Technique Names in your Art

[Sandan]

I have to say that I was in japan last summer and I can't think how difficult it would have been if I didn't understand the japanese names. Having the techniques in one language internationally makes it so easy to travel with your karate, and also to train with other styles!! Though there are those who mix up soto and uchi, that can be a bit head wrecking!

[Jussi Häkkinen]

Though there are those who mix up soto and uchi, that can be a bit head wrecking!

Well, that's plainly because "soto" and "uchi" may be in relation to performer or in relation to opponent. It's especially funny since the very same technique (say, chudan uke) may be both soto chudan uke and uchi chudan uke, depending on the side of the opponent.