What is YKF?
Are you looking for a place where you can learn how to defend yourself against an attacker?
Maybe you're just looking for a new hobby in the local area? Yoshukai Karate Fusion is a martial arts gym that provides qualified instructors and a gym where you can learn different types of martial arts, for both self-defense and sport.
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We offer classes with instructors that will cater to different abilities so that all of our students can learn, improve and explore their capabilities on their own time.
Our instructors are enthusiastic, passionate professionals who love teaching martial arts to others. This knowledge and experience allows us to teach a variety of styles and courses to a high level.
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At Yoshukai Karate Fusion, we make sure you get your training from a true karate practitioner with years of knowledge and experience. We will teach you different techniques that will enable you to not just be able to defend yourself, but also enjoy having a new hobby.
Because every individual is unique, we take steps to ensure every one of our students is attended to accordingly.
With our professional instructors, you are sure to get a teacher that not only instructs you on the arts, but helps you enjoy learning the journey!
With Yoshukai Karate as our foundation, YKF practices the traditions and language of Yoshukai Karate as part of our daily training. Learning basic japanese terminology not only helps students understand the techniques more deeply but also fosters respect for the martial art’s rich cultural heritage. This page provides definitions and translations for commonly used terms in our dojo — from stances and strikes to etiquette and counting. Whether you’re a new student or seasoned practitioner, this guide will help you speak the language of karate with confidence and clarity.
Japanese Terminology
Yoshukai – Strive for Excellence
Yoshukai Byword – Patience
Patch Meaning – Yata No Kagami (Mirror from ancient Japanese mythology representing truth, goodness, and beauty)
Five Precepts for Learners
Respect and Manners
Be Prudent in Action
Be Prudent in Speech
Keep Yourself High Spirited
Keep Yourself Clean
Karate Related Terms
Instructor – Sensei
Karate School – Dojo
Black Belt – Yudancha
Underbelt – Kyu
Attention – Kiyotsuke
Prepare – Yoi
Begin – Hajime
Finish – Yame
Uniform – Gi
Belt – Obi
Bow – Rei
Yell – Kiai
Relax – Yasume
Open Eyes – Kaimoku
Close Eyes – Mokuso
Kneel Down – Seiza
Stand Up – Kiritsu
Line Up – Seiretsu
Stances (Dachi)
Front Stance – Zenkutsudachi
Straddle Stance – Shikodachi
Ready Stance – Uchihaichiji
Attention Stance – Musubidachi
Immovable Stance – Fudodachi
Scissor Stance – Hasamidachi
Natural Stance – Shizendachi
Cat Stance – Neko Ashidachi
Crane Stance – Ippon Ashidachi
Horse Stance – Kibadachi
Parallel Stance – Heikodachi
Back Stance – Kokutsudachi
Sword Stance – Iai Goshidachi
Hourglass Stance – Sanchin
Blocks (Uke)
Upper Block – Jodan Uke
Outside Center – Chudan Soto Uke
Inside Center – Chudan Uchi Uke
Down Block – Geden Uke
Cross Block – Juji Uke
Knife Hand Block – Shuto Uke
Elbow Block – Enbi Uke
Knee Block – Hiza Uke
Knuckle Block – Ken Uke
Palm Heel Block – Shotei Uke
Ridge Hand Block – Haito Uke
Back Hand Block – Haisho Uke
Wedge Block – Kakiwake Uke
Double Hand Block – Morote Uke