etiquette


  • shugo -- row up!
  • seirets -- straight line!
  • sensei -- master, teacher
  • ken-shi -- shorinji kempo students
  • lei -- salutation
  • naole -- arms down!
  • lenshu-o-hajime-masu -- salutation from sensei to kensshi
  • onegai-shimasu -- salutation from kensshi to sensei
  • lenshu owarime-masu -- salutation from sensei (at end of lesson)
  • arigato goza-imashita -- thanking for lesson
  • gasho -- salutation or greeting
  • chiyakuza (tjakza) -- sit down! (zazen way)
  • me-moku -- close eyes!
  • chosoku -- control breating!
  • kiritsu -- stand up!
  • kesshu -- hands down (lock thumbs,fold)
  • hai -- yes!
  • yoi -- be ready!
  • kamae -- take position!
  • hajime -- start!
  • yame -- stop!