMUDA NI NARU	If you study the techniques of RyūTe®, without comprehending the true meaning of it and practice it while perspiring, you will be wasting your time. If you study the techniques of RyūTe® with full knowledge; your perspiration will turn to gold.

Dōjō Kun

*Note: The Dojo Kun (Motto) were originally from Nakamura and not Taika. Though these are good tenants to live by, Taika felt you should memorize his motto;

'Strive to attain true moral goodness, and express it through one's every action.' - Taika Seiyu Oyata

Jin kaku kansei ni tsutomeru koto	To strive for good moral character.

Makoto no michi o mamaru koto	To keep an honest and sincere way.

Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto	To cultivate perseverance, or the will for striving.

Reigi wo omonzuru koto	To develop a respectful attitude.

Keki no yu wo imashimeru koto	To restrain your physical abilities by spiritual attainment.

UNDERSTANDING THE WAY OF KARATE

The Dojo Kokore (Principles)

*Note: The Dojo Kokoroe (Principles) were originally from Nakamura and not Taika. Though these are good tenants to live by, Taika felt you should memorize his motto; 'Strive to attain true moral goodness, and express it through one's every action.'

The following articles were written so that those who seek the way of karate will always be aware of their guiding principles.

1	When asking to be taught, be submissive and free from prejudice, accept the teachings as shown. In this way, you will not establish your own peculiarities or bad habits.
2	Be polite and obedient to the master and other superiors. Be courteous among fellow students and followers. You must strive to develop humbleness.
3	Cultivate a spirit of perseverance, you will develop a healthy body if you have strength of mind and train fearlessly.
4	Strive to be a warrior for the construction of a peaceful and free world by using the character building, morality and spirituality contained in the way of karate.
5	In daily conduct, do not encourage fights or arguments.
6	Move from easy to difficult, and from simple to complicated. More time is required to train longer and harder as you progress. Do not hurry or engage in senseless or reckless practice. Develop gradually.
7	Become familiar with the use of the makiwara and other training equipment. Train yourself to use your fists, body and positions. Be patient and study earnestly the kata and matches. Do not aim for hurried success.
8	In the past, a single kata was studied for three years. A long time ago a particular master analyzed a single kata for ten years. Do not think you have mastered a kata and become proud of your success. Pride will lead you to hurt your achievement in virtue and technique. Thus pride can be like a poison to the world.
9	Take care not to develop only your favorite technique, neglecting others, because that will leave a weakness in your defense. Be cautious about becoming too theoretical or technical because these too are weaknesses.
10	Ask questions freely of the master or superior because you must strive to understand what you are learning.

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