Aikido Vocabulary A-Z randomized #1 Flashcards
(500 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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Q
AI
A
harmony or unification
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harmony or unification
A
AI
5
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
A
AI HANMI
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Q
AI NUKE
A
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
A
AIKI
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AIKIDO
A
the way of harmony with ki
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the way of harmony with ki
A
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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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
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
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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
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MA AI
Proper distancing and timing
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Proper distancing and timing
MA AI
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MAE
Front
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Front
MAE
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MAE UKEMI
Forward break falls
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Forward break falls
MAE UKEMI
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MARUI
Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
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Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
MARUI
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MASAKATSU
True victory/truth victorious
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True victory/truth victorious
MASAKATSU
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METSUBUSHI
Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.
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Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.
METSUBUSHI
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MIGI
Right
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Right
MIGI
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MISOGI
Purification of the mind and body
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Purification of the mind and body
MISOGI
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MOCHI
To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
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To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
MOCHI
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MOKUSO
Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
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Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
MOKUSO
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MUDANSHA
Students without black belt ranks.
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Students without black belt ranks.
MUDANSHA
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MUNE
Chest
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Chest
MUNE
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MUNE-DORI/MOCHI
Chest grasp, grasped lapel
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Chest grasp, grasped lapel
MUNE-DORI/MOCHI
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MUNE-ZUKI
Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone
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Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone
MUNE-ZUKI
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NAGARE
Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.
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Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.
NAGARE
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NAGE
To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).
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To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).
NAGE
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NANAME
Diagonal or oblique
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Diagonal or oblique
NANAME
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NIDO
Two times
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Two times
NIDO
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NIDO MAWARI
2 times pivot
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2 times pivot
NIDO MAWARI
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NIDO-ZUKI
2 time thrust
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2 time thrust
NIDO-ZUKI
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NIKYO
Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO
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Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO
NIKYO
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NUKI TSUKE
Drawing the sword
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Drawing the sword
NUKI TSUKE
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O SENSEI
“Great teacher"
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“Great teacher"
O SENSEI
332
OBI
Sash or belt
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Sash or belt
OBI
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OMOTE
Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.
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Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.
OMOTE
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ONAJIKU
In the same way
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In the same way
ONAJIKU
338
ONEGAI SHIMASU
Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.
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Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.
ONEGAI SHIMASU
340
OSAE
Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.
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Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.
OSAE
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OSAE WAZA
Pinning techniques
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Pinning techniques
OSAE WAZA
344
OTAGAI (NI) REI
Blow (to) each other
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Blow (to) each other
OTAGAI (NI) REI
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OTOSHI
Drop or let fall.
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Drop or let fall.
OTOSHI
348
OYO
Application
349
Application
OYO
350
RANDORI
Free style practice; all out training.
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Free style practice; all out training.
RANDORI
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REI
Bow
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Bow
REI
354
REIHO/REIGI
Etiquette
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Etiquette
REIHO/REIGI
356
RENRAKU
Connection, communication.
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Connection, communication.
RENRAKU
358
RENSHU
Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.
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Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.
RENSHU
360
RENZOKU
Continuation
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Continuation
RENZOKU
362
RIAI
The interrelationship of principles. RIAI refers to the similarities in body movement, distancing, and timing involved in meeting an opponent; whether one is armed or empty handed. In a larger sense, RIAI also refers to the similarities in principles and goals of all the Japanese ways.
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The interrelationship of principles. RIAI refers to the similarities in body movement, distancing, and timing involved in meeting an opponent; whether one is armed or empty handed. In a larger sense, RIAI also refers to the similarities in principles and goals of all the Japanese ways.
RIAI
364
ROKUDAN
Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
365
Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
ROKUDAN
366
RYO
Both
367
Both
RYO
368
RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
Both shoulders grasped
369
Both shoulders grasped
RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
370
RYOTE
Both partner’s wrists grasped
371
Both partner’s wrists grasped
RYOTE
372
RYU (NAGARE)
A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
373
A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
RYU (NAGARE)
374
SABAKI
Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
375
Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
SABAKI
376
SAMURAI
Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
377
Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
SAMURAI
378
SANDAN
Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
379
Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
SANDAN
380
SANKYO
Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
381
Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
SANKYO
382
SANKAKU
Triangle
383
Triangle
SANKAKU
384
SATORI
Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
385
Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
SATORI
386
SATSUJINKEN
The sword that kills people
387
The sword that kills people
SATSUJINKEN
388
SAYA
Scabbard
389
Scabbard
SAYA
390
SAYU UNDO
Left/right exercise
391
Left/right exercise
SAYU UNDO
392
SEIRETSU
Line up
393
Line up
SEIRETSU
394
SEIZA
Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
395
Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
SEIZA
396
SEMPAI
Senior. The SEMPAI/KOHAI relationship is particularly important in Japanese culture and permeates all areas of life. Japanese are always conscious of whether people they meet are above or below them in social status in regards to their seniority.
397
Senior. The SEMPAI/KOHAI relationship is particularly important in Japanese culture and permeates all areas of life. Japanese are always conscious of whether people they meet are above or below them in social status in regards to their seniority.
