Karate Japanese Terms

Karate = Empty Hand
 
Kobudo = Old martial arts
 
Atemi-Waze = attacking vital spots on the body
 
Ju-Jitsu = Numerous other ways
 
Ryukyu = Islands
 
Wado-Ryu = School of Peace
 
Kempo Fists = Boxing
 
Yawara = The original name of Jujitsu
 
Yudansha = Black Belt Holders
 
Jutsu = Techniques
 
Kia = Harmony of life force

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