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1
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AGATSU

吾勝

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victory over your egoism

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victory over your egoism

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AGATSU

吾勝

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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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31
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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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34
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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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46
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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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61
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Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.

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DESHI

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.

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)

64
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DOHAI

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One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.

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

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DOHAI

66
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DOJO

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Literally the place of the way.

67
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Literally the place of the way.

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DOJO

68
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DOJOCHO

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The head of the DOJO.

69
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The head of the DOJO.

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DOJOCHO

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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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

72
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DOSA

A

A movement.

73
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A movement.

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DOSA

74
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DOSHU

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Head of the way.

75
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Head of the way.

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DOSHU

76
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EMPI UCHI

A

Elbow striking.

77
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Elbow striking.

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EMPI UCHI

78
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ERI

A

Collar.

79
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Collar.

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ERI

80
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ERI-DORI/MOCHI

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Collar grab.

81
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Collar grab.

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ERI-DORI/MOCHI

82
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FUKUSHIDOIN

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Assistant instructor.

83
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Assistant instructor.

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FUKUSHIDOIN

84
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FUKUSO TOTONOETE

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Fix your uniform.

85
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Fix your uniform.

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FUKUSO TOTONOETE

86
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FUMIKOMI

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“Stepping in” with the back foot.

87
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“Stepping in” with the back foot.

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FUMIKOMI

88
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FUTARI

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Two person/people.

89
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Two person/people.

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FUTARI

90
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GAESHI (KAESHI)

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Reversal/outward turning movement.

91
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Reversal/outward turning movement.

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GAESHI (KAESHI)

92
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GAMMEN

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Face.

93
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Face.

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GAMMEN

94
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GEDAN

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Lower level/position.

95
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Lower level/position.

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GEDAN

96
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GERI (KERI)

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Kicking.

97
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Kicking.

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GERI (KERI)

98
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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.

99
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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)

100
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GIRI (KIRI)

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Cutting.

101
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Cutting.

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GIRI (KIRI)

102
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GOKYO

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

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

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GOKYO

104
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GYAKU

A

Reverse.

105
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Reverse.

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GYAKU

106
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GYAKU HANMI

A

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

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

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GYAKU HANMI

108
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GYAKU MAWASHI

A

Circling in the opposite direction.

109
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Circling in the opposite direction.

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GYAKU MAWASHI

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.

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

112
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HAJIME

A

Begin.

113
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Begin.

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HAJIME

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.

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

A

Left.

129
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Left.

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HIDARI

130
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HIJI

A

Elbow.

131
Q

Elbow.

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HIJI

132
Q

HIJI-GIRI

A

Elbow cut.

133
Q

Elbow cut.

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HIJI-GIRI

134
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HIJI-DORI/MOCHI

A

Elbow grasp.

135
Q

Elbow grasp.

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HIJI-DORI/MOCHI

136
Q

HIJI OSAE

A

Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.

137
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Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.

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HIJI OSAE

138
Q

HIJI-JIME

A

Elbow lock.

139
Q

Elbow lock.

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HIJI-JIME

140
Q

HIKI ASHI

A

Step back.

141
Q

Step back.

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HIKI ASHI

142
Q

HIRIKI NO YOSEI

A

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

A

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

A

Jump.

147
Q

Jump.

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HIYAKU

148
Q

HIYAKU UKEMI

A

Jumping break fall.

149
Q

Jumping break fall.

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HIYAKU UKEMI

150
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HIZA

A

Knee.

151
Q

Knee.

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HIZA

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