1. Bunkai
Misunderstood meaning: Application
Actual meaning: Analysis
2. Bushido
Misunderstood meaning: warrior way
Actual meaning: military-gentleman way
3. Dan
Misunderstood meaning: degree
Actual meaning: level, step or grade
4. Dojo
Misunderstood meaning: academy, school or studio
Actual meaning: “way place,” a location at which you study the deeper aspects of karate
5. Kata
Misunderstood meaning: prearranged set of movements
Actual meaning: form or shape
6. Kumite
Misunderstood meaning: sparring
Actual meaning: grappling or engagement of hands
7. Mokuso
Misunderstood meaning: meditation
Actual meaning: reflection and contemplation
8. Rei
Misunderstood meaning: bow
Actual meaning: spirit or soul
9. Reishiki
Misunderstood meaning: spirit
Actual meaning: manners, etiquette or correctness
Misunderstood meaning: Application
Actual meaning: Analysis
2. Bushido
Misunderstood meaning: warrior way
Actual meaning: military-gentleman way
3. Dan
Misunderstood meaning: degree
Actual meaning: level, step or grade
4. Dojo
Misunderstood meaning: academy, school or studio
Actual meaning: “way place,” a location at which you study the deeper aspects of karate
5. Kata
Misunderstood meaning: prearranged set of movements
Actual meaning: form or shape
6. Kumite
Misunderstood meaning: sparring
Actual meaning: grappling or engagement of hands
7. Mokuso
Misunderstood meaning: meditation
Actual meaning: reflection and contemplation
8. Rei
Misunderstood meaning: bow
Actual meaning: spirit or soul
9. Reishiki
Misunderstood meaning: spirit
Actual meaning: manners, etiquette or correctness