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| Japanese Term | Translation |
|---|---|
| kakato geri | heel kick |
| kama | sickle, used in pairs in Okinawan karate |
| kata | stylized form; pre-arranged techniques used to practice many martial arts |
| katana | long sword of the daisho; the primary sword of the samurai worn tucked into the belt with its curved blade facing upward; successor of the tachi; synonymous with to |
| keage | upwards kick |
| kekomi | thrusting kick |
| kendo | modern Japanese sport martial art of fencing; literally, "way of the sword"; descendant of kenjutsu |
| kenjutsu | combat swordfighting practiced by the bushi; literally, "art of the sword"; predecessor of kendo |
| keri (geri) | kick |
| keri waza | kicking techniques |
| kiai | loud shout or yell which focuses one's ki when striking hard1; literally, "harmonized inner energy" |
| kiba | horse-riding |
| kiba dachi | horse stance; literally, "horse-riding stance" |
| kime | focus |
| kiotsuke | to command someone to pay attention |
| kokutsu | backward leaning |
| kokutsu dachi | back stance; literally, "backward leaning stance" |
| ku | nine |
| kudan | ninth degree; ninth degree black belt |
| kumite | sparring |
| kusarigama | sickle with a rope or chain attached |
| kyu | class; grade; rank; in Japanese martial arts, used for ranks under black belt |
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