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1
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MA AI

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Proper distancing and timing

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Proper distancing and timing

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MA AI

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MAE

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Front

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Front

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MAE

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MAE UKEMI

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Forward break falls

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Forward break falls

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MAE UKEMI

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MARUI

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Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques

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Circular, round; a principle in AIKIDO techniques

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MARUI

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MASAKATSU

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True victory/truth victorious

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True victory/truth victorious

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MASAKATSU

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METSUBUSHI

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Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.

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Blinding the eyes. A strike to the eyes with the back of the fist, or a substance to throw in someone’s eyes. Note to be confused with the company MITSUBISHI.

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METSUBUSHI

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MIGI

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Right

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Right

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MIGI

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MISOGI

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Purification of the mind and body

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Purification of the mind and body

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MISOGI

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MOCHI

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To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.

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To grasp or carry with the hands. Also TORI.

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MOCHI

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MOKUSO

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Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.

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Literally silent thought; quiet contemplation.

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MOKUSO

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MUDANSHA

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Students without black belt ranks.

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Students without black belt ranks.

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MUDANSHA

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MUNE

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Chest

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Chest

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MUNE

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MUNE-DORI/MOCHI

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Chest grasp, grasped lapel

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Chest grasp, grasped lapel

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MUNE-DORI/MOCHI

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MUNE-ZUKI

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Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone

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Punch or thrust to the base of the breastbone

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MUNE-ZUKI

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NAGARE

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Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.

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Flowing. KI NO NAGARE means stream of spirit. See also RYU.

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NAGARE

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NAGE

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To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).

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To throw or the thrower (person who is doing the technique, TORI or SHITE).

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NAGE

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NANAME

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Diagonal or oblique

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Diagonal or oblique

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NANAME

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NIDO

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Two times

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Two times

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NIDO

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NIDO MAWARI

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2 times pivot

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2 times pivot

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NIDO MAWARI

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NIDO-ZUKI

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2 time thrust

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2 time thrust

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NIDO-ZUKI

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NIKYO

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Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO

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Second teaching. KOTE MAWASHI or wrist turn. Also called NIKAJO

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NIKYO

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NUKI TSUKE

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Drawing the sword

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Drawing the sword

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NUKI TSUKE

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45
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O SENSEI

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“Great teacher”

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“Great teacher”

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O SENSEI

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47
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OBI

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Sash or belt

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Sash or belt

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OBI

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OMOTE

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Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.

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Surface or front. Also called SHOMEN.

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OMOTE

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51
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ONAJIKU

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In the same way

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In the same way

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ONAJIKU

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ONEGAI SHIMASU

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Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.

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Please, in this context “I welcome you to train with me”. Polite and formal.

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ONEGAI SHIMASU

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OSAE

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Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.

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Pressing, pushing. To immobilize/control.

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OSAE

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57
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OSAE WAZA

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Pinning techniques

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Pinning techniques

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OSAE WAZA

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OTAGAI (NI) REI

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Blow (to) each other

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Blow (to) each other

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OTAGAI (NI) REI

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OTOSHI

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Drop or let fall.

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Drop or let fall.

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OTOSHI

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OYO

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Application

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Application

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OYO

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65
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RANDORI

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Free style practice; all out training.

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Free style practice; all out training.

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RANDORI

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REI

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Bow

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Bow

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REI

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69
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REIHO/REIGI

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Etiquette

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Etiquette

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REIHO/REIGI

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RENRAKU

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Connection, communication.

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Connection, communication.

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RENRAKU

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RENSHU

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Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.

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Practice, exercise. REN here means train, and SHU means learn.

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RENSHU

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RENZOKU

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Continuation

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Continuation

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RENZOKU

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RIAI

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The interrelationship of principles. RIAI refers to the similarities in body movement, distancing, and timing involved in meeting an opponent; whether one is armed or empty handed. In a larger sense, RIAI also refers to the similarities in principles and goals of all the Japanese ways.

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The interrelationship of principles. RIAI refers to the similarities in body movement, distancing, and timing involved in meeting an opponent; whether one is armed or empty handed. In a larger sense, RIAI also refers to the similarities in principles and goals of all the Japanese ways.

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RIAI

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ROKUDAN

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Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems

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Sixth degree black belt in martial arts ranking systems

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ROKUDAN

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81
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RYO

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Both

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Both

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RYO

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83
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RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI

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Both shoulders grasped

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Both shoulders grasped

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RYOKATA-DORI/MOCHI

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RYOTE

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Both partner’s wrists grasped

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Both partner’s wrists grasped

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RYOTE

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87
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RYU (NAGARE)

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A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.

