The ribsDangerous,risky. Lookout!That direction.To rise; to ascend; to rise in rank.Self victory.Rising blockRising punch

Ago Jaw, chin.To sit cross-legged.Fool; idiot; blockhead.Combined, togetherMutual preservationMutual destruction.

Harmonious stance thrust.As usual; as always.

The Way of harmony

Strategies of HarmonyA tie; even match.Companion; partner, adversary.One after another; successively.Peace of mind.Stability; equilibrium. Safety.Thank you (informal)Thank you.Thank you.Leg, FootFoot sweepLeg blocksFoot techniques.AnkleOver therePressure; compression.Head

Atari Success.Ate Strike

Elbow strikesStrikesStriking techniquesMove backTo push from behind.

Auto Japanese pronunciation of the English word out; specifically, out of play.

AbaraAbunai Achira Agaru Agatsu Age ukeAge zuki

Agura o kaku Ahoo AiAi nukeAi uchi Aigamae Harmonious stance. Same as Ai-hanmi basically.Aigamae-ate Aikawarazu Aiki Blending of ki. Universal life energy, the creative principle of life. Aiki - ken Aikido sword techniques.Aiki no kurai . The secret of Aiki, the highest consciousnessof AikiAiki Okami The great spirit of Aiki.Aiki otoshi entering more deeply and picking up uke's off-side legAiki taiso Aikido exercisesAikidoAikidoka One who practices Aikido.AikijitsuAiko Aite Aitsuide Anshin Antei AnzenArigatoArigato gozaimasita Arigato gozaimasuAshiAshi baraiAshi ukeAshi waza AshikubiAsokoAssaku Atama

Ate wazaAtemiAtemi wazaAtoAtooshi 0 suru

To bring together.Combination "U" punch

Ban Evening;night.To penetrate a fortress, major

Drawing and cutting with a swordBench.Toilet.

Bo Wood.DefenseWooden sword used in practice.Wooden sword

Bu

Martial way

Fighting techniques.Arms; weapons.

Warrior.Bushido Warrior's Code. The way of the warrior.Chi four Chi Wisdom,intelligence. Blood. Earth.

(the breath of earth) The second stage of breath-meditation.Strength, might, power, force.

The exercise where one leaps as one executes a movement.Right angles

Posture with hands at middle levelMidsection blockA punch to the abdominal regionCenter.The thighLong sword.

Dan

To be dull; to feel languid; feel heavy

AwaseAwashi zuki

Bassai daiBassai uke Bassai block, first movement of the kata Bassai dai.BattaBenchi Benjo

BogyoBokkenBokuto

Martial ardor. In Aikido, Bu signifies valor and indomitable spirit, not contention and strife. Aikido is the ultimate expression of Bu, which originally meant to prevent two weapons from coming together. To stop weapons. To stop war. The Chinese characte

BudoBudoka One who practices budo.Bujutsu Buki Bunkai Application of kata technique through kumiteBushi

Chi no kokyu Chikara

Chin kon ki shin (calming the spirit and returning to the divine.) The practice of a special meditation technique intended to aid one in joining withthe universal spirit and to help one understand the divine mission that it is one's life goal to fulfill.

Chokaku Waza ChokkakuChoku zuki Straight punch, typically from kiba dachiChokusen Chokusen

Chokusen no irimi (direct entry) The irimi technique in which one enters directly behind one's parter.

Chototsu Atemi point between the eyesChudan Middle Level, middle kamae, sword in middle, seigan is a chudan gamae.Chudan gamaeChudan uke .Chudan-zukiChushin DaitaiDaito

Daito-ryu A traditional system of Aikijutsu. The Daito in Daito-ryu does not mean Long Sword. It was the name of the castle of the founder of Aiki-jujitsu, Lord Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu.Degree level, black belt, More advanced ranks from 1 to 10: Shodan, nidan, sandan, yondan, godan, rokudan, nanadan, hachidan, kudan, judan.

Darui .

Suddenness; abruptness.Suddenly; abruptly.To be taken by surprise.rupture.Strikes, punches, and kicks.Without strength, relaxed.Advanced foot sweep.

Student, pupil, disciple.Do Way, the way ofDo A cut to the side of the body.

Don't mention it. You're welcome.Middle body training.Foundation; basis.

