LEXICON OF JAPANESE TERMINOLOGY: KIHON

    
         
    Kihon (基本)(Japanese) is the term for the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese budo arts. A strictly defined kihon practice is essential to all elements introduced later. At the simple level this would include stances, punches, kicks and blocks, cuts and thrusts but also includes basic representative kata.    
         
    Kihon techniques tend to be practiced often, in many cases during each practice session. They are considered the road to improvement of all movements of greater complexity. An analogy to basketball might be helpful; Even NBA stars continue to practice dribbling, passing, free throws, jump shots, etc. An outstanding player, although creative beyond the basics, could never play the game without them.    
         
    Kihon in Karate    
    Styles of karate differ greatly in their focus or lack thereof on kihon. Some styles have a set of twelve basic kata that are practiced consistently every single class. Some styles might have scores of techniques that are each only practiced every couple of months.    
         
    Source: Wikipedia    
         
 

 
     
 

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