Terminology & Dojo Etiquette

It is expected that every student knows some Japanese terms:

Find the list of Japanese terms we use during training sessions and for opening and closing rituals in the Downloads section.

An more extensive list of Japanese terms for Karate and Kobudo techniques, commands, and everyday life, is displayed at https://www.karateshorinkan.com/terms.php

It is expected that every student respects and follows the OBI Dojo etiquette

Find the Okinawan Budo Institute Dojo Etiquette in the Downloads section

Find the Shorin Ryu Shorinkan Opening and Closing rituals in the Downloads section