One's equal

Pressure point behind the earSkull.Spirit; courage.Thanks (informal)Thank you (formal)Thank you very muchThank you very much (very formal) (for something that is happening)very; much; rather; quite

Pupil of the eye.Dori Take, grab, grasp. To control.

Drill, exercise.

Grandmaster. Honorary title for the master of an Art. All of the sudden; suddenly; with a rush.Please go ahead

E

Demonstration top / uniform.

The elbowElbow strike.Circular entry.Moving and turning freelyLapel; neck; neckband; collar.Collar graspImmovable stance

Not enough power !

Dashinuke Dashinuke ni Dashinuke o kurau Datchoo Hernia; Datotsushu Datsu ryoku De-ashi-harai Denko Atemi point at the floating ribsDeshi

Do itashimashiteDo no tanden Dodai Dogi Uniform, commonly referred to as giDogi dori Grasps to the dogi.Dohai

Dojo Training hall (formally a term used by Buddhist priests in reference to their place of worship).

Dojo-cho Leader of a dojoDokkoDokuro Dokyoo DomoDomo arigatoDomo arigato gozaimashitaDomo arigato gozaimasuDomo, Doomo - .Dookaku Same rank, status, ect.Dookoo

Dosa Doshi Comrade, friend (used among fellow Aikidoka)Doshu DottoDozo

a particle (a type of Japanese gramatical word) denoting: to, toward, in the direction of.

Embu giEmbusen The floor pattern of a kataEmpiEmpi-uchi En no irimi Enten-jizuiEri Eri zukamiFudo dachi

Fudo no shiei Immovable posture. Sitting or standing, one must always be in an immovable posture. Not rigid but unperturbable.

Fujubun

Calf of the leg.Abdominal breathing

Step forwardTo miss (lose) one's footing.Cutting kickStamping kickStepping in rising blockStepping in knife hand blockStepping in outside forearm blockStepping in inside forearm blockStepping in blocks, advancing in to gain the distance advantageTo stand one's ground, remain.Rowing motion.To reverseKi has escaped.

Outside forearm push asideFoot StopFighting positionThe faceArm bar with elbow braced over shoulderSweepWheelJoined palm blockLodging together, training camp

Lower-level Low block

Lower level downward kickLow level block.Lower level hooking kickDownward block.Downward punch

Pressure point below lower lipIntuition

Geri KickTraining uniform., also honor, justiceDuty; What you have to do, cut

Go fiveGo no sen Seize the initiative later, allow opponent to attack first

Pressure point in fleshy area between thumb and forefingerSecret; secret principles.Fifth Form, "arm stretching"Pardon, permission.Excuse me, I'm sorrySelf defense.Self defense method.

Fukurahagi Fukushiki-kokyuFukuto Atemi point just above inside of kneeFumidashiFumihazusu FumikiriFumikomiFumikomi age ukeFumikomi shuto ukeFumikomi soto ude ukeFumikomi uchi ude ukeFumikomi ukeFumitodomaru Funakegi GaeshiGai yuku Gaiwan gedan uke See gedan baraiGaiwan kakiwake ukeGakiGamaeGanmenGanseki otoshiGariGarumaGassho ukeGasshukuGawa Outside; side. (soto gawa = outside; uchi gawa = inside).Gedan Gedan baraiGedan gamae Gamae with hands at lower levelGedan keageGedan uke Gedan Ura MawashiGedan-barai Gedan-zukiGeiko Alternative pronunciation of Keiko, practice.GekonGenshin

GiGiri

GokokuGokui GokyoGomen Gomen nasaiGoshin Goshin ho

There is, there are. To spin, as one would a wheel.Reverse, opposite, inverted

Reverse back stance

Reverse front stanceReverse punch.Right hand grasp to left wrist, or left hand grasp to right wristReverse grip

eight

Bare-hand strangle.YesPlease stop.Rear scissors strikeBack of the handBack hand "X" blockBack hand blockSweep with instep

Outside ridge hand blockRidge hand block trippingRidge handInside ridge hand blockRidge hand blockBack of forearmLow block with back of forearmBack arm blockBegin, startHow do you do? (When introduced to someone for the first time.)Split skirt, wide legged pants.

SemicircleTalk, conversation.

To speak, talk, converse; to tell.To divide into halves.Spring hip-throw.

Half facing posture

One person standing, one person sitting techniques

Opposition; contradiction, in reverse order, the other way around

Gozaimasu =Arimasu. GurumaGyaku

Gyaku hanmi (reverse stance, mirror image) When both partners have opposite feet forward. Reverse hanmi stance.