SEMPAI
398
SEMPAI (NI) REI
Bow (to) senior
399
Bow (to) senior
SEMPAI (NI) REI
400
SENSEI
Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
401
Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
SENSEI
402
SENSEI (NI) REI
Bow (to) teacher
403
Bow (to) teacher
SENSEI (NI) REI
404
SEPPUKU
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
405
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
SEPPUKU
406
SHIAI
Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
407
Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
SHIAI
408
SHICHIDAN
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
409
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
SHICHIDAN
410
SHIDOIN
A formal title meaning approximately ‘instructor’. The middle of three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s; corresponds approximately to fourth and fifth degree black belts. The three instructor levels in ascending order are FUKUSHIDOIN, SHIDOIN and SHIHAN.
411
A formal title meaning approximately ‘instructor’. The middle of three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s; corresponds approximately to fourth and fifth degree black belts. The three instructor levels in ascending order are FUKUSHIDOIN, SHIDOIN and SHIHAN.
SHIDOIN
412
SHIHAN
A formal title approximately meaning model instructor. The highest of the three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s. Corresponds approximately to sixth degree black belt and above.
413
A formal title approximately meaning model instructor. The highest of the three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s. Corresponds approximately to sixth degree black belt and above.
SHIHAN
414
SHIHO NAGE
Four direction throw. Technique where SHITE passes under UKE’s arm, pivots 180 degrees, and throws. This technique originally included a pin with the arm barred in SHIHO NAGE position to complete.
415
Four direction throw. Technique where SHITE passes under UKE’s arm, pivots 180 degrees, and throws. This technique originally included a pin with the arm barred in SHIHO NAGE position to complete.
SHIHO NAGE
416
SHIKAKU
Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
417
Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
SHIKAKU
418
SHIKKO
Knee walking. A form of walking pivoting on the knees from SEIZA which improves balance and hip stability, preparing the student for executing SUWARI WAZA.
419
Knee walking. A form of walking pivoting on the knees from SEIZA which improves balance and hip stability, preparing the student for executing SUWARI WAZA.
SHIKKO
420
SHIME
A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
421
A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
SHIME
422
SHINAI
The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
423
The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
SHINAI
424
SHINKEN
The live or sharpened steel sword
425
The live or sharpened steel sword
SHINKEN
426
SHINKEN SHOBU
Literally real swords, victory or defeat
427
Literally real swords, victory or defeat
SHINKEN SHOBU
428
SHINKOK YU
Deep breathing
429
Deep breathing
SHINKOK YU
430
SHINTO
“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
431
“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
SHINTO
432
SHITE
Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
433
Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
SHITE
434
SHODAN
Beginner level. First degree black belt.
435
Beginner level. First degree black belt.
SHODAN
436
SHOMEN
Front face. Also called OMOTE.
437
Front face. Also called OMOTE.
SHOMEN
438
SHOMEN (NI) REI
Bow (to) front of DOJO.
439
Bow (to) front of DOJO.
SHOMEN (NI) REI
440
SHOMEN UCHI
Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
441
Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
SHOMEN UCHI
442
SHOSHIN
Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
443
Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
SHOSHIN
444
SHUGYO
Austere training
445
Austere training
SHUGYO
446
SHUTO (TEGATANA)
Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
447
Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
SHUTO (TEGATANA)
448
SUKASHI WAZA
Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
449
Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
SUKASHI WAZA
450
SODE
Sleeve
451
Sleeve
SODE
452
SOKE
Head of family or house; used in martial arts to refer to the individual who is the blood successor/founder of a martial art tradition.
453
Head of family or house; used in martial arts to refer to the individual who is the blood successor/founder of a martial art tradition.
SOKE
454
SOTAI DOSA
Movement with partner
455
Movement with partner
SOTAI DOSA
456
SOTO
Outside
457
Outside
SOTO
458
SUBURI
Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
459
Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
SUBURI
460
SUBURITO
A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
461
A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
SUBURITO
462
SUIGETSU
Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
463
Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
SUIGETSU
464
SUKI
An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
465
An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
SUKI
466
SUMI
Corner
467
Corner
SUMI
468
SUMI OTOSHI
Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
469
Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
SUMI OTOSHI
470
SURI ASHI
Sliding steps
471
Sliding steps
SURI ASHI
472
SUWARI
Sitting
473
Sitting
SUWARI
474
SUWARI WAZA
Seated techniques
475
Seated techniques
SUWARI WAZA
476
TACHI
A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
477
A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
TACHI
478
TACHI REI
Standing bow
479
Standing bow
TACHI REI
480
TACHI-DORI
Long sword taking
481
Long sword taking
TACHI-DORI
482
TACHI WAZA
Standing techniques
483
Standing techniques
TACHI WAZA
484
TAI (KARADA)
Body
485
Body
TAI (KARADA)
486
TAI ATARI
Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
487
Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
TAI ATARI
488
TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
Evasive body movements/turning
489
Evasive body movements/turning
TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
490
TAI SABAKI
Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
491
Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
TAI SABAKI
492
TAIJUTSU
Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
493
Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
TAIJUTSU
494
TANDEN
Literally cinnabar field. The spot in the center of the abdomen where one’s center of balance is when standing. Short for SEIKA TANDEN.
495
Literally cinnabar field. The spot in the center of the abdomen where one’s center of balance is when standing. Short for SEIKA TANDEN.
TANDEN
496
TANDOKU DOSA
Solo exercise
497
Solo exercise
TANDOKU DOSA
498
TANINZU-DORI
Training against multiple attackers
499
Training against multiple attackers
TANINZU-DORI
500
TANTO
A dagger or knife
