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    Meaning of the Japanese word ESAH! (or maybe ESA!) in Karate?

    Students of a local Kenpo Karate dojo frequently call out "ESAH!" when fellow students perform exceptionally well in class. The Sensei has said that this word means "energy" or "power" in Japanese, and is used to cheer on students when they're giving it their best effort. For the life of me I...
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