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A school or tradition, martial art or otherwise.

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RYU (NAGARE)

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SABAKI

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Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.

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Handling. ASHI SABAKI is handling the feet or footwork.

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SABAKI

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SAMURAI

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Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.

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Retainer. In Japanese, BUSHI is more commonly used to mean a member of the warrior class.

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SAMURAI

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SANDAN

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Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.

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Third degree black belt in martial arts ranking system. Third rank or grade.

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SANDAN

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SANKYO

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Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.

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Third teaching. KOTE HINERI or wrist twist. Also called SANKAJO.

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SANKYO

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SANKAKU

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Triangle

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Triangle

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SANKAKU

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SATORI

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Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.

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Enlightenment; spiritual awakening or realization. Term common in ZEN BUDDHISM.

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SATORI

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SATSUJINKEN

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The sword that kills people

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The sword that kills people

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SATSUJINKEN

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103
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SAYA

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Scabbard

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104
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Scabbard

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SAYA

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SAYU UNDO

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Left/right exercise

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Left/right exercise

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SAYU UNDO

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107
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SEIRETSU

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Line up

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108
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Line up

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SEIRETSU

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109
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SEIZA

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Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.

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Position when seated on one’s heels. Also used as a command.

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SEIZA

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111
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SEMPAI

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Senior. The SEMPAI/KOHAI relationship is particularly important in Japanese culture and permeates all areas of life. Japanese are always conscious of whether people they meet are above or below them in social status in regards to their seniority.

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112
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Senior. The SEMPAI/KOHAI relationship is particularly important in Japanese culture and permeates all areas of life. Japanese are always conscious of whether people they meet are above or below them in social status in regards to their seniority.

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SEMPAI

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SEMPAI (NI) REI

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Bow (to) senior

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114
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Bow (to) senior

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SEMPAI (NI) REI

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115
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SENSEI

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Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.

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Teacher/instructor. Originally meant first born, compare with DESHI.

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SENSEI

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SENSEI (NI) REI

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Bow (to) teacher

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118
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Bow (to) teacher

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SENSEI (NI) REI

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119
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SEPPUKU

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Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment

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120
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Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment

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SEPPUKU

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121
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SHIAI

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Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.

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122
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Contest; match; competition. Competition does not exist in AIKIDO except for most TOMIKI RYU AIKIDO, a few KI Society groups.

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SHIAI

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SHICHIDAN

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Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.

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124
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Seventh rank or grade. Seventh degree black belt in martial arts ranking system.

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SHICHIDAN

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SHIDOIN

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A formal title meaning approximately ‘instructor’. The middle of three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s; corresponds approximately to fourth and fifth degree black belts. The three instructor levels in ascending order are FUKUSHIDOIN, SHIDOIN and SHIHAN.

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A formal title meaning approximately ‘instructor’. The middle of three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s; corresponds approximately to fourth and fifth degree black belts. The three instructor levels in ascending order are FUKUSHIDOIN, SHIDOIN and SHIHAN.

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SHIDOIN

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SHIHAN

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A formal title approximately meaning model instructor. The highest of the three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s. Corresponds approximately to sixth degree black belt and above.

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A formal title approximately meaning model instructor. The highest of the three instructor levels instituted by the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in the mid 1970’s. Corresponds approximately to sixth degree black belt and above.

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SHIHAN

129
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SHIHO NAGE

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Four direction throw. Technique where SHITE passes under UKE’s arm, pivots 180 degrees, and throws. This technique originally included a pin with the arm barred in SHIHO NAGE position to complete.

130
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Four direction throw. Technique where SHITE passes under UKE’s arm, pivots 180 degrees, and throws. This technique originally included a pin with the arm barred in SHIHO NAGE position to complete.

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SHIHO NAGE

131
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SHIKAKU

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Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.

132
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Dead angle, blind spot. A position relative to one’s partner where it is difficult for them to continue their attack.

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SHIKAKU

133
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SHIKKO

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Knee walking. A form of walking pivoting on the knees from SEIZA which improves balance and hip stability, preparing the student for executing SUWARI WAZA.

134
Q

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.

A

SHIKKO

135
Q

SHIME

A

A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.

136
Q

A choke or lock, for example HIJI-JIME is an elbow lock.

A

SHIME

137
Q

SHINAI

A

The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.

