Bushido
Code of conduct for Samurai
Chakuza
Sit down
Do
1) Belly, usually right side 2) The way
Dojo
Practice hall
Hai
Yes
Hajime
Start
Hakama
Trouser-like garment
Keiko
Training, Practice.
Kendo GI
Upper garment for Kendo practice
Kiai
Reflection of Ki (energy) expressed in loud voice (Kakegoe)
Kirikaeshi
Exercise of alternately hitting left and right Men
Kote
Forearm, usually right side
Men
Head
Mokuso
Sit quietly to meditate
Rei
1) Bow. 2) Respect.
Seiza
1) Sit properly
Sensei
Teacher
Shinai
Bamboo stick representing a Katana
Shomen
1) Top of the head. 2) Upper part of the Dojo
Tare
A Kendo armor that protects the lower abdomen and thighs
Yame
Stop

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