Just when did combat arts become sports? Unless we are talking about gladiators in Rome, fighters do not normally risk their lives while engaging in sporting competitions.Īnother observation. Then we are told that these arts are for “combat and self-defense” and that they are practiced as “sports.” I missed something. It also reveals an ignorance of the root of the term “martial” referring to Mars, the god of war. Let me pick at random the definition of “martial art” offered by an online dictionary, “Merriam-Webster,” in this instance: “any of several arts of combat and self defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport.” Yikes! I can’t believe it! This is a ridiculous definition to begin with. To begin with, if we wish to discuss the merits or demerits of aikido as a martial art, does it not make sense for the detractor to define what he means by a martial art for the benefit of his audience? Absent this, how can we hope to have any kind of intelligent conversation about the subject? I confess that I too have been among those who have lamented much of what goes on in aikido dojo all over the world, as misdirected and contrary to the basic principles of the art. I have often felt frustrated with the standards used by aikido’s critics to disparage the art. Even among those who practice aikido, one can hear criticism of aikido’s techniques as unrealistic. The meaning of Oss (Osu) can vary greatly between Karate schools and styles.For years I have heard a vociferous chorus of naysayers lambasting aikido as an “ineffective” martial art. Oss (Osu) is a kind of respectful catch-all phrase. Nevertheless, this term used in many different ways and is often used by non-Japanese Karate students for “Thank you”, “I understand”, etc. Oss or Osu – Push On Through Difficulties.Neko Ashi Dachi = Cat Foot Stance or Cat Stance) Known as Qi or Chi in Chinese martial arts. Hikite – Pulling Hand (bringing hand back to ready position).In addition, nearly all kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen point. Embusen or Enbusen – This is the term used to refer to the spot where a kata begins.Karate Terms & Commands – Japanese to English Upper (Level) – Jodan (sounds like Joe-dan).Turn Around – Mawatte (sounds like Ma-wa-tay).Thank You (Informal) – Domo (sounds like Doe-moe).Thank You (Formal) – Domo Arigato (sounds like Doe-moe Ah-ree-gah-toe).Teacher/Instructor – Sensei (sounds like Sen-say). ![]() Sparring – Kumite (sounds like Coo-meh-tay).Shout or Yell – Kiai (sounds like Key-eye).Senior Student – Senpai or Sempai (sounds like Sen-pie).School (Martial Arts) – Dojo (sounds like Doe-Joe).The meaning of Oss (Osu) can vary greatly between Karate schools and styles. Push On Through Difficulties – Oss or Osu.Punch – Tsuki or Zuki (sounds like Zoo-key).Pulling Hand (brining hand back to ready position) – Hikite.One More Time – Mo Ichi Do (sounds like Moe E-chee Doe).Middle (Level) – Chudan (sounds like Choo-dan). ![]() Mat (Practice/Training Mat) – Tatami (sounds like Ta-ta-me).Low (Level) – Gedan (sounds like Geh-dan).Knife Hand – Shuto (sounds like Shoe-toe).Kick – Geri or Keri (sounds like Geh-ree or Keh-ree).Kata Starting Point – Embusen or Enbusen.I (Me) – Watashi (sounds like Wa-ta-she).Goodbye – Sayonara (sounds like Sa-yoh-na-rah).Form (Kata) Technique Application – Bunkai (sounds like Boon-kay).Form or Pattern – Kata (sounds like Ka-ta). ![]()
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