26. Kiai
Scream; yell; shout
27. Kihon
Basic
28. Kikentai icchi
Ki - spirit; ken - sword; tai - body; icchi - as one. A conceptual term to describe all the actions at the moment of impact; as to scream, strike to the target, and the "stomping" all at the same time on each attack
29. Kirikaeshi
A basic kendo striking excercise which the attacker will strike 9 times alternatively left and right side of the defender's helmet forward and backward. This exercise was developed in the 1800's to help Kendoists develop stronger cutting techniques, stamina, vigor, and spirit.
30. Kohai
Junior; a person who is less experience, lower rank, or younger than one self
31. Kote
Gaunlet(s)
32. Koutai
Alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
33. Kumdo
Korean term for "Kendo"
34. Kyudan
Ninth degree; 9 degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system In Kendo, Kyudan is an honorary title that granted by the emperor of Japan and the Kendo community - it cannot be obtained as a rank through testing.
35. Men
Helmet; face
36. Mohan geiko
Exhibition practice; demonstration practice;
37. Motodachi
The receiver when practicing in pair
38. Mudansha
Literal translation: non-degree-person; non black belt
39. Nanadan
Seventh degree; 7 degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
40. Nidan
Second degree; two degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
41. Nihonme
Kendo kata for #2. Also mean 2nd bout (during a match)
42. Nikyu
Level 2 - one level below Level 1 (Ikkyu). 2 belts before black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
43. Oji-waza
Counter techniques
44. Okuri-ashi
Sliding steps with right foot leading
45. Rei
Etiquette; manner
46. Rokudan
Sixth degree; 6 degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
47. Sandan
Third degree; three degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
48. Sankyu
Level 3
49. Seiretsu
Line up; form a line;
50. Seme
Pressure