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WA-UKE
A block where the path taken is similar to the yoko-uke. Imagine wiping a wall in front of you with your palm in a half-circle. At the end of the block the hand is angled slightly to the outside. This block occurs in the Shinpa kata.

WAZA
Technique(s).

WAZA ARI
"Half point"

YAMA ZUKI
Mountain Punch. A wide U-shaped dual punch.

YAME
Stop!

YASUMI
Rest. A term used by the instructor to have the students relax, normally following a long series of drills.

YOI
Ready.

YOKO
Side.

YOKO GERI KEAGE
Side Snap Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEAGE.

YOKO GERI KEKOMI
Side Thrust Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEKOMI.

YOKO MAWASHI EMPI UCHI
Striking with the elbow to the side.

YOKO TOBI GERI
Flying Side Kick.

YOWAI
"Weak Focus"

YUDANSHA
Black belt holder (any rank).

ZA-REI
The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position.

ZANSHIN
Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks.

ZENKUTSU DACHI
Forward Stance.

ZENSHIN
Forward.

ZORI
Japanese slippers.