karateka
Dojo belt earner
A karateka is a person who practices karate.
The term comes from Japanese and is used by practitioners themselves: She's been a karateka since childhood.
The plural is either karateka or karatekas.
Woven rush floor mat
- senseiJapanese word for teacher
- giMartial arts uniform
- sempaiSenior mentor figure
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
floor · mirror · bow · membership · class · warm-up · lineup · etiquette
Martial arts movement pattern
Strap securing trousers
- obiJapanese robe sash
- danMartial arts proficiency level
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- promotionRank increase or publicity
stripes · yellow · orange · green · blue · purple · brown · black
Practice combat training
- kumiteControlled martial arts fighting
- opponentOne who contends against
- matchGame between opponents
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
competition · point · referee · counter · timing · distance · reaction · victory
Concentrated attention point
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- respectRegard with honor
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commitment · patience · humility · etiquette · concentration · restraint · willpower · determination
Following long-held customs
tatami
Woven rush floor mat
training · floor · mirror · bow · membership · class · warm-up · lineup · etiquette
kata
Martial arts movement pattern
belt
Strap securing trousers
promotion · stripes · yellow · orange · green · blue · purple · brown · black · white
sparring
Practice combat training
tournament · competition · point · referee · counter · timing · distance · reaction · victory · defeat
focus
Concentrated attention point
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- respectRegard with honor
dedication · commitment · patience · humility · etiquette · concentration · restraint · willpower · determination · fortitude
traditional
Following long-held customs
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- martial artstaekwondo, judo, kung fu, aikido, kickboxing
- fightersboxer, boxers, wrestler, Muhammad Ali, fighter
- warriorsfighter, knight, footsoldier, barbarian, samurai
- sumoyokozuna, makuuchi, sumo wrestler, grand champion, stablemate
karatekaboxer
Combat sport competitor
judoka · wrestler · kickboxer · muay thai fighter · sumo wrestler
karatekapacifist
Anti-violence believer
civilian · non-combatant · bystander · conscientious objector
- karate chopStriking with hand's edge
- karate beltMartial arts rank indicator
- karate kickStriking foot technique
- karate masterExpert martial arts instructor
- karate schoolMartial arts training facility
- karate stanceMartial arts body alignment