EMBUSEN

Performance Line, the Floor pattern of a given kata. All Shotokan Kata will start and finish on the same spot. If in competition you finish more than one pace from your start point, marks will be deducted.

EMPI (1)

One the Black Belt level KATA, translated as 'Flying Swallow'. This Kata was originally called Wanshu. It is also said to be one of the oldest kata.

EMPI (2)

Elbow. Sometimes referred to as HIJI or spelt Enpi.

EMPI SURI UKE

See Hiji Suri Uke.

EMPI UCHI

Elbow Strike (also called HIJI-ATE).

EMPI UKE

Elbow Block, a blocking action using the elbow.

EN

Circle.

ENGETSU UKE

Circular Foot Block.

ENOREI

Relax. You may also see this as Enoy.

ENOY

Relax. Students should stay in the 'Yame' position until Enoy is called. You may also see this as Enorei.

ENPI

Elbow, now normally spelt as Empi but you may still see it spelt this way.

ENSHIN

Centre of a Circle / Circular.

EN-SHO

Round Heel, an alternative name for KAKATO.

ERI

Lapel, as in the lapel on a Gi.

ERI TSUKAMI

Lapel Grab.