Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate

Some basic terms you will hear in class:

• Dojo - School
• 'Os' - 'Yes', or 'I get it' (this is our standard response)
• Gi - The outfit we wear
• Kata - A series of moves designed to simulate battle against multiple opponents

Georgetown College Karate Club - Basics of Karate

The style of Karate we practice is called Shotokan. It comes from Japan, and is one of the largest styles worldwide. All rankings are internationally recognized by the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and the Japan Karate Association.

Counting Ichi One Ni Two San Three Shi Four Go Five Roku Six Shichi Seven Hachi Eight Ku Nine Ju Ten	Ranks Shodan First Nidan Second Sandan Third Yondan Fourth Godan Fifth Rankings are measured in units called Kyu. The following belt system is a specific guide to our rankings:
More on Ranks: Belt Color System Students begin their ranking at 10 Kyu, and work their way upwards to Iyu-Kyu (1). 10-9 Kyu White 4th Kyu (Yon) Purple I 8th Kyu (Hachi) Yellow 3rd Kyu (San) Brown III 7th Kyu (Shichi) Orange 2nd Kyu (Ni) Brown II 6th Kyu (Rok) Green 1st Kyu (Ik) Brown I 5th Kyu (Go) Purple II 1st Dan (Sho) Black
Ceremony Seiretsu Line Up Seiza Sit Down Makso Close Eyes Yame Open Eyes Shoman Ni Rei Bow to the School Sensei Ni Rei Bow to the Teacher	Dojo Kun (Precepts of the Dojo) Seek Perfection of Character Be Faithful Endeavor to Excel Respect Others Refrain from Violent Behavior Ijo - So Be It