Understanding Ōsu 押忍: Jargon for Respect and Discipline in Karate
Ōsu, Ōss, Ōssss! 押忍: “The Ō word”... All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - April 1, 2024. The Ōsu Conundrum: Navigating the Nuances of a Traditional Karate Greeting In the world of traditional Karate, few words are as ubiquitous and yet as misunderstood as "Ōsu"