Japanese ... Grrrrrrr

[Safroot]

One day you will go to class and know the terminology. My sensei stopped using Japanese in class (it's a long story) so I feel like I missed out on that part of training. As such, I can't speak to the length of time it will take. That being said, being a student learning foreign languages, I can suggest that you study and be vigilant! One day your sensei is going to shout out an instruction and you'll know exactly what they mean by it.

I thing english class will be much more better ... I feel like you need to master the art ... kicks, punches, blocks, kata, combinations whatever the language is ... too complicated to be only Japanese ... wish my sesnsi change it to english

[hammer]

My sempai uses the Japanese terminology but demonstrates the techniques...I've tried to look up the terms and memorize some of them, but in my own personal experience doing helps to learn the terms better than studying. The older brain doesn't absorb like it used to...oh well.

[Safroot]

My sempai uses the Japanese terminology but demonstrates the techniques...I've tried to look up the terms and memorize some of them, but in my own personal experience doing helps to learn the terms better than studying. The older brain doesn't absorb like it used to...oh well.

Too difficult for me actually ... I am 31 YO but my brain can't absorb it

[Nidan Melbourne]

Takes time to learn the japanese terminology!

[mazzybear]

Are there any Kyokoshin books with the Japanese terminology and pictures of the techniques being performed? This should help, I found Shingo Ohgami's books on Wado Ryu very helpful in learning the Japanese terms as well as the correct technique. If you can find one on Kyokoshin then invest in it, it will be an invaluable learning tool. Unfortunately you can't really use one from another style due to differnces in technique names and execution.

I had a quick look online and this book by Mas Oyama seems to be popping up again and again.

http://www.amazon.com/Oyamas-Essential-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0806988444/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_1_AEFG?ie=UTF8&refRID=06MWGYJ2RW1261GM6QBH

Hope this helps.

M.

[Safroot]

Are there any Kyokoshin books with the Japanese terminology and pictures of the techniques being performed? This should help, I found Shingo Ohgami's books on Wado Ryu very helpful in learning the Japanese terms as well as the correct technique. If you can find one on Kyokoshin then invest in it, it will be an invaluable learning tool. Unfortunately you can't really use one from another style due to differnces in technique names and execution.

I had a quick look online and this book by Mas Oyama seems to be popping up again and again.

http://www.amazon.com/Oyamas-Essential-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0806988444/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_1_AEFG?ie=UTF8&refRID=06MWGYJ2RW1261GM6QBH

Hope this helps.

M.

Thanks so much. I have this book already ... It's an amazing one but my problem is that terms never stick to mind but sure i will do it one day

[DWx]

It depends how you learn as to how best you'll absorb the language. Keep at it though. Eventually you'll absorb itm

I know when I have to learn stuff like this I like to break it down. Do something like pick 5 words you will learn each week. Like this week learn the names of 5 different stances and next week the names of five different punches (but only techniques you actually know, don't get ahead of yourself!). Or maybe learn the terms relating to the kata you are currently learning. Have a notebook or something of terms you've learnt and compiled.

[Safroot]

It depends how you learn as to how best you'll absorb the language. Keep at it though. Eventually you'll absorb itm

I know when I have to learn stuff like this I like to break it down. Do something like pick 5 words you will learn each week. Like this week learn the names of 5 different stances and next week the names of five different punches (but only techniques you actually know, don't get ahead of yourself!). Or maybe learn the terms relating to the kata you are currently learning. Have a notebook or something of terms you've learnt and compiled.

Good idea ... I will try it for sure

[Nevinyrral]

In the school I learn my sensei only uses japanese names, he does not translate it, and I think that way its easier to learn

[Safroot]

In the school I learn my sensei only uses japanese names, he does not translate it, and I think that way its easier to learn

I am not sure if this would be easier ?! for me it would be the HELL