Aikido Vocabulary A-Z randomized #1 Flashcards
AGATSU
victory over your egoism
victory over your egoism
AGATSU
AI
harmony or unification
harmony or unification
AI
AI HANMI
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
when both practitioners have the same foot forward
AI HANMI
AI NUKE
mutual escape
mutual escape
AI NUKE
AI UCHI
mutual kill
mutual kill
AI UCHI
AIKI
blending or harmonizing of KI
blending or harmonizing of KI
AIKI
AIKIDO
the way of harmony with ki
the way of harmony with ki
AIKIDO
AIKIDOKA
The practitioner of AIKIDO.
The practitioner of AIKIDO.
AIKIDOKA
AIKIOTOSHI
Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.
Entering deeply and picking up UKE’s side leg.
AIKIOTOSHI
ASHI
foot or leg
foot or leg
ASHI
ASHIKUBI
ankle
ankle
ASHIKUBI
ASHI SABAKI
footwork
footwork
ASHI SABAKI
ATEMI
strike or blow to the body
strike or blow to the body
ATEMI
AYA
See KOSA.
AYUMI ASHI
walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot
walking step - back foot slides up and becomes front foot
AYUMI ASHI
BANGO HAJIME
begin counting
begin counting
BANGO HAJIME
BO
wooden staff - esp 6’ or greater in length
wooden staff - esp 6’ or greater in length
BO
BOKKEN
The wooden practice sword used as a substitute a steel blade in SUBURI practice. The BOKKEN matches in weight and shape the approximate dimensions of a real sword. Depending upon its exact size or construction, BOKKEN may also be called BOKUTO, SUBURITO, KAISUBURITO, HAKUSUBURITO, or JIGEN SUBURITO.
The wooden practice sword used as a substitute a steel blade in SUBURI practice. The BOKKEN matches in weight and shape the approximate dimensions of a real sword. Depending upon its exact size or construction, BOKKEN may also be called BOKUTO, SUBURITO, KAISUBURITO, HAKUSUBURITO, or JIGEN SUBURITO.
BOKKEN
BOKKEN MOTOE
Put back the BOKKEN.
Put back the BOKKEN.
BOKKEN MOTOE
BOKKEN YOI
Wield the BOKKEN.
Wield the BOKKEN.
BOKKEN YOI
BUDO
Martial way.
Martial way.
BUDO
BUKI WAZA
Weapon techniques.
Weapon techniques.
BUKI WAZA
BUSHIDO
The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.
The way of the warrior, a code of conduct.
BUSHIDO
CHINKON KISHIN
Calm the spirit and return to the divine, a centering exercise.
Calm the spirit and return to the divine, a centering exercise.
CHINKON KISHIN
CHOKU-ZUKI
Straight punch.
Straight punch.
CHOKU-ZUKI
CHOKUSEN
Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.
Straight line, direct CHOKUSEN NO IRIMI means direct entry.
CHOKUSEN
CHUDAN
Middle level/position.
Middle level/position.
CHUDAN
CHUSHIN
Center.
Center.
CHUSHIN
DAI
Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.
Order or number as in DAI-ICHI meaning first or number one.
DAI
DAN
Level, black belt rank.
Level, black belt rank.
DAN
DESHI
Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.
Student or disciple. Originally meant younger brother, compare with SENSEI.
DESHI
DO (MICHI)
A road, path or way. Refers to any several disciplines designed to train the practitioner in technical skills which have as their ultimate goal the perfection of the character/spirit.
A road, path or way. Refers to any several disciplines designed to train the practitioner in technical skills which have as their ultimate goal the perfection of the character/spirit.
DO (MICHI)
DOHAI
One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.
One’s equal. Contrast with SEMPAI and KOHAI.
DOHAI
DOJO
Literally the place of the way.
Literally the place of the way.
DOJO
DOJOCHO
The head of the DOJO.
The head of the DOJO.
DOJOCHO
DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA
Thank you very much for what you have done. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU is thank you very much for what you are doing/are going to do. Polite and formal.
Thank you very much for what you have done. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU is thank you very much for what you are doing/are going to do. Polite and formal.
DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA
DOSA
A movement.
A movement.
DOSA
DOSHU
Head of the way.
Head of the way.
DOSHU
EMPI UCHI
Elbow striking.
Elbow striking.
EMPI UCHI
ERI
Collar.
Collar.
ERI
ERI-DORI/MOCHI
Collar grab.
Collar grab.
ERI-DORI/MOCHI
FUKUSHIDOIN
Assistant instructor.
Assistant instructor.
