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- Belt Ranking - The belt a student wears is color-coded to indicate his or her progress in Karate. For specifics, see our rankings page.
- Dojo - "School" or place where one trains.
- Gichin Funakoshi - The founder of Shotokan Karate
- International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) - One of the largest martial arts organizations worldwide, the ISKF ensures the quality and consistency of Shotokan training worldwide.
- Japan Karate Association (JKA) - The "umbrella organization" which includes the ISKF. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the JKA oversees many schools of Japanese martial arts.
- Karate - "Empty Hand" - a form of self-defense taught without the use of weapons.
- Kata - Sometimes referred to in other styles as "Forms", a Kata is a series of movements put together into an imaginary battle against multiple opponents. Its purpose is to teach coordination of movement from one technique to another.
- Kumite - Sparring - the act of training with an opponent.
- Senpai - "Senior student" - assists the Sensei with teaching and instruction.
- Sensei - An instructor of karate
- Shotokan Tiger - The symbol of Shotkan
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