Basic Terminology

Question 1

Arigato

Answer 1

Thank you

Question 2

Bo

Answer 2

long staff

Question 3

Bushido

Answer 3

The Way of the Warrior

Question 4

Code of Bushido

Answer 4

Benevolence, Courage, Honor, Justice, Loyalty, Patience, Veracity

Question 5

Butsukari

Answer 5

attacking line in which a person practices self-defense

Question 6

Chi Sau

Answer 6

Sticky Hands

Question 7

Dan

Answer 7

black belt degree

Question 8

Dojo

Answer 8

Martial arts training hall

Question 9

Ebi Waza

Answer 9

shrimp techniques

Question 10

Fudoshin

Answer 10

immovable mind

Question 11

gi

Answer 11

uniform

Question 12

Go No Sen

Answer 12

Defending then attacking

Question 13

Hara

Answer 13

the ?center of being? or spot for proper breathing and development of ki located just below the nave

Question 14

Hajime

Answer 14

begin

Question 15

Hidari

Answer 15

left side

Question 16

Himitsu Waza

Answer 16

secret techniques

Question 17

Honbu

Answer 17

headquarters

Question 18

Ido

Answer 18

walking

Question 19

Jita Kyoei

Answer 19

the principle of mutual benefit as developed by Jigoro Kano

Question 20

Jo

Answer 20

short stick

Question 21

Ju

Answer 21

flexible, pliant, gentle, adaptable

Question 22

Jujitsu

Answer 22

gentle art, in the sense of blending with another?s energy

Question 23

Jujisuka

Answer 23

a practitioner of jujitsu

Question 24

Jushin

Answer 24

pliant mind or centerline principle

Question 25

Kaeshi Waza

Answer 25

counter techniques

Question 26

Kake

Answer 26

execution of a throw

Question 27

Kamae

Answer 27

combative stance

Question 28

Kappo Jitsu

Answer 28

resuscitation arts

Question 29

Katame Waza

Answer 29

grappling techniques

Question 30

Ki

Answer 30

vital energy

Question 31

Kiai

Answer 31

spirit shout

Question 32

Kihon Waza

Answer 32

basic techniques

Question 33

Kobudo

Answer 33

the way of weapons

Question 34

Kuzushi

Answer 34

unbalancing

Question 35

Migi

Answer 35

right side

Question 36

Mizo No Kokoro

Answer 36

mind like water

Question 37

Mokuso

Answer 37

meditation

Question 38

Mudanshakai

Answer 38

association of non-black belts

Question 39

Mushin

Answer 39

no mind

Question 40

Ne Waza

Answer 40

ground work/prone techniques

Question 41

Obi

Answer 41

belt

Question 42

Okake Kudasai

Answer 42

please sit down

Question 43

Osoi No Waza

Answer 43

slow motion techniques

Question 44

Ossu

Answer 44

acknowledgement, yes, positive

Question 45

Randori

Answer 45

act of ?free play? where two individuals try to throw each other

Question 46

Rei

Answer 46

bow

Question 47

Renraku Waza

Answer 47

simultaneous combination techniques

Question 48

Renzoku Waza

Answer 48

sequential combination techniques

Question 49

Ryu

Answer 49

martial arts style

Question 50

Sai

Answer 50

three pronged fork-like weapon made out of steel

Question 51

Sen no sen

Answer 51

Attacking the attack

Question 52

Sen sen non sen

Answer 52

preemptive attack

Question 53

Sensei

Answer 53

teacher

Question 54

Shihan

Answer 54

teacher of teachers

Question 55

Shime Waza

Answer 55

choking techniques

Question 56

Shorinji

Answer 56

principle of points and circles

Question 57

Shoshin

Answer 57

beginner's mind

Question 58

Sutemi Waza

Answer 58

sacrifice techniques

Question 59

Suwari Waza

Answer 59

seated techniques

Question 60

Tai Sabaki

Answer 60

body shifting

Question 61

Taiso

Answer 61

physical exercise, stretching

Question 62

Tamashi Wori

Answer 62

test of a technique by breaking

Question 63

Tanto

Answer 63

knife

Question 64

Tatami

Answer 64

mats

Question 65

Tatsu

Answer 65

stand

Question 66

Tekubi Waza

Answer 66

wrist techniques

Question 67

Tokui waza

Answer 67

favorite techniques

Question 68

Tonfa

Answer 68

an Okinawan weapon similar to a police baton

Question 69

Tori

Answer 69

defender

Question 70

Tsuki No Kokoro

Answer 70

Mind like the Moon

Question 71

Tsukuri

Answer 71

setup of a throw

Question 72

Uchikomi

Answer 72

repeated entrance for a throw without execution

Question 73

Ukemi Waza

Answer 73

breakfall techniques

Question 74

Uki

Answer 74

attacker

Question 75

Yame

Answer 75

stop

Question 76

Yawara

Answer 76

a very short stick held in the fist

Question 77

Yoi

Answer 77

ready

Question 78

Yubi Waza

Answer 78

finger techniques

Question 79

Yudanshakai

Answer 79

association of black belts

Question 80

Zanshin

Answer 80

relaxed alertness