Understanding of dojo etiquette
| Japanese | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Stances : | Fudo Dachi | Formal Stance |
| Heiko Dachi | Parallel Stance | |
| Zenkutsu Dachi | Forward Leaning Stance | |
| Strikes : | Jodan Tsuki | Upper Punch |
| Chudan Tsuki | Middle Punch | |
| Gedan Tsuki | Lower punch | |
| Blocks : | Jodan Uke | Upper Block |
| Mae Gedan Barai | Lower Sweeping Block | |
| Kicks : | Hiza Geri | Knee Kick |
| Kin Geri | Groin Kick |
Applications
- Demonstrate use of Jodan Uke against attack to the head
- Demonstrate use of Gedan Barai against grab to the wrist
Stances
- Zenkutsu Dachi : 60% weight on front leg, 40% on back. Front knee is bent over the front foot and the back leg is straight with the heel on the floor.
- Heiko Dachi : Feet parallel with the outside edges of feet inside shoulder width.
Punches/Kicks
- Jodan Tsuki : Punch to your head height.
- Chudan Tsuki : Punch one fist lower than your shoulder; The elbow of the other hand is pulled right back with the fist pressed against your side, keep the back elbow tucked in.
- Kin Geri : Lift the knee and snap foot forward and pull it back with knee still lifted before returning foot to the floor.