FUKUSHIDOIN
FUKUSO TOTONOETE
Fix your uniform.
Fix your uniform.
FUKUSO TOTONOETE
FUMIKOMI
“Stepping in” with the back foot.
“Stepping in” with the back foot.
FUMIKOMI
FUTARI
Two person/people.
Two person/people.
FUTARI
GAESHI (KAESHI)
Reversal/outward turning movement.
Reversal/outward turning movement.
GAESHI (KAESHI)
GAMMEN
Face.
Face.
GAMMEN
GEDAN
Lower level/position.
Lower level/position.
GEDAN
GERI (KERI)
Kicking.
Kicking.
GERI (KERI)
GI (KI)
Properly KEIKOGI or training costume, DOGI or SHITAGI meaning undergarments, or KIMONO meaning traditional Japanese style clothing.
Properly KEIKOGI or training costume, DOGI or SHITAGI meaning undergarments, or KIMONO meaning traditional Japanese style clothing.
GI (KI)
GIRI (KIRI)
Cutting.
Cutting.
GIRI (KIRI)
GOKYO
Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.
Fifth teaching. UDE NOBASHI or arm stretch. Also called GOKAJO.
GOKYO
GYAKU
Reverse.
Reverse.
GYAKU
GYAKU HANMI
When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).
When both practitioners assume opposite stances (one right, the other left).
GYAKU HANMI
GYAKU MAWASHI
Circling in the opposite direction.
Circling in the opposite direction.
GYAKU MAWASHI
HAI
Yes (formal). E is informal, HA is polite. HE means no but sounds harsh, so CHIGAIMASU meaning “is different” (formal) is often used.
Yes (formal). E is informal, HA is polite. HE means no but sounds harsh, so CHIGAIMASU meaning “is different” (formal) is often used.
HAI
HAJIME
Begin.
Begin.
HAJIME
HAKAMA
There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.
There are many types. The pleated, split skirt worn in AIKIDO and KENDO are known as JOBA HAKAMA or chaps.
HAKAMA
HANMI
Half forward stance, thus HIDARI HANMI is a left oblique stance. AIKIDO uses SANKAKUTAI NO HANMI, a triangular stance in which the heels are in line and the feet form a rough right angle. A type of KAMAE.
Half forward stance, thus HIDARI HANMI is a left oblique stance. AIKIDO uses SANKAKUTAI NO HANMI, a triangular stance in which the heels are in line and the feet form a rough right angle. A type of KAMAE.
HANMI
HANMI HANDACHI
Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.
Position with SHITE sitting; UKE standing.
HANMI HANDACHI
HAPPO
8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).
8 sides, as in HAPPO GIRI (8 direction cutting with the sword).
HAPPO
HARA
Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.
Belly or abdomen. One’s center of mass is located in their SHITA HARA or lower gut when standing upright.
HARA
HASSO NO KAMAE
“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.
“Eight phase stance” with either JO or sword at side of head.
HASSO NO KAMAE
HENKA WAZA
Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.
Varied technique; beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution.
HENKA WAZA
HIDARI
Left.
Left.
HIDARI
HIJI
Elbow.
Elbow.
HIJI
HIJI-GIRI
Elbow cut.
Elbow cut.
HIJI-GIRI
HIJI-DORI/MOCHI
Elbow grasp.
Elbow grasp.
HIJI-DORI/MOCHI
HIJI OSAE
Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.
Pressing on the elbow; elbow control.
HIJI OSAE
HIJI-JIME
Elbow lock.
Elbow lock.
HIJI-JIME
HIKI ASHI
Step back.
Step back.
HIKI ASHI
HIRIKI NO YOSEI
Elbow power cultivation.
Elbow power cultivation.
HIRIKI NO YOSEI
HITORI WAZA
One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.
One person technique, “invisible partner practice”.
HITORI WAZA
HIYAKU
Jump.
Jump.
HIYAKU
HIYAKU UKEMI
Jumping break fall.
Jumping break fall.
HIYAKU UKEMI
HIZA
Knee.
Knee.
HIZA
ICHI NI TSUITE
Everyone to their place.
Everyone to their place.
ICHI NI TSUITE
IKKYO
First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.
First teaching. UDE OSAE or arm pin. Also called IKKAJO.
IKKYO
IRIMI
Entering with the body (step or slide).
Entering with the body (step or slide).
IRIMI
IRIMI NAGE
Entering throw.
Entering throw.
IRIMI NAGE
IRIMI TENKAN
Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.
Enter and turn, sometimes called TAI SABAKI.
