Commands

 Shinzen ni rei : Litterally « Salute the Shinzen » Salute standing UP, the sword in the right hand, blade at 45°, edge down.

 Sensei ni rei : Litterally « Salute the teacher » . Salute in the « seiza » stance. Sword laying on your right side, blade inside, tsuba at knee level. The student MUST salute for a bit longer than the sensei. It’s a mark of respect.

 Otagai ni rei : Litterally « Salute your comrades ». Salute in the « seiza » stance. Sword laying on your right side, blade inside, tsuba at knee level. The student MUST salute for a bit longer than the sensei. It’s a mark of respect.

 Mokuso : Litterally « Meditate ». In the « seiza » stance, hand on your thighs halfway up. Shoulder relaxed, eyes hal-closed (alway stay aware of the potential ennemy). Take very deep breath.

 To rei : Litterally « Salut your sword ». This salute usually takes place after the "sempai" has called for «Mokuso yame». Salute in the « seiza » stance. Sword laying in front, blade facing you. There again, the student MUST salute for a bit longer than the sensei.

Japanese Kanji

神前に礼 Shinzen ni rei

先生に礼 Sensei ni rei

お互いに礼 Otagaini ni rei

黙想 Mokuso

刀礼 Torei