A-K Flashcards
(285 cards)
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AGATSU
A
victory over your egoism
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victory over your egoism
A
AGATSU
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AI
A
harmony or unification
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harmony or unification
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AI
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Q
AI HANMI
A
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
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Q
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
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AI HANMI
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Q
AI NUKE
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mutual escape
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mutual escape
A
AI NUKE
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AI UCHI
A
mutual kill
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mutual kill
A
AI UCHI
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AIKI
A
blending or harmonizing of KI
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blending or harmonizing of KI
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AIKI
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AIKIDO
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the way of harmony with ki
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the way of harmony with ki
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AIKIDO
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AIKIDOKA
A
The practitioner of AIKIDO.
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The practitioner of AIKIDO.
A
AIKIDOKA
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Q
AIKIOTOSHI
A
Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.
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Q
Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.
A
AIKIOTOSHI
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ASHI
A
foot or leg
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Q
foot or leg
A
ASHI
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Q
ASHIKUBI
A
ankle
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ankle
A
ASHIKUBI
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ASHI SABAKI
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footwork
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Q
footwork
A
ASHI SABAKI
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ATEMI
strike or blow to the body
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strike or blow to the body
ATEMI
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AYA
See KOSA.
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AYUMI ASHI
walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot
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walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot
AYUMI ASHI
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BANGO HAJIME
begin counting
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begin counting
BANGO HAJIME
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BO
wooden staff - esp 6' or greater in length
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wooden staff - esp 6' or greater in length
BO
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BOKKEN
The wooden practice sword used as a substitute a steel blade in SUBURI practice. The BOKKEN matches in weight and shape the approximate dimensions of a real sword. Depending upon its exact size or construction, BOKKEN may also be called BOKUTO, SUBURITO, KAISUBURITO, HAKUSUBURITO, or JIGEN SUBURITO.
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The wooden practice sword used as a substitute a steel blade in SUBURI practice. The BOKKEN matches in weight and shape the approximate dimensions of a real sword. Depending upon its exact size or construction, BOKKEN may also be called BOKUTO, SUBURITO, KAISUBURITO, HAKUSUBURITO, or JIGEN SUBURITO.
BOKKEN
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BOKKEN MOTOE
Put back the BOKKEN.
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Put back the BOKKEN.
BOKKEN MOTOE
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BOKKEN YOI
Wield the BOKKEN.
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Wield the BOKKEN.
BOKKEN YOI
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BUDO
Martial way.
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Martial way.
BUDO
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BUKI WAZA
Weapon techniques.
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Weapon techniques.
BUKI WAZA
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BUSHIDO
The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.
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The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.
BUSHIDO
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CHINKON KISHIN
Calm the spirit and return to the divine, a centering exercise.
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Calm the spirit and return to the divine, a centering exercise.
CHINKON KISHIN
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CHOKU-ZUKI
Straight punch.
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Straight punch.
CHOKU-ZUKI
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CHOKUSEN
Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.
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Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.
CHOKUSEN
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CHUDAN
Middle level/position.
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Middle level/position.
CHUDAN
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CHUSHIN
Center.
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Center.
CHUSHIN
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DAI
Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.
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Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.
DAI
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DAN
Level, black belt rank.
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Level, black belt rank.
DAN
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DESHI
Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.
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Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.
DESHI
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DO (MICHI)
A road, path or way. Refers to any several disciplines designed to train the practitioner in technical skills which have as their ultimate goal the perfection of the character/spirit.
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A road, path or way. Refers to any several disciplines designed to train the practitioner in technical skills which have as their ultimate goal the perfection of the character/spirit.
DO (MICHI)
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DOHAI
One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.
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One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.
DOHAI
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DOJO
Literally the place of the way.
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Literally the place of the way.
DOJO
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DOJOCHO
The head of the DOJO.
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The head of the DOJO.
DOJOCHO
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DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA
Thank you very much for what you have done. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU is thank you very much for what you are doing/are going to do. Polite and formal.
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Thank you very much for what you have done. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU is thank you very much for what you are doing/are going to do. Polite and formal.
DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA
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DOSA
A movement.
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A movement.
DOSA
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DOSHU
Head of the way.
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Head of the way.
DOSHU
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EMPI UCHI
Elbow striking.
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Elbow striking.
EMPI UCHI
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ERI
Collar.
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Collar.
ERI
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ERI-DORI/MOCHI
Collar grab.
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Collar grab.
ERI-DORI/MOCHI
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FUKUSHIDOIN
Assistant instructor.
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Assistant instructor.
FUKUSHIDOIN
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FUKUSO TOTONOETE
Fix your uniform.
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Fix your uniform.
FUKUSO TOTONOETE
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FUMIKOMI
“Stepping in” with the back foot.
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“Stepping in” with the back foot.
FUMIKOMI
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FUTARI
Two person/people.
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Two person/people.
FUTARI
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GAESHI (KAESHI)
Reversal/outward turning movement.
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Reversal/outward turning movement.
GAESHI (KAESHI)
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GAMMEN
Face.
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Face.