IRIMI TENKAN
JIYU WAZA
Free style practice of techniques.
Free style practice of techniques.
JIYU WAZA
JO (TSUE)
Walking stick, a 4’ – 5’ wooden staff which is used in AIKIDO as (1) a visible extension of one’s technique and personality, (2) a weapon to be neutralized, or (3) as an instrument of coordination.
Walking stick, a 4’ – 5’ wooden staff which is used in AIKIDO as (1) a visible extension of one’s technique and personality, (2) a weapon to be neutralized, or (3) as an instrument of coordination.
JO (TSUE)
JODAN
Upper level/position.
Upper level/position.
JODAN
JU (YAWARA)
Flexibility, suppleness.
Flexibility, suppleness.
JU (YAWARA)
JUJI
The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.
The character for the number ten, shaped like a cross.
JUJI
JUJI-GARAMI
Cross shaped entanglement.
Cross shaped entanglement.
JUJI-GARAMI
JUJI NAGE
Arm cross throw.
Arm cross throw.
JUJI NAGE
JUJI YOKE
Arm cross evasion.
Arm cross evasion.
JUJI YOKE
JUMBI UNDO
Warm up exercise.
Warm up exercise.
JUMBI UNDO
KAESHI WAZA
Countering or escaping techniques.
Countering or escaping techniques.
KAESHI WAZA
KAITEN
Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.
Rotary (turning on the spot 180 degrees – feet remaining in place.
KAITEN
KAKUJI HAJIME
Everyone by themselves, begin.
Everyone by themselves, begin.
KAKUJI HAJIME
KAMAE
Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.
Attitude, posture or stance either with or without a Weapon, which reflects combative spirit. Includes HANMI. Also used as a command.
KAMAE
KAMIZA
The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.
The front of a DOJO, especially one containing a small shrine; seat of honor.
KAMIZA
KANCHO
Head of the house.
Head of the house.
KANCHO
KANJI
Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.
Chinese characters, used in written Japanese.
KANJI
KANKYU
Slow/fast.
Slow/fast.
KANKYU
KANREN WAZA
Applied technique.
Applied technique.
KANREN WAZA
KANSETSU
Joints, as in the arms and the legs.
Joints, as in the arms and the legs.
KANSETSU
KANSETSU WAZA
Joint techniques.
Joint techniques.
KANSETSU WAZA
KATA
A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.
A form, or a series of formalized movements, used for training in the martial arts.
KATA
KATA-DORI
One shoulder grasped.
One shoulder grasped.
KATA-DORI
KATAME
Locking or pinning techniques.
Locking or pinning techniques.
KATAME
KATANA
The steel sword of Japan when worn with the cutting edge up, thrust through a sash at the hip. Long swords which are attached to the belt with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge down are called TACHI. The KATANA may also be referred to as a SHINKEN to distinguish it from a BOKKEN.
The steel sword of Japan when worn with the cutting edge up, thrust through a sash at the hip. Long swords which are attached to the belt with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge down are called TACHI. The KATANA may also be referred to as a SHINKEN to distinguish it from a BOKKEN.
KATANA
KATATE
A single hand.
A single hand.
KATATE
KATATE-DORI/MOCHI
One hand grab.
One hand grab.
KATATE-DORI/MOCHI
KATSU JIN KEN
The sword that saves people’s lives.
The sword that saves people’s lives.
KATSU JIN KEN
KEIKO SHURYO
Class dismissed.
Class dismissed.
KEIKO SHURYO
KEN (TSURUGI)
A blade or sword, especially of the straight, two edged type, KEN is used as a prefix in several words relating to swordsmanship, including KENJUTSU or sword art, KENDO or sword way, KENSHI or swordsman, etc.
A blade or sword, especially of the straight, two edged type, KEN is used as a prefix in several words relating to swordsmanship, including KENJUTSU or sword art, KENDO or sword way, KENSHI or swordsman, etc.
KEN (TSURUGI)
KENJUTSU
Swordsmanship.
Swordsmanship.
KENJUTSU
KENSHO
Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.
Seeing into one’s true nature, enlightenment. See also SATORI.
KENSHO
KESA-GIRI
Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.
Diagonal body cut (up or down). A KESA is a surplice worn by Buddhist monks.
KESA-GIRI
KI
Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.
Vital force, unified energy of all one’s powers – mental, physical and spiritual.
KI
KI MUSUBI
Connecting KI.
Connecting KI.
KI MUSUBI
KIAI
A KAKEGOE or shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all one’s energy, or otherwise dominating your opponent – for example the look in your eyes, or the way you stand.