Gyaku kokutsu dachiGyaku te tori cross-hand grab, e.g. left to leftGyaku zenkutsu dachiGyaku-zuki Gyakugamae katatedoriGyakute doriGyakute dori-kote hineri . Nikko, kote-mawashi, reverse grip kote hineri

Gyakute-dori To grasp with one's hand reversed; to grasp and opponents right wrist with your left hand

Hachi

Hachi ji dachi Foot position looks like katakana character for "8" , Fig. 8 stance, open stance

Hadakajime HaiHai yame Haimen hasami uchiHaishuHaishu juji ukeHaishu ukeHaisoku ashi baraiHaito RidgehandHaito soto ukeHaito sukui nageHaito UchiHaito uchi ukeHaito ukeHaiwanHaiwan gedan ukeHaiwan ukeHajimaeHajimemashiteHakama

Hakyo 8th principle – Nikkyo in which his elbow is in your armpit and his hand is pulled forward; Pinning their hand with your foot

Han'enkei .Hanashi Hanashi-waza Techniques from escaping from holds; also known as hazushi-wazaHanasuHanbun ni suru Hane-goshi Hangetsu dachi Half moon stance, from the kata HangetsuHanmiHanmi Hadachi Half stance, Nage is kneeling and Uke is attacking from standingHanmi-handachi wazaHanshi Highest title from ZNKR, must be 55 or older and 8 dan.Hantai

In the opposite direction.Tori is kneeling and opponent attacks from a standing position.Eight directions. All directions.To be totally aware of ones surroundingsThe abdomen, stomachSweeping loin throw.Lifting foot sweep.A renowned seventeenth century swordsman.Scissors strikeScissors blockScissors punchSword held level and hands at shoulder level.

QuicklyPeaceful mindPeaceful mind fifth levelPeaceful mind second levelPeaceful mind third levelPeaceful mind first levelPeaceful mind fourth levelParallelParallel foot stanceParallel back punchParallel punchParallel stance.Feet together stance, position for standing bow

HeraLeft (direction).Left leg forward fighting positionLeft side.To the left.Skin.Elbow

Elbow grab

Elbow grabElbow techniques

Sage.Prefix denoting pulling or drawing.Pulling armPulling drop.Favor; patronage.

Written examination.To draw; to attract; to lead.

Hantai ni Hanza Handachi Happo Happo-barakiHaraHarai-goshi Harai-tsurikomi-ashi Harigaya Usai Sekiun Hasami uchiHasami ukeHasami zukiHasso

Hasso gamae Figure 8 stance, sword by side of head. Usually hasso hidari, sword on right, left foot forward.

HayakuHeianHeian godanHeian nidanHeian sandanHeian shodanHeian yondanHeikoHeiko dachiHeiko ura zukiHeiko zukiHeiko-dachi Heisoku dachi

Henka waza Varied technique. Especially beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution Peg in back of hakama.

HidariHidari gamaeHidari ho Hidari ni Hifu HijiHiji barai Elbow sweep, from the kata Heian yondanHiji doriHiji mochi no tsukuri Technique structure of grasping of the arm with both hands (kansetsu waza)Hiji Tori Hiji wazaHiji-zume Atemi point on inside of elbowHijiri Hiki Hiki-teHikitaoshi Hikitate Hikitate geiko Freestyle practice with some resistance from uke.Hikkishiken Hiku

A twistForehead; brow.Human beingEqual stance, feet parallel forwardinvisible partner practice Knee Knee strikeknee blockKnee-elbow lock. Knee wheel.

Hon Prefix denoting: true; proper; original.Side collar hold.True form.

RhythmI Stomach.

Rush matting. Grass matting.Hips lowered, stable position.Kneeling on one calf.A form of crouching.

oneA straight lineMovement

Locomotive power, the power of movement.No

To finish with one blowIn one breath; instantlyFirst Form or principle, "arm pin"NowInternal (quiet) breathingLightning.An one-knuckle fistEnteringEntering throw ("20 year technique")

Benevolence.The breath of human beings. The third stage of breath meditation.Pressure point on upper lip below noseVital points on the human body

HineriHitai Hito HitoemiHitori wazaHizaHiza ateHiza ukeHiza-gatame Hiza-gurumaHoko Spear. One of the component elements in the kanjibu.Hombu Dojo The intemational headquarters of Aikido, the head dojo.

