Kenpo (Chinese) (kempo) Way or Law of the Fist
Karate (Japanese) Empty Hands
Kwoon (Chinese) School
Dojo (Japanese) School
Oss Greeting
Sijo (see-jo) Chinese title to address grand teacher/master
Sigung (see-gung) Literally: Grandfather. Usually refers to Sifu's Sifu
Sifu (see-fu) Chinese title to address teacher/master (father figure)
Simu (see-mu) Literally: Mother. Usually chief female instructor
Sensei (sin-say) Teacher
Sibok (see-bok) Uncle: Sifu's equivalent at another school
Siji (see-gee) Older Sister. Assistant instructor
Si-hing (see-hing) Older brother. Assistant instructor
Sidai (see-di) Classmate
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BELT RANKS |
| Belt | Class |
| Orange | Shichikyu |
| Purple | Rokkyu |
| Blue | Gokyu |
| Green | Yonkyu |
| Brown 1 stripe | Sankyu |
| Brown 2 stripes | Nikyu |
| Brown 3 stripes | Ikkyu |
| Black 1 stripe | Shodan |
| Black 2 stripes | Nidan |
| Black 3 stripes | Sandan |
| Black 4 stripes | Yondan |
| Black 5 stripes | Godan |
| Black 6 stripes | Rokudan |
| Black 7 stripes | Schichidan |
| Black 8 stripes | Hachidan |
| Black 9 stripes | Kudan |
| Black 10 stipes | Judan |
Out of profound respect for the founder, the late Grand Master Ed Parker, the Tenth Degree Black Belt will not again be awarded.
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Last update: May 20, 2010