Aikido Vocabulary L-Z Flashcards
(312 cards)
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MA AI
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Proper distancing and timing
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Proper distancing and timing
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MA AI
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MAE
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Front
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Front
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MAE
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MAE UKEMI
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Forward break falls
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Forward break falls
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MAE UKEMI
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MARUI
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Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
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Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
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MARUI
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MASAKATSU
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True victory/truth victorious
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True victory/truth victorious
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MASAKATSU
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METSUBUSHI
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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.
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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.
A
METSUBUSHI
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MIGI
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Right
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Right
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MIGI
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MISOGI
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Purification of the mind and body
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Purification of the mind and body
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MISOGI
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MOCHI
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To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
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To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
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MOCHI
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MOKUSO
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Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
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Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
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MOKUSO
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MUDANSHA
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Students without black belt ranks.
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Students without black belt ranks.
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MUDANSHA
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MUNE
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Chest
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Chest
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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OYO
Application
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Application
OYO
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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
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REIHO/REIGI
Etiquette
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Etiquette
REIHO/REIGI
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RENRAKU
Connection, communication.
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Connection, communication.
RENRAKU
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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
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RENZOKU
Continuation
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Continuation
RENZOKU
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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
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ROKUDAN
Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
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Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
ROKUDAN
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RYO
Both
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Both
RYO
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RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
Both shoulders grasped
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Both shoulders grasped
RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
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RYOTE
Both partner’s wrists grasped
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Both partner’s wrists grasped
RYOTE
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RYU (NAGARE)
A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
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A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
RYU (NAGARE)
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SABAKI
Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
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Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
SABAKI
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SAMURAI
Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
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Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
SAMURAI
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SANDAN
Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
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Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
SANDAN
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SANKYO
Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
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Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
SANKYO
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SANKAKU
Triangle
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Triangle
SANKAKU
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SATORI
Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
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Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
SATORI
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SATSUJINKEN
The sword that kills people
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The sword that kills people
SATSUJINKEN
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SAYA
Scabbard
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Scabbard
SAYA
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SAYU UNDO
Left/right exercise
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Left/right exercise
SAYU UNDO
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SEIRETSU
Line up
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Line up
SEIRETSU
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SEIZA
Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
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Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
SEIZA
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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.
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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
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SEMPAI (NI) REI
Bow (to) senior
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Bow (to) senior
SEMPAI (NI) REI
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SENSEI
Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
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Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
SENSEI
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SENSEI (NI) REI
Bow (to) teacher
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Bow (to) teacher
SENSEI (NI) REI
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SEPPUKU
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
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Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
SEPPUKU
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SHIAI
Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
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Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
SHIAI
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SHICHIDAN
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
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Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
SHICHIDAN
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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SHIKAKU
Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
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Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
SHIKAKU
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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.
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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
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SHIME
A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
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A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
SHIME
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SHINAI
The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
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The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
SHINAI
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SHINKEN
The live or sharpened steel sword
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The live or sharpened steel sword
SHINKEN
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SHINKEN SHOBU
Literally real swords, victory or defeat
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Literally real swords, victory or defeat
SHINKEN SHOBU
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SHINKOK YU
Deep breathing
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Deep breathing
SHINKOK YU
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SHINTO
“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
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“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
SHINTO
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SHITE
Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
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Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
SHITE
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SHODAN
Beginner level. First degree black belt.
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Beginner level. First degree black belt.
SHODAN
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SHOMEN
Front face. Also called OMOTE.
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Front face. Also called OMOTE.
SHOMEN
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SHOMEN (NI) REI
Bow (to) front of DOJO.
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Bow (to) front of DOJO.
SHOMEN (NI) REI
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SHOMEN UCHI
Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
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Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
SHOMEN UCHI
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SHOSHIN
Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
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Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
SHOSHIN
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SHUGYO
Austere training
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Austere training
SHUGYO
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SHUTO (TEGATANA)
Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
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Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
SHUTO (TEGATANA)
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SUKASHI WAZA
Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
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Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
SUKASHI WAZA
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SODE
Sleeve
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Sleeve
SODE
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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.