Hon-kesa-gatame Hontai Hontai no tsukuri Technique structure, doing the actual technique (atemi waza)Hontai no Tsukuri True entering, a real application. (atemiwaza)Hyoshi

I-omote Iai goshiIai hiza, Tate hizaIaigoshi

Ibuki A breathing method featuring a long exhalation, followed by a short cough to clear lungs

IchiIchimonjiIdoIdori Techniques practiced from seizaIdoryoku Iie

Iki Breath. Iki refers more to the physical act of respiration,while kokyu signifies the deeper cosmological aspects of breathing.

Ikken hissatsuIkki-niIkkyoImaIn-ibukiInazuma Ippon-kenIrimiIrimi nage

Irimi nage Entering throw. The second of three pillars of Aikido throwing techniques. A throw whose main element is irimi.

Irimi-ate Irimi thrust - Entering thrust

Jiju waza Free-style practice of techniques. Usually a set of attacks or techniques. It is different from Randori where everything is allowed.

Jin Jin no kokyu JinchuJinkai-kyusho

The bodyFree style techniques/practice.Free fighting or sparring.

Jo

Upper level block.Upper strike

tenJudo Gentle way

The kidney areaCrossed hands choke

"X" blockCross arm-lock.

Normal gripCounter techniquesCounter thrustHook punchHook punch.Dance of the gods.

Turning of the body

The axis of rotation of a techniqueKnife hand push asideBear hug from behind.Freestyle practice with no resistance. Usually with only basic techniques.The heel of the footSweep with heelHooking knife hand blockHooking blockWedging block.To push asideBack of the wrist (for a strike)

Get into position !

JintaiJiyu wazaJiyu-kumite

Wooden staff, usually about 4 feet by 15/16" and commonly made of white oak.

Jo-dori Jo taking. Techniques for disarming an opponent armed with a jo.Jodan Upper level, sword above head. Usually hidari jodan, left foot forward.Jodan gamae Gamae with hands at upper levelJodan uke Jodan-zukiJoseki Upper side of the mat, opposite the shimoseki.Joseki ni rei Bow to the high section of the dojoJu

JuizoJuji jime .

Juji nage Arm entwining throw ("No. 10 throw", since the arms form the japanese sign for 10 "+". arms crossed, elbows locked)

Juji ukeJuji-gatame Jumbi taiso Aikido exercises.Junanahon no kata Randori kata, 17 technique kata.Junchu Atemi point on the upper lipJuntedoriKaeshi wazaKaeshi zukiKagi zukiKagi-zaki Kagura mai Kaicho Owner of school (organization) eg. Sei Do Kai

Kaiden Master's certificate. The final license awarded according to the classical martial art teaching system.

Kaiso Founder. Ueshiba Morihei is commonly referred to by either this term or by O-sensei, "Great Teacher".

KaitenKaiten nage Rotary throw. uchi-kaiten nage and soto-kaiten nage (inside and outside)Kaiten-jukiKaiti kakiwake ukeKakae dori Kakari Geiko KakatoKakato ashi baraiKake shuto ukeKake ukeKakiwake-uke KakiwakeruKakuto

Kamae A posture or stance of readiness. There are many different stances, and with each stance there are different positions for the hands or weapon: the Jodan/High position, Chudan/Middle position, Gedan/Low position.

Kamae-te

Hair graspFour quarter hold.

Kan House, hall, building, Intuition

Cold practice, winter trainingScissor take downChinese characters, ideographs.To view the sky, major

Way of the Japanese emperor and of the gods.JointJoint strikeJoint techniques, Dislocation TechniquesJoint techniques.Punch to the face.

Kara EmptyTo tie up; to arrestAn entanglement

Karate Empty hand fighting.Karate do The way of empty hand

Karate practitionerLight, easy practice

Continuous attackLegsArms crossed over to hide technique (mountain mist).

KataShoulder Grab or HoldOne knee stanceshoulder grab and strike to the head

Kata Tori Shoulder grabSingle shoulder hold.

A single hand.

Half cross strangle.

Kami God(s), deity, divine spirit, holy inspiration, guardianangel, exalted human being. The Japanese conception of kami has no direct parallel in Western religious terminology. Kami-sama was the Founder's expression for the Ultimate Principle of the universe.

