Technical Terms
| Nihon-Go | English |
| Hiki te | The hand or fist to be in ready position by the side of the chest |
| Hiki Ashi | The leg which is raised in preparation for kicking |
| Tsuki Te | The striking fist |
| Uke Te | The blocking hand |
| Keri Ashi | The kicking leg |
| Maai | The distance between you and your opponent |
| Tomeru | To pull back a striking or kicking motion |
| Ateru | To make contact |
| Kiai | The vocalization of your concentrated effort. |
