Vocabulary Flashcards
Kodokan Judo
Original Judo school name
Jigoro Kano
Founder of Judo
1882
Year Judo was founded
Japan
Origin of Judo
Uchi Komi
Repetition attack practice without throwing, with a partner
Uke
Person receiving the technique
Tori
Person performing the technique
Hajime
Begin
Matte
Stop
Randori
Free practice
Atemi Waza
Striking Techniques
Theodore Roosevelt
President who introduced Judo to the United States
1964
Year Judo became an Olympic Sport for men
1992
Year Judo became an Olympic Sport for women
Sensei
Teacher
Rei
Bow
Dojo
Place where judo is practiced
Seiza
Kneeling position
Anza
Sitting position
Kiotsuke!
Attention
Gari
Reap
Hadaka
Naked
Goshi
Hip
Juji
Cross
Jime
Choke
Name
Normal
O
Major
Ko
Minor
Obi
Judo belt
Mune
Chest
Sankaku
Triangle
Soto
Outside
Uchi
Inner
Ude
Arm
Katame Waza
Grappling Techniques
Kuzushi
Off balancing, 1st requirement for throw
Tsukuri
Preparing to throw or fitting in to the throw, 2nd requirement to a throw
Kake
Execution to the throw, 3rd requirement to a throw
Kime
Follow throw to a throw, 4th and last requirement to a throw