A KAKEGOE or shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all one’s energy, or otherwise dominating your opponent – for example the look in your eyes, or the way you stand.
KIAI
KIHON DOSA
Basic movement.
Basic movement.
KIHON DOSA
KIHON WAZA
Basic techniques.
Basic techniques.
KIHON WAZA
KIRI
Cutting.
Cutting.
KIRI
KIRI OTOSHI
Dropping cut.
Dropping cut.
KIRI OTOSHI
KIRITSU
The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.
The attention stance of the Japanese military, heels together and toes at a 45 degree angle. A command.
KIRITSU
KOHAI
A student junior to oneself.
A student junior to oneself.
KOHAI
KOHO
Backward.
Backward.
KOHO
KOHO KAITEN UKEMI
Backward roll.
Backward roll.
KOHO KAITEN UKEMI
KOHO UKEMI
Back break falls.
Back break falls.
KOHO UKEMI
KOKORO
Heart or mind.
Heart or mind.
KOKORO
KOKYU
Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.
Breath, a state of compatibility with the movements of UKE, “fitting in”, to go with the grain.
KOKYU
KOKYU DOSA
An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.
An exercise used to develop your KI or breathing \without using brute strength.
KOKYU DOSA
KOKYU HO
Breath method.
Breath method.
KOKYU HO
KOKYU NAGE
Breath throw.
Breath throw.
KOKYU NAGE
KOKYU RYOKU
Breath power.
Breath power.
KOKYU RYOKU
KOSA
Cross.
Cross.
KOSA
KOSHI
The lower back and hips.
The lower back and hips.
KOSHI
KOSHIITA
Back plate for the HAKAMA.
Back plate for the HAKAMA.
KOSHIITA
KOTE
Small hand/wrist.
Small hand/wrist.
KOTE
KOTE- GAESHI
Outward wrist twist.
Outward wrist twist.
KOTE- GAESHI
KUBI
Neck or head.
Neck or head.
KUBI
KUBI ATE
Neck strike.
Neck strike.
KUBI ATE
KUMIJO
Partner exercise using JO.
Partner exercise using JO.
KUMIJO
KUMITACHI
A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.
A short, two person exercise with a long sword or a BOKKEN.
KUMITACHI
KUZUSHI
Breaking, as in balance.
Breaking, as in balance.
KUZUSHI
KYU
White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.
White/coloured belt ranks. Any rank below SHODAN.
KYU
KYUSHO
Vital points, vulnerable spots.
Vital points, vulnerable spots.
KYUSHO
MA AI
Proper distancing and timing
Proper distancing and timing
MA AI
MAE
Front
Front
MAE
MAE UKEMI
Forward break falls
Forward break falls
MAE UKEMI
MARUI
Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques
MARUI
MASAKATSU
True victory/truth victorious
True victory/truth victorious
MASAKATSU
METSUBUSHI
Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.
Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.
METSUBUSHI
MIGI
Right
Right
MIGI
MISOGI
Purification of the mind and body
Purification of the mind and body
MISOGI
MOCHI
To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.
MOCHI
MOKUSO
Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.
MOKUSO
MUDANSHA
Students without black belt ranks.
Students without black belt ranks.
MUDANSHA
MUNE
Chest
Chest
MUNE
MUNE-DORI/MOCHI
Chest grasp, grasped lapel
Chest grasp, grasped lapel
MUNE-DORI/MOCHI
MUNE-ZUKI
Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone
Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone
MUNE-ZUKI
NAGARE
Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.
Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.
NAGARE
NAGE
To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).
To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).
NAGE
NANAME
Diagonal or oblique
Diagonal or oblique
NANAME
NIDO
Two times
Two times
NIDO
NIDO MAWARI
2 times pivot
2 times pivot
NIDO MAWARI
NIDO-ZUKI
2 time thrust
2 time thrust
NIDO-ZUKI
NIKYO
Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO
Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO
NIKYO
NUKI TSUKE
Drawing the sword
Drawing the sword
NUKI TSUKE
O SENSEI
“Great teacher”
“Great teacher”
O SENSEI
OBI
Sash or belt
Sash or belt
OBI
OMOTE
Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.
Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.
OMOTE
ONAJIKU
In the same way
In the same way
ONAJIKU
ONEGAI SHIMASU
Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.
Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.
ONEGAI SHIMASU
OSAE
Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.
Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.
OSAE
OSAE WAZA
Pinning techniques
Pinning techniques
OSAE WAZA
OTAGAI (NI) REI
Blow (to) each other
Blow (to) each other
OTAGAI (NI) REI
OTOSHI
Drop or let fall.