138
Q

The mock weapon used in modern sport KENDO. The SHINAI is made of split lengths of bamboo tied together.

A

SHINAI

139
Q

SHINKEN

A

The live or sharpened steel sword

140
Q

The live or sharpened steel sword

A

SHINKEN

141
Q

SHINKEN SHOBU

A

Literally real swords, victory or defeat

142
Q

Literally real swords, victory or defeat

A

SHINKEN SHOBU

143
Q

SHINKOK YU

A

Deep breathing

144
Q

Deep breathing

A

SHINKOK YU

145
Q

SHINTO

A

“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.

146
Q

“The way of the gods.” The indigenous religion of Japan.

A

SHINTO

147
Q

SHITE

A

Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.

148
Q

Person executing the technique or throw. The defender, also called TOR or NAGE. Literally “doing hand”.

A

SHITE

149
Q

SHODAN

A

Beginner level. First degree black belt.

150
Q

Beginner level. First degree black belt.

A

SHODAN

151
Q

SHOMEN

A

Front face. Also called OMOTE.

152
Q

Front face. Also called OMOTE.

A

SHOMEN

153
Q

SHOMEN (NI) REI

A

Bow (to) front of DOJO.

154
Q

Bow (to) front of DOJO.

A

SHOMEN (NI) REI

155
Q

SHOMEN UCHI

A

Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.

156
Q

Front strike to the head. MENUCHI for short.

A

SHOMEN UCHI

157
Q

SHOSHIN

A

Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.

158
Q

Beginner’s mind each time you are UKE or NAGE.

A

SHOSHIN

159
Q

SHUGYO

A

Austere training

160
Q

Austere training

A

SHUGYO

161
Q

SHUTO (TEGATANA)

A

Hand blade, cut with edge of arm

162
Q

Hand blade, cut with edge of arm

A

SHUTO (TEGATANA)

163
Q

SUKASHI WAZA

A

Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.

164
Q

Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or initiate a strike.

A

SUKASHI WAZA

165
Q

SODE

A

Sleeve

166
Q

Sleeve

A

SODE

167
Q

SOKE

A

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.

168
Q

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.

A

SOKE

169
Q

SOTAI DOSA

A

Movement with partner

170
Q

Movement with partner

A

SOTAI DOSA

171
Q

SOTO

A

Outside

172
Q

Outside

A

SOTO

173
Q

SUBURI

A

Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN

174
Q

Basic striking or thrusting with a JO or BOKKEN

A

SUBURI

175
Q

SUBURITO

A

A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice

176
Q

A heavy BOKKEN for use in SUBURI practice

A

SUBURITO

177
Q

SUIGETSU

A

Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.

178
Q

Literally water moon, refers to the solar plexus in the middle of the chest below the breastbone.

A

SUIGETSU

179
Q

SUKI

A

An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack

180
Q

An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack

A

SUKI

181
Q

SUMI

A

Corner

182
Q

Corner

A

SUMI

183
Q

SUMI OTOSHI

A

Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.

184
Q

Corner drop. A throwing technique where UKE is unbalanced diagonally backwards by the extended hand or SHITE.

A

SUMI OTOSHI

185
Q

SURI ASHI

A

Sliding steps

186
Q

Sliding steps

A

SURI ASHI

187
Q

SUWARI

A

Sitting

188
Q

Sitting

A

SUWARI

189
Q

SUWARI WAZA

A

Seated techniques

190
Q

Seated techniques

A

SUWARI WAZA

191
Q

TACHI

A

A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down

192
Q

A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down

A

TACHI

193
Q

TACHI REI

A

Standing bow

194
Q

Standing bow

A

TACHI REI

195
Q

TACHI-DORI

A

Long sword taking

196
Q

Long sword taking

A

TACHI-DORI

197
Q

TACHI WAZA

A

Standing techniques

198
Q

Standing techniques

A

TACHI WAZA

199
Q

TAI (KARADA)

A

Body

200
Q

Body

A

TAI (KARADA)

201
Q

TAI ATARI

A

Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking

202
Q

Striking with one’s body, entering and blocking

A

TAI ATARI

203
Q

TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN

A

Evasive body movements/turning

204
Q

Evasive body movements/turning

A

TAI NO HENKO/ TAI NO TENKAN

205
Q

TAI SABAKI

A

Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.

206
Q

Body movement. Step, turn 180 degrees, step back. Also called IRIMI TENKAN.