GAMMEN
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GEDAN
Lower level/position.
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Lower level/position.
GEDAN
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GERI (KERI)
Kicking.
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Kicking.
GERI (KERI)
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GI (KI)
Properly KEIKOGI or training costume, DOGI or SHITAGI meaning undergarments, or KIMONO meaning traditional Japanese style clothing.
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Properly KEIKOGI or training costume, DOGI or SHITAGI meaning undergarments, or KIMONO meaning traditional Japanese style clothing.
GI (KI)
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GIRI (KIRI)
Cutting.
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Cutting.
GIRI (KIRI)
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GOKYO
Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.
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Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.
GOKYO
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GYAKU
Reverse.
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Reverse.
GYAKU
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GYAKU HANMI
When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).
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When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).
GYAKU HANMI
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GYAKU MAWASHI
Circling in the opposite direction.
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Circling in the opposite direction.
GYAKU MAWASHI
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HAI
Yes (formal). E is informal, HA is polite. HE means no but sounds harsh, so CHIGAIMASU meaning “is different” (formal) is often used.
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Yes (formal). E is informal, HA is polite. HE means no but sounds harsh, so CHIGAIMASU meaning “is different” (formal) is often used.
HAI
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HAJIME
Begin.
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Begin.
HAJIME
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HAKAMA
There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.
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There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.
HAKAMA
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HANMI
Half forward stance, thus HIDARI HANMI is a left oblique stance. AIKIDO uses SANKAKUTAI NO HANMI, a triangular stance in which the heels are in line and the feet form a rough right angle. A type of KAMAE.
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Half forward stance, thus HIDARI HANMI is a left oblique stance. AIKIDO uses SANKAKUTAI NO HANMI, a triangular stance in which the heels are in line and the feet form a rough right angle. A type of KAMAE.
HANMI
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HANMI HANDACHI
Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.
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Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.
HANMI HANDACHI
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HAPPO
8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).
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8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).
HAPPO
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HARA
Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.
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Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.
HARA
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HASSO NO KAMAE
“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.
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“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.
HASSO NO KAMAE
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HENKA WAZA
Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.
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Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.
HENKA WAZA
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HIDARI
Left.
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Left.
HIDARI
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HIJI
Elbow.
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Elbow.
HIJI
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HIJI-GIRI
Elbow cut.
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Elbow cut.
HIJI-GIRI
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HIJI-DORI/MOCHI
Elbow grasp.
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Elbow grasp.
HIJI-DORI/MOCHI
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HIJI OSAE
Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.
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Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.
HIJI OSAE
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HIJI-JIME
Elbow lock.
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Elbow lock.
HIJI-JIME
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HIKI ASHI
Step back.
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Step back.
HIKI ASHI
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HIRIKI NO YOSEI
Elbow power cultivation.
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Elbow power cultivation.
HIRIKI NO YOSEI
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HITORI WAZA
One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.
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One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.
HITORI WAZA
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HIYAKU
Jump.
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Jump.
HIYAKU
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HIYAKU UKEMI
Jumping break fall.
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Jumping break fall.
HIYAKU UKEMI
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HIZA
Knee.
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Knee.
HIZA
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ICHI NI TSUITE
Everyone to their place.
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Everyone to their place.
ICHI NI TSUITE
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IKKYO
First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.
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First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.
IKKYO
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IRIMI
Entering with the body (step or slide).
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Entering with the body (step or slide).
IRIMI
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IRIMI NAGE
Entering throw.
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Entering throw.
IRIMI NAGE
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IRIMI TENKAN
Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.
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Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.
IRIMI TENKAN
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JIYU WAZA
Free style practice of techniques.
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Free style practice of techniques.
JIYU WAZA
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JO (TSUE)
Walking stick, a 4’ – 5’ wooden staff which is used in AIKIDO as (1) a visible extension of one’s technique and personality, (2) a weapon to be neutralized, or (3) as an instrument of coordination.
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Walking stick, a 4’ – 5’ wooden staff which is used in AIKIDO as (1) a visible extension of one’s technique and personality, (2) a weapon to be neutralized, or (3) as an instrument of coordination.
JO (TSUE)
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JODAN
Upper level/position.
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Upper level/position.
JODAN
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JU (YAWARA)
Flexibility, suppleness.
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Flexibility, suppleness.
JU (YAWARA)
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JUJI
The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.
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The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.
JUJI
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JUJI-GARAMI
Cross shaped entanglement.
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Cross shaped entanglement.
JUJI-GARAMI
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JUJI NAGE
Arm cross throw.
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Arm cross throw.
JUJI NAGE
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JUJI YOKE
Arm cross evasion.
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Arm cross evasion.
JUJI YOKE
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JUMBI UNDO
Warm up exercise.
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Warm up exercise.
JUMBI UNDO
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KAESHI WAZA
Countering or escaping techniques.
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Countering or escaping techniques.
KAESHI WAZA
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KAITEN
Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.
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Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.
KAITEN
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KAKUJI HAJIME
Everyone by themselves, begin.
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Everyone by themselves, begin.
