REI (1)

Bow, Respect. A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow.

REI (2)

Zero, Naught.

REIGI

Etiquette. Also referred to as REISHIKI. Observance of proper etiquette at all times (but especially observance of proper DOJO etiquette) is as much a part of one's training as the practice of techniques. Observation of etiquette indicates one's sincerity, one's willingness to learn, and one's recognition of the rights and interests of others.

REIMYO TOTE

Miraculous Karate.

REISHIKI

Etiquette. See Reigi.

REN

Consecutive (e. g. punches / kicks, Ren Tsuki / Ren Geri. )

REN-GERI

Consecutive Kicking, alternate kicking i. e. left and then right.

RENOJI DACHI

A stance with feet making a 'L-shape. ' if called as Migi Renoji Dachi, it means the Right foot is in front and Hidari Renoji Dachi the left foot is in front.

REN-TSUKI

Consecutive Punching, alternate punching i. e. left and then right.

RENRAKU

Combinations. In relation to fighting combinations.

RENRAKU WAZA

Combination Techniques. Multiple attacks and defences performed in succession.

ROKKOTSU

Rib.

RONIN

A leaderless samurai, he was seen as being of low moral virtue.

RYO

Both or Both Sides. When said by itself this would be 'Ryoho'.

RYOASHI

Both Feet or Legs.

RYO EMPI BARAI AGE

Both Elbows Sweeping Rise, As seen at the start of the Kata Tekki Nidan. This same move could also be called Ryo Hiji Harai Age. It can be used when you have been grabbed from behind in a 'bear hug' style grab, lifting your attackers arms and freeing yourself. When used for real you should at the same time bend your knees quickly in order to drop your body weight and therefore assist you.

RYO GAN TSUKI

Both Eye Punch/Thrust. This is an application of Nihon Nukite.

RYO KEN KOSHI KAMAE

Both Fists On Hip Stance. A stance where the fists are clenched and placed on the hips. So that the two large knuckles are touching the hips. As seen in the Katas Heian Sandan and Gankaku.

RYO KOSHI KAMAE

Both Hip Stance. A stance where the fists are clenched and placed on the hips. So that the bottoms of the fists are touching the hips. As seen in the Kata Heian Yondan prior to the reverse wedge block.

RYOSOKU

Both Sides.

RYOTE

Both Hands.

RYO TE DORI or RYO TE TSUKAMI

Both Hand Grasp. When you use both of your hands to grasp your attacker.

RYO TE FUSE

Both Hand Defence / Both Hands To Ground, as seen in the Kata Kanku Dai. Where you drop to the ground with both of your hands on it.

RYO WAN GEDAN KAKIWAKE

Both Arm Lower Level Reverse Wedge, As seen in the Kata JI-ON.

RYO WAN KAMAE

Both Arm Stance a wide arm stance, where the arms are held at 45 degree's from the body, helps gives stability when practising basic kicking techniques.

RYO WAN MAWASHI UDE UKE

Both Arm Round House Forearm Block, as seen in the Kata Kanku Dai.

RYO WAN UCHI-UDE KE

Both Arm Inside Fore-Arm Block, as seen in the Kata Meikyo.

RYU

In Karate we use it to mean 'School' or 'Style'. RYU really means to flow, drift or circulate. It is made up of two kanji. The left one being the symbol for water and the right one being a foetus in the 'easiest position for delivery' a head presentation. The foetus is pictured with flowing hair. The kanji when combined is used for the current or flow of a river. RYU has been used to mean "style" or "method" because of the way Karate was taught. In more primitive times, the style was "handed down"-"Circulated" from master to pupil - hence the use of the character RYU. Ryu is also the Japanese for Dragon.