A

TAI SABAKI

207
Q

TAIJUTSU

A

Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice

208
Q

Body arts; i.e. unarmed practice

A

TAIJUTSU

209
Q

TANDEN

A

Literally cinnabar field. The spot in the center of the abdomen where one’s center of balance is when standing. Short for SEIKA TANDEN.

210
Q

Literally cinnabar field. The spot in the center of the abdomen where one’s center of balance is when standing. Short for SEIKA TANDEN.

A

TANDEN

211
Q

TANDOKU DOSA

A

Solo exercise

212
Q

Solo exercise

A

TANDOKU DOSA

213
Q

TANINZU-DORI

A

Training against multiple attackers

214
Q

Training against multiple attackers

A

TANINZU-DORI

215
Q

TANTO

A

A dagger or knife

216
Q

A dagger or knife

A

TANTO

217
Q

TANTAMI

A

Straw mat

218
Q

Straw mat

A

TANTAMI

219
Q

TE

A

Hand

220
Q

Hand

A

TE

221
Q

TEGATANA

A

“Hand-sword”; since AIKIDO techniques are based on sword movements, the hand with the fingers spread should function as a sword, the little finger edge of the hand, blade-side. Sometimes called SHUTO.

222
Q

“Hand-sword”; since AIKIDO techniques are based on sword movements, the hand with the fingers spread should function as a sword, the little finger edge of the hand, blade-side. Sometimes called SHUTO.

A

TEGATANA

223
Q

TEGATANA ATE

A

Strike with the hand-blade

224
Q

Strike with the hand-blade

A

TEGATANA ATE

225
Q

TEGATANA MICHIBIKI

A

Leading/guiding with the hand-blade

226
Q

Leading/guiding with the hand-blade

A

TEGATANA MICHIBIKI

227
Q

TEGATANA YOKE

A

Knife hand block

228
Q

Knife hand block

A

TEGATANA YOKE

229
Q

TEKUBI

A

“Hand neck” wrist

230
Q

“Hand neck” wrist

A

TEKUBI

231
Q

TEKUBI MAWASHI

A

Wrist circling

232
Q

Wrist circling

A

TEKUBI MAWASHI

233
Q

TENCHI

A

Heaven and earth. TENCHI NAGE : “heaven and earth throw”.

234
Q

Heaven and earth. TENCHI NAGE : “heaven and earth throw”.

A

TENCHI

235
Q

TENKAI

A

Pivot

236
Q

Pivot

A

TENKAI

237
Q

TENKAN

A

Turning movement, especially turning the body 180 degrees

238
Q

Turning movement, especially turning the body 180 degrees

A

TENKAN

239
Q

TENSHIN

A

Body turn, a movement where NAGE retreats 45 degrees away from the attack.

240
Q

Body turn, a movement where NAGE retreats 45 degrees away from the attack.

A

TENSHIN

241
Q

TORI

A

Taking/grasping or the person who is throwing. Another name for SHITE or NAGE. May also be pronounced – DORI.

242
Q

Taking/grasping or the person who is throwing. Another name for SHITE or NAGE. May also be pronounced – DORI.

A

TORI

243
Q

TORIFUNE

A

“Taking a boat.” Rowing exercise for breathing and posture. Also called FUNAKOGI.

244
Q

“Taking a boat.” Rowing exercise for breathing and posture. Also called FUNAKOGI.

A

TORIFUNE

245
Q

TOSHU

A

Bare hands

246
Q

Bare hands

A

TOSHU

247
Q

TOSHU WAZA

A

Technique without weapons

248
Q

Technique without weapons

A

TOSHU WAZA

249
Q

TSUBA

A

Hand guard for the sword/BOKKEN

250
Q

Hand guard for the sword/BOKKEN

A

TSUBA

251
Q

TSUKA

A

Handle of the sword/BOKKEN

252
Q

Handle of the sword/BOKKEN

A

TSUKA

253
Q

TSUKI

A

A punch or thrust. May also be pronounced ZUKI

254
Q

A punch or thrust. May also be pronounced ZUKI

A

TSUKI

255
Q

UCHI (1)

A

“Inside”; movement inside UKE’s arm

256
Q

“Inside”; movement inside UKE’s arm

A

UCHI (1)

257
Q

UCHI (2)

A

Hitting or striking

258
Q

Hitting or striking

A

UCHI (2)

259
Q

UCHI DESHI

A

Inner disciple. A live in student, a student who lives in the DOJO and acts as a 24 hour trainee/attendant.

260
Q

Inner disciple. A live in student, a student who lives in the DOJO and acts as a 24 hour trainee/attendant.

