| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| Arigato | Thank you |
| Ashi Bari | Leg sweep |
| Bo Jitsu | Stick fighting |
| Bunkai | Application |
| Bushido | Code of the warrior |
| Dan | Black belt rank |
| Do | The way |
| Do Itashi Mashite | You're welcome |
| Dojo | Place of the way (training hall/school) |
| Embusen | Starting and finishing point |
| Embu Taikai | Celebration of the martial arts |
| Game Waza | Ground techniques |
| Gi | Uniform |
| Hai | Yes |
| Hajime | Start |
| Han | Work group |
| Honbu | Main dojo |
| Hayaku | Fast |
| Hidari | Left |
| Hidoi | Hard |
| Hiki Ashi | Chamber leg |
| Himitsu | Hidden technique |
| Ichitai Ichi | One on one / Face to face |
| Ikken Hissatsu | To kill with a single strike |
| Ippon Kumite | Point fighting |
| Jo | The place of |
| Jujitsu | Grappling art / gentle art |
| Kamae | Fighting attitude |
| Karate | Empty hand |
| Karate Ka | Student of karate |
| Kata | Form |
| Ki | Life force |
| Kiai | Battle yell |
| Kihon | Basics |
| Kihon Ido | Basics with movement |
| Kime | Focus |
| Kiotsuke | Come to attention |
| Konbanwa | Good evening |
| Konnichiwa | Good day |
| Kubudo | Training in the way of ancient weapons |
| Kudasai | Please |
| Kumite | Fighting |
| Kuzushi | To break one's balance |
| Kyu | Student rank |
| Makiwara | Punching board |
| Mawatte | Turn |
| Migi | Right |
| Mokuso | Meditation |
| Nage Waza | Throwing Techniques |
| Obi | Belt |
| Onegaishimasu | Thank you for teaching me |
| Osu | Keep pushing/never give up |
| Randori | Speed drills |
| Reigi | Courtesy |
| Rei | Bow |
| Renma | Constant polishing |
| Seiza | Sit with respect |
| Sempei | Oldest brother/sister |
| Sensei | Teacher |
| Shihan | Teacher of black belts |
| Shime Waza | Choking techniques |
| Shomen | Place of honor |
| Shugo | Hard training |
| Tai Sabaki | Body shifting |
| Tate | Rise |
| Tameshiwari | To test and to break |
| Tori | Attacker |
| Uchi Deshi | Personal students/inner circle |
| Ude Tate | Push-ups |
| Uke | Beginner/Fool |
| Ukemi | Breakfall |
| Waza | Technique |
| Yakusoku Kumite | Prearranged sparring/promise fighting |
| Yame | Stop |
| Yasumi | Rest |
| Yoi | Open ready |
| Yudansha | Black belt |
| Zanchin | Iron mask/presence of mind |