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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
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SOTAI DOSA
Movement with partner
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Movement with partner
SOTAI DOSA
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SOTO
Outside
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Outside
SOTO
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SUBURI
Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
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Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
SUBURI
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SUBURITO
A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
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A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
SUBURITO
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SUIGETSU
Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
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Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
SUIGETSU
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SUKI
An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
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An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
SUKI
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SUMI
Corner
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Corner
SUMI
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SUMI OTOSHI
Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
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Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
SUMI OTOSHI
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SURI ASHI
Sliding steps
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Sliding steps
SURI ASHI
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SUWARI
Sitting
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Sitting
SUWARI
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SUWARI WAZA
Seated techniques
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Seated techniques
SUWARI WAZA
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TACHI
A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
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A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
TACHI
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TACHI REI
Standing bow
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Standing bow
TACHI REI
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TACHI-DORI
Long sword taking
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Long sword taking
TACHI-DORI
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TACHI WAZA
Standing techniques
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Standing techniques
TACHI WAZA
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TAI (KARADA)
Body
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Body
TAI (KARADA)
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TAI ATARI
Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
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Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
TAI ATARI
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TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
Evasive body movements/turning
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Evasive body movements/turning
TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
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TAI SABAKI
Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
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Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
TAI SABAKI
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TAIJUTSU
Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
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Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
TAIJUTSU
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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.
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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
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TANDOKU DOSA
Solo exercise
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Solo exercise
TANDOKU DOSA
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TANINZU-DORI
Training against multiple attackers
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Training against multiple attackers
TANINZU-DORI
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TANTO
A dagger or knife
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A dagger or knife
TANTO
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TANTAMI
Straw mat
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Straw mat
TANTAMI
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TE
Hand
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Hand
TE
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TEGATANA
“Hand-sword”; since AIKIDO techniques are based on sword movements, the hand with the fingers spread should function as a sword, the little finger edge of the hand, blade-side. Sometimes called SHUTO.
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“Hand-sword”; since AIKIDO techniques are based on sword movements, the hand with the fingers spread should function as a sword, the little finger edge of the hand, blade-side. Sometimes called SHUTO.
TEGATANA
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TEGATANA ATE
Strike with the hand-blade
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Strike with the hand-blade
TEGATANA ATE
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TEGATANA MICHIBIKI
Leading/guiding with the hand-blade
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Leading/guiding with the hand-blade
TEGATANA MICHIBIKI
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TEGATANA YOKE
Knife hand block
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Knife hand block
TEGATANA YOKE
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TEKUBI
“Hand neck” wrist
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“Hand neck” wrist
TEKUBI
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TEKUBI MAWASHI
Wrist circling
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Wrist circling
TEKUBI MAWASHI
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TENCHI
Heaven and earth. TENCHI NAGE : “heaven and earth throw”.
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Heaven and earth. TENCHI NAGE : “heaven and earth throw”.
TENCHI
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TENKAI
Pivot
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Pivot
TENKAI
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TENKAN
Turning movement, especially turning the body 180 degrees
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Turning movement, especially turning the body 180 degrees
TENKAN
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TENSHIN
Body turn, a movement where NAGE retreats 45 degrees away from the attack.
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Body turn, a movement where NAGE retreats 45 degrees away from the attack.
TENSHIN
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TORI
Taking/grasping or the person who is throwing. Another name for SHITE or NAGE. May also be pronounced – DORI.
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Taking/grasping or the person who is throwing. Another name for SHITE or NAGE. May also be pronounced – DORI.
TORI
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TORIFUNE
“Taking a boat.” Rowing exercise for breathing and posture. Also called FUNAKOGI.
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“Taking a boat.” Rowing exercise for breathing and posture. Also called FUNAKOGI.
TORIFUNE
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TOSHU
Bare hands
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Bare hands
TOSHU
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TOSHU WAZA
Technique without weapons
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Technique without weapons
TOSHU WAZA
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TSUBA
Hand guard for the sword/BOKKEN
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Hand guard for the sword/BOKKEN
TSUBA
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TSUKA
Handle of the sword/BOKKEN
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Handle of the sword/BOKKEN
TSUKA
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TSUKI
A punch or thrust. May also be pronounced ZUKI
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A punch or thrust. May also be pronounced ZUKI
TSUKI
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UCHI (1)
“Inside”; movement inside UKE’s arm
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“Inside”; movement inside UKE’s arm
UCHI (1)
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UCHI (2)
Hitting or striking
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Hitting or striking
UCHI (2)
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UCHI DESHI
Inner disciple. A live in student, a student who lives in the DOJO and acts as a 24 hour trainee/attendant.
