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1
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AGATSU

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victory over your egoism

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victory over your egoism

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AGATSU

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AI

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harmony or unification

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harmony or unification

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AI

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AI HANMI

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when both practitioners have the same foot forward

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when both practitioners have the same foot forward

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AI HANMI

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AI NUKE

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mutual escape

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mutual escape

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AI NUKE

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AI UCHI

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mutual kill

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mutual kill

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AI UCHI

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AIKI

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blending or harmonizing of KI

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blending or harmonizing of KI

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AIKI

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AIKIDO

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the way of harmony with ki

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the way of harmony with ki

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AIKIDO

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AIKIDOKA

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The practitioner of AIKIDO.

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The practitioner of AIKIDO.

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AIKIDOKA

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AIKIOTOSHI

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Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.

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Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.

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AIKIOTOSHI

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ASHI

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foot or leg

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foot or leg

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ASHI

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ASHIKUBI

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ankle

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ankle

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ASHIKUBI

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ASHI SABAKI

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footwork

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footwork

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ASHI SABAKI

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ATEMI

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strike or blow to the body

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strike or blow to the body

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ATEMI

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AYA

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See KOSA.

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AYUMI ASHI

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walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot

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walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot

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AYUMI ASHI

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30
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BANGO HAJIME

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begin counting

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begin counting

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BANGO HAJIME

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32
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BO

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wooden staff - esp 6’ or greater in length

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wooden staff - esp 6’ or greater in length

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BO

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BOKKEN

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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.

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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.

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BOKKEN

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36
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BOKKEN MOTOE

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Put back the BOKKEN.

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37
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Put back the BOKKEN.

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BOKKEN MOTOE

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38
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BOKKEN YOI

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Wield the BOKKEN.

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39
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Wield the BOKKEN.

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BOKKEN YOI

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40
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BUDO

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Martial way.

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41
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Martial way.

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BUDO

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42
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BUKI WAZA

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Weapon techniques.

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43
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Weapon techniques.

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BUKI WAZA

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44
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BUSHIDO

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The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.

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The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.

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BUSHIDO

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CHINKON KISHIN

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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.

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CHINKON KISHIN

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CHOKU-ZUKI

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Straight punch.

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49
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Straight punch.

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CHOKU-ZUKI

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50
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CHOKUSEN

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Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.

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51
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Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.

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CHOKUSEN

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52
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CHUDAN

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Middle level/position.

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53
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Middle level/position.

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CHUDAN

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54
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CHUSHIN

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Center.

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55
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Center.

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CHUSHIN

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56
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DAI

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Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.

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57
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Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.

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DAI

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58
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DAN

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Level, black belt rank.

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59
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Level, black belt rank.

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DAN

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60
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DESHI

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Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.

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Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.

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DESHI

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62
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DO (MICHI)

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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.

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63
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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.

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DO (MICHI)

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DOHAI

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One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.

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65
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One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.

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DOHAI

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66
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DOJO

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Literally the place of the way.

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67
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Literally the place of the way.

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DOJO

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68
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DOJOCHO

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The head of the DOJO.

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69
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The head of the DOJO.

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DOJOCHO

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70
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DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA

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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.

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71
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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.

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DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA

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DOSA

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A movement.

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73
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A movement.

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DOSA

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74
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DOSHU

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Head of the way.

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75
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Head of the way.

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DOSHU

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76
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EMPI UCHI

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Elbow striking.

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77
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Elbow striking.

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EMPI UCHI

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78
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ERI

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Collar.

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79
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Collar.

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ERI

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80
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ERI-DORI/MOCHI

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Collar grab.

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81
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Collar grab.

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ERI-DORI/MOCHI

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82
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FUKUSHIDOIN

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Assistant instructor.

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Assistant instructor.

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FUKUSHIDOIN

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84
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FUKUSO TOTONOETE

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Fix your uniform.

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85
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Fix your uniform.

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FUKUSO TOTONOETE

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86
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FUMIKOMI

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“Stepping in” with the back foot.

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87
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“Stepping in” with the back foot.

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FUMIKOMI

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88
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FUTARI

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Two person/people.

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89
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Two person/people.

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FUTARI

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90
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GAESHI (KAESHI)

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Reversal/outward turning movement.

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91
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Reversal/outward turning movement.

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GAESHI (KAESHI)

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92
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GAMMEN

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Face.

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93
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Face.

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GAMMEN

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94
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GEDAN

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Lower level/position.

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95
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Lower level/position.

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GEDAN

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96
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GERI (KERI)

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Kicking.

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97
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Kicking.

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GERI (KERI)

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GI (KI)

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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.

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GI (KI)

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100
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GIRI (KIRI)

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Cutting.

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101
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Cutting.

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GIRI (KIRI)

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102
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GOKYO

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Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.

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103
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Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.

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GOKYO

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GYAKU

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Reverse.

