Do-jo - Training hall

Jiu-kumite - Free-style fighting

Jodan-uke - Upper block

Kata - Formal exercise

Kumite - Practice fighting

Kyu - Sub-grade

Mae-geri - Front kick

Obi - Belt

Rei - Formal bow

Ryu - School

Sai - Okinawan sword

Sensei - Teacher

Yoko-geri - Side kick

Sanchin Dachi - Forward stance

Zenkutsu Dachi - Leaning forward stance

Tsura No Iwo Dachi - Crane stance

Neko Ashi Dachi - Cat Stance

Yama Avashi - Mountain-typhoon stance

A single but controlled attack, undeflected or unblocked, landing directly to one of the vital points, shall be considered by the judges as constituting one point—provided that the strongly-focused attack is executed with (a) good form and balance, (b) proper distance, and (c) explosive but controlled force.

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