51. Sempai
Senior; someone who is higher ranking; older; or more experienced than one self
52. Sensei
Teacher; doctor; instructor;
53. Shiai
Match; competition
54. Shiaijo
Match arena
55. Shidachi
The defender
56. Shinai
Bamboo Sword
57. Shinpan
Referees; judges
58. Shinsa
Test; exam; grading
59. Shodan
First Degree; Black belt degree in comparison to other martial art belts system
60. Shogo
A title which indicates one's level of achievement as a kendoist. 3 titles consist of: Renshi < Kyoshi < Hanshi - for Hanshi is the highest level of achievement for a Kendoist
61. Shoubu
Win or defeat; bout; match; In Kendo, usually means "1 point match" or sudden death match
62. Suburi
Basic Kendo swinging exercise
63. Suri-ashi
Sliding steps
64. Suriage
A technique to swift the opponent's shinai off and counter at the same time; part of Oji-waza
65. Taikai
Tournament; mass gathering; convention; championship
66. Tasuki
A red or white cloth that tie on each competitor's back during a Kendo match to be identified by the judges. In Kumdo, blue and white cloth are use.
67. Toma
Two steps striking distance
68. Tsuba
Sword guard
69. Tsuki
A stab; a jab; Usually to the throat area in Kendo
70. Uchidachi
The attacker
71. Uchikomigeiko
A 10-15 seconds open targets striking exercise, the attacker attacks whatever target(s) is opened, and focus on using big techniques.
72. Utsu
To strike (verb)
73. Waza
Technique(s)
74. Yondan
Fourth degree; 4 degrees black belt in comparison to other martial art belts system
75. Zanshin
A conceptual term to describe showing strong spirit after each strike with loud kiai and posture