A

UCHI DESHI

261
Q

UDE

A

Arm

262
Q

Arm

A

UDE

263
Q

UDE-GARAMI

A

Arm entanglement

264
Q

Arm entanglement

A

UDE-GARAMI

265
Q

UDE OSAE

A

Arm control, another name for IKKYO

266
Q

Arm control, another name for IKKYO

A

UDE OSAE

267
Q

UDEKIME NAGE

A

Arm-bar throw, type of KOKYU NAGE where UKE’s arm acts as a lever arm

268
Q

Arm-bar throw, type of KOKYU NAGE where UKE’s arm acts as a lever arm

A

UDEKIME NAGE

269
Q

UESHIBA KISSHOMARU

A

The third son of the found of AIKIDO and second AIKIDO DOSHU

270
Q

The third son of the found of AIKIDO and second AIKIDO DOSHU

A

UESHIBA KISSHOMARU

271
Q

UESHIBA MORIHEI

A

The founder of AIKIDO

272
Q

The founder of AIKIDO

A

UESHIBA MORIHEI

273
Q

UESHIBA MORITERU

A

he grandson of the founder and current AIKIDO DOSHU

274
Q

he grandson of the founder and current AIKIDO DOSHU

A

UESHIBA MORITERU

275
Q

UKE

A

One who receives, the person being thrown or the partner who receives the technique

276
Q

One who receives, the person being thrown or the partner who receives the technique

A

UKE

277
Q

UKEMI

A

“Receiving with the body”. Break falls; controlling the fall when thrown. MAE UKEMI is a forward roll or fall, USHIRO UKEMI is a back roll or fall

278
Q

“Receiving with the body”. Break falls; controlling the fall when thrown. MAE UKEMI is a forward roll or fall, USHIRO UKEMI is a back roll or fall

A

UKEMI

279
Q

UNDO

A

Exercise or drill

280
Q

Exercise or drill

A

UNDO

281
Q

URA

A

Reverse side or back

282
Q

Reverse side or back

A

URA

283
Q

USHIRO

A

Backwards or behind

284
Q

Backwards or behind

A

USHIRO

285
Q

USHIRO UKEMI

A

Back rolls or falls

286
Q

Back rolls or falls

A

USHIRO UKEMI

287
Q

USHIRO WAZA

A

Rear techniques, techniques applied when one is attacked from the rear

288
Q

Rear techniques, techniques applied when one is attacked from the rear

A

USHIRO WAZA

289
Q

WAKI-GAMAE

A

Sword pointed down and back

290
Q

Sword pointed down and back

A

WAKI-GAMAE

291
Q

WAKIZASHI

A

Short sword

292
Q

Short sword

A

WAKIZASHI

293
Q

WAZA

A

Techique

294
Q

Techique

A

WAZA

295
Q

YAME

A

Stop or finish. A command.

296
Q

Stop or finish. A command.

A

YAME

297
Q

YOKE

A

Avoidance, block

298
Q

Avoidance, block

A

YOKE

299
Q

YOKO

A

Side or horizontal

300
Q

Side or horizontal

A

YOKO

301
Q

YOKOMEN UCHI

A

Side blow to the head

302
Q

Side blow to the head

A

YOKOMEN UCHI

303
Q

YONKYO

A

Fourth teaching. TEKUBI OSAE or wrist pin. Also YONKAJO

304
Q

Fourth teaching. TEKUBI OSAE or wrist pin. Also YONKAJO

A

YONKYO

305
Q

YUBI

A

Fingers or toes

306
Q

Fingers or toes

A

YUBI

307
Q

YUDANSHA

A

Person holding black belt rank

308
Q

Person holding black belt rank

A

YUDANSHA

309
Q

ZANSHIN

A

Balance and aware state. It is the “following through” of a technique. One is connected to the UKE even after the throw in an unbroken flow of KI, simultaneously ready to receive any new attack. A moment of settling and stillness at the completion of the technique while remaining attentive and balanced.

310
Q

Balance and aware state. It is the “following through” of a technique. One is connected to the UKE even after the throw in an unbroken flow of KI, simultaneously ready to receive any new attack. A moment of settling and stillness at the completion of the technique while remaining attentive and balanced.

A

ZANSHIN

311
Q

ZORI

A

Sandals worn off the mat to help keep the mat clean

312
Q

Sandals worn off the mat to help keep the mat clean

A

ZORI

aikido vocabulary (7 decks)

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