Martial Arts Terminology – Karate, Taekwondo, etc.

Each martial arts style has its own unique terminology. Moreover, many martial arts schools use foreign language words and commands to describe their techniques, counting systems (i.e. numbers 1-20), kicks, stances, etc. For example, if you are attending a Taekwondo school, you might need to learn how to count in Korean. Therefore, we are providing you with the key words, numbers and commands used by different martial arts styles.

Martial Arts Terminology

How To Count In Martial Arts (Foreign Language Numbers)

Common Phrases (i.e. Hello, Goodbye and Thank You)

  • Brazilian Language – Brazilian phrases for martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, etc.
  • Chinese Language – Mandarin phrases for martial arts such as Kung Fu, Sanshou, etc.
  • Filipino Language – Filipino phrases for martial arts such as Eskrima, etc.
  • Korean Language – Korean phrases for martial arts such as Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, etc.
  • Japanese Language – Japanese phrases for martial arts such as Karate, Aikido, Judo, etc.
  • Russian Language – Russian phrases for martial arts such as Sambo, Systema, etc.
  • Thai Language – Thai phrases for martial arts such as Muay Thai.

Japanese Numbers for Karate, Aikido, Judo, etc.