| Counting in Japanese | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ichi | Itchy |
| 2 | Ni | Knee |
| 3 | San | Sahn |
| 4 | Chi | Chee |
| 5 | Go | Go |
| 6 | Roku | Rook |
| 7 | Shichi | Sitch |
| 8 | Hachi | Hat-chi |
| 9 | Kyu | Cue |
| 10 | Ju | Jue |
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Basic Terms |
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| Line Up | Shugo | Shoe-go |
| Attention | Kyotsuke | Ki-O-skay |
| Ready | Yoi | Yo-E |
| Sit down | Saiza | Say-za |
| Bow | Rei | Ray |
| Please Teach Me | Onegai/Shimasu | Own-A-gaash-A-mas |
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Training Hall or Place of Enlightenment |
Dojo | Doe-joe |
| Teacher | Sensei | Sen-say |
| Begin (start) | Hajime | Ha-Gee-may |
| Thank you | Arrigato | Are-ray-gato |
| Thank You Very Much | Domo Arrigato | Dome-O Are-ray-gato |
| Basic Stances (Dachi) | |
| Shizentai-dachi | Natural stance |
| Jigotai-dachi | Wide open leg stance |
| Zenkutsu-dachi | Front leg bent stance |
| Nekoashi-dachi | Cat stance |
| Naihanchi-dachi | Straddle leg (horse) stance |