Aikido Vocabulary A-H Flashcards
(151 cards)
1
Q
AGATSU
吾勝
A
victory over your egoism
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Q
victory over your egoism
A
AGATSU
吾勝
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Q
AI
A
harmony or unification
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Q
harmony or unification
A
AI
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Q
AI HANMI
A
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
6
Q
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
A
AI HANMI
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Q
AI NUKE
A
mutual escape
8
Q
mutual escape
A
AI NUKE
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Q
AI UCHI
A
mutual kill
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Q
mutual kill
A
AI UCHI
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Q
AIKI
A
blending or harmonizing of KI
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Q
blending or harmonizing of KI
A
AIKI
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Q
AIKIDO
A
the way of harmony with ki
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Q
the way of harmony with ki
A
AIKIDO
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Q
AIKIDOKA
A
The practitioner of AIKIDO.
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Q
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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Q
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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Q
ankle
A
ASHIKUBI
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Q
ASHI SABAKI
A
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
