A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

MA-AI
Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques.

MAAI GA TOH
"not proper distance"

MAE
Front.

MAE ASHI GERI
Kicking with the front leg.

MAE EMPI
Forward Elbow Strike.

MAE GERI KEAGE
Front Snap Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEAGE.

MAE GERI KEKOMI
Front Thrust Kick. Also referred to as MAE KEKOMI.

MAE UKEMI
forward fall/roll.

MAKOTO
A feeling of absolute sincerity and total frankness, which requires a pure mind, free from pressure of events.

MANABU
"Learning by imitating." A method of studying movement and techniques by following and imitating the instructor.

MANJI UKE
A Double block where one arm executes GEDAN BARAI to one side, while the other arm executes JODAN UCHI UKE (or JODAN SOTO YOKO TE).

MATTE
"Wait".

MAWASHI EMPI UCHI
Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI HIJI ATE.

MAWASHI GERI
Roundhouse Kick.

MAWASHI HIJI ATE
Circular Elbow Strike. Also referred to as MAWASHI EMPI UCHI.

MAWASHI ZUKI
Roundhouse Punch.

MAWAT-TE
A command given by the instructor for students to turn around.

MIENAI
"I could not see." A call by a judge to indicate that a given technique was not visible form his/her angle.

MIGI
Right.

MIKAZUKI GERI
Crescent Kick.

MOKUSO
Meditation. Practice often begins or ends with a brief period of meditation. The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop cognitive equanimity. Perhaps more importantly, meditation is an opportunity to become aware of conditioned patterns of thought and behavior so that such patterns can be modified, eliminated or more efficiently put to use.

MOROTE UKE
Augmented Block. One arm and fist support the other arm in a block.

MOROTE ZUKI
U-Punch. Punching with both fists simultaneously. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI.

MOTO NO ICHI
"Original Position." Contestants, Referee and Judge return to their respective standing lines.

MUDANSHA
Students without black-belt ranking.

MUMOBI
"Warning for lack of regard for ones own safety." Referee points one index finger in the air at a 60 degree angle on the side of the offender.

ONEGAI SHIMASU
"I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request." This is said to one's partner when initiating practice.

OSAE UKE
Pressing Block.

OTOSHI EMPI UCHI
An elbow strike by dropping the elbow. Also referred to as Otoshi Hiji Ate.

OYAYUBI IPPON KEN
Thumb Knuckle.

OYO WAZA
Applications interpreted from techniques in Kata, implicated according to a given condition.