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Inner disciple. A live in student, a student who lives in the DOJO and acts as a 24 hour trainee/attendant.
UCHI DESHI
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UDE
Arm
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Arm
UDE
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UDE-GARAMI
Arm entanglement
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Arm entanglement
UDE-GARAMI
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UDE OSAE
Arm control, another name for IKKYO
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Arm control, another name for IKKYO
UDE OSAE
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UDEKIME NAGE
Arm-bar throw, type of KOKYU NAGE where UKE’s arm acts as a lever arm
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Arm-bar throw, type of KOKYU NAGE where UKE’s arm acts as a lever arm
UDEKIME NAGE
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UESHIBA KISSHOMARU
The third son of the found of AIKIDO and second AIKIDO DOSHU
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The third son of the found of AIKIDO and second AIKIDO DOSHU
UESHIBA KISSHOMARU
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UESHIBA MORIHEI
The founder of AIKIDO
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The founder of AIKIDO
UESHIBA MORIHEI
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UESHIBA MORITERU
he grandson of the founder and current AIKIDO DOSHU
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he grandson of the founder and current AIKIDO DOSHU
UESHIBA MORITERU
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UKE
One who receives, the person being thrown or the partner who receives the technique
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One who receives, the person being thrown or the partner who receives the technique
UKE
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UKEMI
“Receiving with the body”. Break falls; controlling the fall when thrown. MAE UKEMI is a forward roll or fall, USHIRO UKEMI is a back roll or fall
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“Receiving with the body”. Break falls; controlling the fall when thrown. MAE UKEMI is a forward roll or fall, USHIRO UKEMI is a back roll or fall
UKEMI
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UNDO
Exercise or drill
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Exercise or drill
UNDO
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URA
Reverse side or back
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Reverse side or back
URA
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USHIRO
Backwards or behind
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Backwards or behind
USHIRO
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USHIRO UKEMI
Back rolls or falls
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Back rolls or falls
USHIRO UKEMI
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USHIRO WAZA
Rear techniques, techniques applied when one is attacked from the rear
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Rear techniques, techniques applied when one is attacked from the rear
USHIRO WAZA
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WAKI-GAMAE
Sword pointed down and back
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Sword pointed down and back
WAKI-GAMAE
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WAKIZASHI
Short sword
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Short sword
WAKIZASHI
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WAZA
Techique
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Techique
WAZA
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YAME
Stop or finish. A command.
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Stop or finish. A command.
YAME
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YOKE
Avoidance, block
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Avoidance, block
YOKE
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YOKO
Side or horizontal
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Side or horizontal
YOKO
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YOKOMEN UCHI
Side blow to the head
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Side blow to the head
YOKOMEN UCHI
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YONKYO
Fourth teaching. TEKUBI OSAE or wrist pin. Also YONKAJO
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Fourth teaching. TEKUBI OSAE or wrist pin. Also YONKAJO
YONKYO
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YUBI
Fingers or toes
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Fingers or toes
YUBI
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YUDANSHA
Person holding black belt rank
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Person holding black belt rank
YUDANSHA
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ZANSHIN
Balance and aware state. It is the “following through” of a technique. One is connected to the UKE even after the throw in an unbroken flow of KI, simultaneously ready to receive any new attack. A moment of settling and stillness at the completion of the technique while remaining attentive and balanced.
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Balance and aware state. It is the “following through” of a technique. One is connected to the UKE even after the throw in an unbroken flow of KI, simultaneously ready to receive any new attack. A moment of settling and stillness at the completion of the technique while remaining attentive and balanced.
ZANSHIN
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ZORI
Sandals worn off the mat to help keep the mat clean
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Sandals worn off the mat to help keep the mat clean
ZORI
