SANCHIN31 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Does your school use it? How important is it or not to you and your school? Many people are confused if they do not use it. Here is a good link for those who need it. http://www.yamatanidojo.com/karate_terminology.htm A blackbelt is not the beginning,it's a piece of cloth,that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdevilmaycry24x Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 my school make a habit of teaching a little bit of terminology as you progress in each belt rank, but we dont do any fluent talking with it I bet you wish you knew me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragn Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Since I train in Japan, yeah we use alot of" Karate terminology". There are still times when I dont understand what my classmates are saying ,so I just nod and smile. I've learned to really closely observe the movements of my teachers and imitate the most subtle movements to make up for the times when I cant fully understand verbal explanations.Its funny when I go back home to train though, and I hear instructors speaking butchered Japanese terms. "Today is a good day to die"Live each day as if it were your last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogeri Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 This is an accepted method of communication in the western taught American or European martial art schools.I know of some Asian schools that cannot pronounce American words either. It's all part of the human experience or condition.Once a person is corrected linguistically, the communication becomes clear and concise. Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Since I train in Japan, yeah we use alot of" Karate terminology". There are still times when I dont understand what my classmates are saying ,so I just nod and smile. I've learned to really closely observe the movements of my teachers and imitate the most subtle movements to make up for the times when I cant fully understand verbal explanations.Its funny when I go back home to train though, and I hear instructors speaking butchered Japanese terms.Lucky. You said when you go home..... are you just studied Karate in Japan, or are you there for other reasons? Do you notice a difference in the way they train in Japan? Reason I ask is because I'm looking to plan a trip in the near future for the intent to train in Japan. I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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