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105
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Reverse.

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GYAKU

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106
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GYAKU HANMI

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When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).

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107
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When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).

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GYAKU HANMI

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108
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GYAKU MAWASHI

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Circling in the opposite direction.

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109
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Circling in the opposite direction.

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GYAKU MAWASHI

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110
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HAI

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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.

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111
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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.

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HAI

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112
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HAJIME

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Begin.

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113
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Begin.

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HAJIME

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114
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HAKAMA

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There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.

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115
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There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.

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HAKAMA

116
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HANMI

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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.

117
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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.

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HANMI

118
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HANMI HANDACHI

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Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.

119
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Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.

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HANMI HANDACHI

120
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HAPPO

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8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).

121
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8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).

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HAPPO

122
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HARA

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Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.

123
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Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.

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HARA

124
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HASSO NO KAMAE

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“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.

125
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“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.

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HASSO NO KAMAE

126
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HENKA WAZA

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Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.

127
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Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.

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HENKA WAZA

128
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HIDARI

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Left.

129
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Left.

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HIDARI

130
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HIJI

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Elbow.

131
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Elbow.

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HIJI

132
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HIJI-GIRI

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Elbow cut.

133
Q

Elbow cut.

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HIJI-GIRI

134
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HIJI-DORI/MOCHI

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Elbow grasp.

135
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Elbow grasp.

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HIJI-DORI/MOCHI

136
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HIJI OSAE

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Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.

137
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Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.

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HIJI OSAE

138
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HIJI-JIME

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Elbow lock.

139
Q

Elbow lock.

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HIJI-JIME

140
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HIKI ASHI

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Step back.

141
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Step back.

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HIKI ASHI

142
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HIRIKI NO YOSEI

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Elbow power cultivation.

143
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Elbow power cultivation.

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HIRIKI NO YOSEI

144
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HITORI WAZA

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One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.

145
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One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.

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HITORI WAZA

146
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HIYAKU

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Jump.

147
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Jump.

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HIYAKU

148
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HIYAKU UKEMI

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Jumping break fall.

149
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Jumping break fall.

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HIYAKU UKEMI

150
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HIZA

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Knee.

151
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Knee.

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HIZA

152
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ICHI NI TSUITE

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Everyone to their place.

153
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Everyone to their place.

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ICHI NI TSUITE

154
Q

IKKYO

A

First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.

155
Q

First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.

A

IKKYO

156
Q

IRIMI

A

Entering with the body (step or slide).

157
Q

Entering with the body (step or slide).

A

IRIMI

158
Q

IRIMI NAGE

A

Entering throw.

159
Q

Entering throw.

A

IRIMI NAGE

160
Q

IRIMI TENKAN

A

Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.

161
Q

Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.

A

IRIMI TENKAN

162
Q

JIYU WAZA

A

Free style practice of techniques.

163
Q

Free style practice of techniques.

A

JIYU WAZA

164
Q

JO (TSUE)

A

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.

165
Q

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.

A

JO (TSUE)

166
Q

JODAN

A

Upper level/position.

167
Q

Upper level/position.

A

JODAN

168
Q

JU (YAWARA)

A

Flexibility, suppleness.

169
Q

Flexibility, suppleness.

A

JU (YAWARA)

170
Q

JUJI

A

The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.

171
Q

The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.

A

JUJI

172
Q

JUJI-GARAMI

A

Cross shaped entanglement.

173
Q

Cross shaped entanglement.

A

JUJI-GARAMI

174
Q

JUJI NAGE

A

Arm cross throw.

175
Q

Arm cross throw.

A

JUJI NAGE

176
Q

JUJI YOKE

A

Arm cross evasion.

177
Q

Arm cross evasion.

A

JUJI YOKE

178
Q

JUMBI UNDO

A

Warm up exercise.

179
Q

Warm up exercise.

A

JUMBI UNDO

180
Q

KAESHI WAZA

A

Countering or escaping techniques.

181
Q

Countering or escaping techniques.

A

KAESHI WAZA

182
Q

KAITEN

A

Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.

183
Q

Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.

A

KAITEN

184
Q

KAKUJI HAJIME

A

Everyone by themselves, begin.

185
Q

Everyone by themselves, begin.

A

KAKUJI HAJIME

186
Q

KAMAE

A

Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.

187
Q

Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.

A

KAMAE

188
Q

KAMIZA

A

The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.

189
Q

The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.

A

KAMIZA

190
Q

KANCHO

A

Head of the house.

191
Q

Head of the house.

A

KANCHO

192
Q

KANJI

A

Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.

193
Q

Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.

A

KANJI

194
Q

KANKYU

A

Slow/fast.

195
Q

Slow/fast.

A

KANKYU

196
Q

KANREN WAZA

A

Applied technique.

197
Q

Applied technique.

A

KANREN WAZA

198
Q

KANSETSU

A

Joints, as in the arms and the legs.