KAKUJI HAJIME
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KAMAE
Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.
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Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.
KAMAE
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KAMIZA
The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.
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The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.
KAMIZA
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KANCHO
Head of the house.
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Head of the house.
KANCHO
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KANJI
Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.
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Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.
KANJI
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KANKYU
Slow/fast.
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Slow/fast.
KANKYU
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KANREN WAZA
Applied technique.
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Applied technique.
KANREN WAZA
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KANSETSU
Joints, as in the arms and the legs.
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Joints, as in the arms and the legs.
KANSETSU
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KANSETSU WAZA
Joint techniques.
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Joint techniques.
KANSETSU WAZA
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KATA
A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.
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A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.
KATA
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KATA-DORI
One shoulder grasped.
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One shoulder grasped.
KATA-DORI
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KATAME
Locking or pinning techniques.
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Locking or pinning techniques.
KATAME
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KATANA
The steel sword of Japan when worn with the cutting edge up, thrust through a sash at the hip. Long swords which are attached to the belt with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge down are called TACHI. The KATANA may also be referred to as a SHINKEN to distinguish it from a BOKKEN.
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The steel sword of Japan when worn with the cutting edge up, thrust through a sash at the hip. Long swords which are attached to the belt with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge down are called TACHI. The KATANA may also be referred to as a SHINKEN to distinguish it from a BOKKEN.
KATANA
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KATATE
A single hand.
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A single hand.
KATATE
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KATATE-DORI/MOCHI
One hand grab.
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One hand grab.
KATATE-DORI/MOCHI
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KATSU JIN KEN
The sword that saves people’s lives.
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The sword that saves people’s lives.
KATSU JIN KEN
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KEIKO SHURYO
Class dismissed.
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Class dismissed.
KEIKO SHURYO
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KEN (TSURUGI)
A blade or sword, especially of the straight, two edged type, KEN is used as a prefix in several words relating to swordsmanship, including KENJUTSU or sword art, KENDO or sword way, KENSHI or swordsman, etc.
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A blade or sword, especially of the straight, two edged type, KEN is used as a prefix in several words relating to swordsmanship, including KENJUTSU or sword art, KENDO or sword way, KENSHI or swordsman, etc.
KEN (TSURUGI)
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KENJUTSU
Swordsmanship.
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Swordsmanship.
KENJUTSU
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KENSHO
Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.
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Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.
KENSHO
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KESA-GIRI
Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.
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Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.
KESA-GIRI
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KI
Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.
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Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.
KI
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KI MUSUBI
Connecting KI.
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Connecting KI.
KI MUSUBI
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KIAI
A KAKEGOE or shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all one’s energy, or otherwise dominating your opponent – for example the look in your eyes, or the way you stand.
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A KAKEGOE or shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all one’s energy, or otherwise dominating your opponent – for example the look in your eyes, or the way you stand.
KIAI
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KIHON DOSA
Basic movement.
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Basic movement.
KIHON DOSA
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KIHON WAZA
Basic techniques.
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Basic techniques.
KIHON WAZA
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KIRI
Cutting.
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Cutting.
KIRI
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KIRI OTOSHI
Dropping cut.
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Dropping cut.
KIRI OTOSHI
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KIRITSU
The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.
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The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.
KIRITSU
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KOHAI
A student junior to oneself.
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A student junior to oneself.
KOHAI
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KOHO
Backward.
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Backward.
KOHO
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KOHO KAITEN UKEMI
Backward roll.
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Backward roll.
KOHO KAITEN UKEMI
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KOHO UKEMI
Back break falls.
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Back break falls.
KOHO UKEMI
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KOKORO
Heart or mind.
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Heart or mind.
KOKORO
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KOKYU
Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.
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Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.
KOKYU
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KOKYU DOSA
An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.
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An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.
KOKYU DOSA
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KOKYU HO
Breath method.
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Breath method.
KOKYU HO
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KOKYU NAGE
Breath throw.
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Breath throw.
KOKYU NAGE
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KOKYU RYOKU
Breath power.
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Breath power.
KOKYU RYOKU
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KOSA
Cross.
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Cross.
KOSA
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KOSHI
The lower back and hips.
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The lower back and hips.
KOSHI
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KOSHIITA
Back plate for the HAKAMA.
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Back plate for the HAKAMA.
KOSHIITA
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KOTE
Small hand/wrist.
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Small hand/wrist.
KOTE
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KOTE- GAESHI
Outward wrist twist.
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Outward wrist twist.
KOTE- GAESHI
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KUBI
Neck or head.
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Neck or head.
KUBI
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KUBI ATE
Neck strike.
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Neck strike.
KUBI ATE
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KUMIJO
Partner exercise using JO.
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Partner exercise using JO.
KUMIJO
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KUMITACHI
A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.
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A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.
KUMITACHI
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KUZUSHI
Breaking, as in balance.
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Breaking, as in balance.
KUZUSHI
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KYU
White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.
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White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.
KYU
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KYUSHO
Vital points, vulnerable spots.
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Vital points, vulnerable spots.
KYUSHO