Kami zukamiKami-shiho-gatame Kamiza Upper seat on the mat, opposite the shimoza.Kamiza ni rei Bow to kamiza (gods)

Kanasha Gratitude. Aikido places great emphasis on the expression of gratitude, not just to our instructors and fellow practitioners, but to all membersof society and all elements of creation.

Kancho Owner of school (building, hall) eg. Yugen KanKangeikoKaniwazaKanji Kanku dai

Kannagara The stream of God. The flow of creative energy which reaches from the past into the future.

Kannagara no michi KansetsuKansetsu uchiKansetsu wazaKansetsu waza Kao tsuki

KarameKarami

KaratekaKarui-geikoKaruma like waki gamae, blade horizontal.Kashaki-uchiKashiKasumi

Shoulder. Also means 'form' practice of pre-arranged exercises(s).Kata doriKata hiza dachiKata menuchi

Kata-gatame Kata-ha-jime Singlewing strangle.Kata-te

Katagatame A variation of Kaiten nage where you lock your opponents shoulder and bring him directly to the ground in a lock

KatajujijimeKatame Hold or lock, as in "wakigatame".

Katame-waza Grappling techniques; consisting of osae waza, kensetsu waza, and shime waza

One hand (left or right).

Grasp with both hands to one wrist.One hand grab of opponents mirror hand or wristOne-handed strikeVictory at the speed of light.The saving of your enemy's life. The sword that saves life.

Practice session; training.Practice uniform.

Ken Japanese sword. Also Fist

The modern art of Japanese fencing.Shoulder bladesConfidence with modesty.EnlightenmentHammer fist strike

Keri KickTo kick.Lapel / part of monk's costume hanging from left shoulder.A diagonal cut across the bodyKick to the gut.

Ki Spirit, vital forceAttention !

Horse riding stanceFundamentalBasic five-step sparringBasic one-step sparringBasic structure of techniquesBasic three-step sparringBasic counter techniquesBasic techniques

TracheaLowerFocus, a lock using nerve centersDecisive technique

Groin kick

Katana Japanese sword; blade. Medium length long sword. Customarily worn in a scabbard with the cutting edge up, the scabbard thrust through a sash at the hip. When the sword is attached to the sash with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge down, it

KatateKatate dori same side wrist grab, e.g. right to leftKatate dori han tai same as gyaku te toriKatate ryoteKatate Tori Katate-uchiKatsu Hayabi Katsu jin ken Kazaumi lse no Kami Founder of the Shin Kage sword school.NobutsenaKeichu Atemi point on back of neckKeikoKeiko gi, do gi, gi

Ken jitsu Sword techniques. Aikido techniques performed while holding a sword.Kendo KenkokotsuKenkyo Kensho Kentsui uchi

Keru KesaKesa giri Kete tsuki

Ki-o-tsukiKiai A shout delivered for the purpose of focussing all of one's energyKiba dachiKihonKihon gohan kumiteKihon ippon kumiteKihon no tsukuriKihon sanbon kumiteKihon ura wazaKihon waza

Kikai tanden Ocean field of ki. In the Orient, one's physical and spiritual center is thought to be located about two inches beneath one's navel inthe kikai tanden. As the source of physical strength and mental power, it must be nourished through kokyu and ki developm

KikanKikuKimeKime waza

Kimusubi Linking ki. To be linked to the ki of another person or thing is to be in kimusube, a fertile state that fosters new life. When the ki of a man and the ki of a woman comes together in kimusube, a new being is created.

Kin geri

Kiri age A cut or slash upward.To cut and open.

To stand at attention, heels together, toes at 45 degrees.FundamentalsBe carefulKneeling, but up on the toes.Front legReverse jab punchJab punchSmall or minor.

Balance breaking from the rear.Grasp both wrists from behind.Falling backwards.

Back stance.Minor inner reaping throw.Classical Japanese martial arts.The name of the Founder's original training hall in Tokyo.Attack

A type of goldfish.Japanese myths of origin.Area between thumb and forefingerSpirit, heart, or mind. Essence.Mental attitudeBackward leaningBack stance

Good evening.Coming close or drawing near.Good evening.

Kongo Blade vertical in front of face.Hello! Good day (after 10 am).Traditional, old wayCross legged stance

Kiri hiraku

Kirihiraku Cut and open. Encompases the belief that the movements of the aiki sword cut off defilements and open a path for spiritual progress.