Drop or let fall.
OTOSHI
OYO
Application
Application
OYO
RANDORI
Free style practice; all out training.
Free style practice; all out training.
RANDORI
REI
Bow
Bow
REI
REIHO/REIGI
Etiquette
Etiquette
REIHO/REIGI
RENRAKU
Connection, communication.
Connection, communication.
RENRAKU
RENSHU
Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.
Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.
RENSHU
RENZOKU
Continuation
Continuation
RENZOKU
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.
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
ROKUDAN
Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems
ROKUDAN
RYO
Both
Both
RYO
RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
Both shoulders grasped
Both shoulders grasped
RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI
RYOTE
Both partner’s wrists grasped
Both partner’s wrists grasped
RYOTE
RYU (NAGARE)
A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.
RYU (NAGARE)
SABAKI
Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.
SABAKI
SAMURAI
Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.
SAMURAI
SANDAN
Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.
SANDAN
SANKYO
Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.
SANKYO
SANKAKU
Triangle
Triangle
SANKAKU
SATORI
Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.
SATORI
SATSUJINKEN
The sword that kills people
The sword that kills people
SATSUJINKEN
SAYA
Scabbard
Scabbard
SAYA
SAYU UNDO
Left/right exercise
Left/right exercise
SAYU UNDO
SEIRETSU
Line up
Line up
SEIRETSU
SEIZA
Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.
SEIZA
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.
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
SEMPAI (NI) REI
Bow (to) senior
Bow (to) senior
SEMPAI (NI) REI
SENSEI
Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.
SENSEI
SENSEI (NI) REI
Bow (to) teacher
Bow (to) teacher
SENSEI (NI) REI
SEPPUKU
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment
SEPPUKU
SHIAI
Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.
SHIAI
SHICHIDAN
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.
SHICHIDAN
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
SHIKAKU
Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.
SHIKAKU
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.
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
SHIME
A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.
SHIME
SHINAI
The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.
SHINAI
SHINKEN
The live or sharpened steel sword
The live or sharpened steel sword
SHINKEN
SHINKEN SHOBU
Literally real swords, victory or defeat
Literally real swords, victory or defeat
SHINKEN SHOBU
SHINKOK YU
Deep breathing
Deep breathing
SHINKOK YU
SHINTO
“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.
SHINTO
SHITE
Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.
SHITE
SHODAN
Beginner level. First degree black belt.
Beginner level. First degree black belt.
SHODAN
SHOMEN
Front face. Also called OMOTE.
Front face. Also called OMOTE.
SHOMEN
SHOMEN (NI) REI
Bow (to) front of DOJO.
Bow (to) front of DOJO.
SHOMEN (NI) REI
SHOMEN UCHI
Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.
SHOMEN UCHI
SHOSHIN
Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.
SHOSHIN
SHUGYO
Austere training
Austere training
SHUGYO
SHUTO (TEGATANA)
Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
Hand blade, cut with edge of arm
SHUTO (TEGATANA)
SUKASHI WAZA
Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.
SUKASHI WAZA
SODE
Sleeve
Sleeve
SODE
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.
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
SOTAI DOSA
Movement with partner
Movement with partner
SOTAI DOSA
SOTO
Outside
Outside
SOTO
SUBURI
Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN
SUBURI
SUBURITO
A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice
SUBURITO
SUIGETSU
Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.
SUIGETSU
SUKI
An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack
SUKI
SUMI
Corner
Corner
SUMI
SUMI OTOSHI
Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.
SUMI OTOSHI
SURI ASHI
Sliding steps
Sliding steps
SURI ASHI
SUWARI
Sitting
Sitting
SUWARI
SUWARI WAZA
Seated techniques
Seated techniques
SUWARI WAZA
TACHI
A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down
TACHI
TACHI REI
Standing bow
Standing bow
TACHI REI
TACHI-DORI
Long sword taking
Long sword taking
TACHI-DORI
TACHI WAZA
Standing techniques
Standing techniques
TACHI WAZA
TAI (KARADA)
Body
Body
TAI (KARADA)
TAI ATARI
Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking
TAI ATARI
TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
Evasive body movements/turning
Evasive body movements/turning
TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN
TAI SABAKI
Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.
TAI SABAKI
TAIJUTSU
Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice
TAIJUTSU
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.
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
TANDOKU DOSA
Solo exercise
Solo exercise
TANDOKU DOSA
TANINZU-DORI
Training against multiple attackers
Training against multiple attackers
TANINZU-DORI
TANTO
A dagger or knife