199
Q

Joints, as in the arms and the legs.

A

KANSETSU

200
Q

KANSETSU WAZA

A

Joint techniques.

201
Q

Joint techniques.

A

KANSETSU WAZA

202
Q

KATA

A

A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.

203
Q

A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.

A

KATA

204
Q

KATA-DORI

A

One shoulder grasped.

205
Q

One shoulder grasped.

A

KATA-DORI

206
Q

KATAME

A

Locking or pinning techniques.

207
Q

Locking or pinning techniques.

A

KATAME

208
Q

KATANA

A

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.

209
Q

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.

A

KATANA

210
Q

KATATE

A

A single hand.

211
Q

A single hand.

A

KATATE

212
Q

KATATE-DORI/MOCHI

A

One hand grab.

213
Q

One hand grab.

A

KATATE-DORI/MOCHI

214
Q

KATSU JIN KEN

A

The sword that saves people’s lives.

215
Q

The sword that saves people’s lives.

A

KATSU JIN KEN

216
Q

KEIKO SHURYO

A

Class dismissed.

217
Q

Class dismissed.

A

KEIKO SHURYO

218
Q

KEN (TSURUGI)

A

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.

219
Q

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.

A

KEN (TSURUGI)

220
Q

KENJUTSU

A

Swordsmanship.

221
Q

Swordsmanship.

A

KENJUTSU

222
Q

KENSHO

A

Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.

223
Q

Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.

A

KENSHO

224
Q

KESA-GIRI

A

Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.

225
Q

Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.

A

KESA-GIRI

226
Q

KI

A

Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.

227
Q

Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.

A

KI

228
Q

KI MUSUBI

A

Connecting KI.

229
Q

Connecting KI.

A

KI MUSUBI

230
Q

KIAI

A

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.

231
Q

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.

A

KIAI

232
Q

KIHON DOSA

A

Basic movement.

233
Q

Basic movement.

A

KIHON DOSA

234
Q

KIHON WAZA

A

Basic techniques.

235
Q

Basic techniques.

A

KIHON WAZA

236
Q

KIRI

A

Cutting.

237
Q

Cutting.

A

KIRI

238
Q

KIRI OTOSHI

A

Dropping cut.

239
Q

Dropping cut.

A

KIRI OTOSHI

240
Q

KIRITSU

A

The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.

241
Q

The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.

A

KIRITSU

242
Q

KOHAI

A

A student junior to oneself.

243
Q

A student junior to oneself.

A

KOHAI

244
Q

KOHO

A

Backward.

245
Q

Backward.

A

KOHO

246
Q

KOHO KAITEN UKEMI

A

Backward roll.

247
Q

Backward roll.

A

KOHO KAITEN UKEMI

248
Q

KOHO UKEMI

A

Back break falls.

249
Q

Back break falls.

A

KOHO UKEMI

250
Q

KOKORO

A

Heart or mind.

251
Q

Heart or mind.

A

KOKORO

252
Q

KOKYU

A

Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.

253
Q

Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.

A

KOKYU

254
Q

KOKYU DOSA

A

An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.

255
Q

An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.

A

KOKYU DOSA

256
Q

KOKYU HO

A

Breath method.

257
Q

Breath method.

A

KOKYU HO

258
Q

KOKYU NAGE

A

Breath throw.

259
Q

Breath throw.

A

KOKYU NAGE

260
Q

KOKYU RYOKU

A

Breath power.

261
Q

Breath power.

A

KOKYU RYOKU

262
Q

KOSA

A

Cross.

263
Q

Cross.

A

KOSA

264
Q

KOSHI

A

The lower back and hips.

265
Q

The lower back and hips.

A

KOSHI

266
Q

KOSHIITA

A

Back plate for the HAKAMA.

267
Q

Back plate for the HAKAMA.

A

KOSHIITA

268
Q

KOTE

A

Small hand/wrist.

269
Q

Small hand/wrist.

A

KOTE

270
Q

KOTE- GAESHI

A

Outward wrist twist.

271
Q

Outward wrist twist.

A

KOTE- GAESHI

272
Q

KUBI

A

Neck or head.

273
Q

Neck or head.

A

KUBI

274
Q

KUBI ATE

A

Neck strike.

275
Q

Neck strike.

A

KUBI ATE

276
Q

KUMIJO

A

Partner exercise using JO.

277
Q

Partner exercise using JO.

A

KUMIJO

278
Q

KUMITACHI

A

A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.

279
Q

A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.

A

KUMITACHI

280
Q

KUZUSHI

A

Breaking, as in balance.

281
Q

Breaking, as in balance.

A

KUZUSHI

282
Q

KYU

A

White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.

283
Q

White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.

A

KYU

284
Q

KYUSHO

A

Vital points, vulnerable spots.

285
Q

Vital points, vulnerable spots.

A

KYUSHO

aikido vocabulary (7 decks)

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