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Audio Terminology

You can use the following files to help learn the Japanese Karate terminology. This is a necessity for karate-ka going for Shodan, 1st Dan black belt.

KARATE TECHNIQUES

There are two formats available here, allowing you to listen to the techniques being spoken, and then you can repeat them back.


Format #2 - Second version is the same as the first but there is approximately a 3-5 second pause between each term - so you can test yourself verbally (ideal for use in your car or ipod!) or at home.

COUNTING

Practice your counting in Japanese from this link:


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