Goju Ryu Karate - Common Phrases

“Empty hand” or weaponless art of defense.

Belt

Karate uniform

Instructor

Senior student

Begin at your own speed, continue to your own count, as in free sparring or kata.

Stop

Right side

Left side

Meditation (eye’s closed).

Ready position (for kata etc.), in musubi dachi stance, hands one fist in front of belt, crossed left over right, palms down.

Change stance, as from left foot to right (ashi means foot/feet).

Change hands, used for all hand techniques (te means hand/hands).

Turn around/other way

Front

Side

Around, eg round-house

Back

Upper level, collar and up (e.g. face, head, throat)

Middle level, belt up to collar (e.g. stomach)

Lower level, “below the belt” (e.g. abdomen, groin, legs)