Kirikami First certificate. The initial license granted according to the classical martial art teaching system.

Kiritsu Kiso KiyotsuketeKizaKizami geriKizami gyaku zukiKizami zukiKo Ko Ho Same as Ushiro (from the back).Ko ho no kuzushi Ko ho ryote dori Ko ho tento Ko ho ukemi Backward breakfall.Ko-kutsu-dachi Ko-uchi-gari Kobudo Kobukan KogekiKohai Junior student. Anyone who begins the study of Aikido.Koi Kojiki KokoKokoro Kokoro-gamaeKokutsuKokutsu dachiKokyu Breath power...the coordination of ki flow with breathing.

Kokyu dosa A method of off-balancing and pinning your partner with your 'ki' instead of with your physical power.

Kokyu ho morotetori kokyu nage or ryotemochi kokynage ude-oroshi irimi

Kokyu nage Breath throw (There are a zillion of these in Aikido. Most of them just variations of the basic techniques)

Kokyu tanden ho An exercise in musubi, in blending the rhythm of your vital energies with those of your partner.

Kokyu-roku Breath power. The irresistible power that emanates from true kokyu.

Kokyu-undo Breath movement. Techniques used to develop kokyu-roku. They are performed sitting (suwari) and standing (tate), either individually or with a partner.

Komban waKomiKonban wa

Konnichi waKoryu .Kosa dachi

Crossing block

Fracture.

HipHip throwHip rotationHip techniques.

Minor hand. Forearm & Wrist.Wrist/forearm twistWrist cut.PietyGrasp to both wrists from behind

ChangeKu nine

Neck.

An opponent's strangle hold.Mouth.Please give me.Strain

Staff partnership practicesSword partnership practiceSparringSecret, consciousness, inner being.To control another's consciousness.Springing in to attackTo dodge an attackModified side collar hold.Modified four-quarter hold.Balance breaking

Teacher of karate

Vital point on body

Eyelid.Mae Forward or front

Forward elbow strikeOne hand grasp of the lapels.

Kosa ukeKosadori hand grab (katatedori ai-hanmi)Kosetsu Koshi Hips, waist (also spelled Goshi).KoshiKoshi NageKoshi no kaitenKoshi waza Koshiita Back plate on hakama.Kote Kote GaeshiKote giri Kou Kouhou ryotedoriKouhou ukemi Backward breakfallKoutai

Ku no ji giri Cut in the shape of the character 'ku'.Ku no ji giri A cut in the shape of the character "ku."KubiKubi-naka Atemi point at base of skullKubi-shime Kuchi Kudasai KujikiKukyo 9. principle = Inverted nanakyo

Kumi tachi Paired sword practice in which both partners begin with their swords already drawn. Sword against Sword.

Kumii-ai Paired sword practice in which both partners begin with their swords still sheathed, in part to practice in the art of drawing swords.

KumijoKumitachiKumiteKurai Kurai dori KushinKusshinukeKuzure kesa-gatame Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame KuzushiKyoshi Middle title from ZNKR, must be 7th dan.Kyoshi

Kyu Student Grade from 10 up to 1: Jukyu, kukyu, nanakyu, rokyu, gokyu, yonkyu, sankyu, nikkyu, and ikkyu.

KyushoMaai Distance between uke and nage, meaning "harmony of space."Mabuta

Mae empi uchiMae eri dori

Front kickFront snap kickFront thrust kick

Jump frontFront kick

Mae-no-sen Taking the initiative; Attacking the instant your opponent thinks about itWrapped around

True breath. Another name for breath-meditation.

True victory.

Straight aheadMata The thigh; the groin

Mate WaitMatte Stop!

A turn; a rotationRound house elbow strikeRound house kickRoundhouse strikeRound house punchRoundhouse kick.Turn around

Me Eye.

Meiji Restoration

Men Face, headStrike to head

Way. Path.Right (direction).Right leg forward fighting

Crescent kickMimi Ears

To grabTo grasp of hold with the hand(s).A catalog of techniquesClose the eyes, meditation

Mae geriMae geri keageMae geri kekomiMae hiza ate Front knee strike, as in the kata Heian yondanMae tobi geriMae-geri

MakiMaki otoshi nage ends up down on one knee, having thrown uke over nage's shoulderMakoto no kokyu Manji uke Vortex block, as in Heian godan, Bassai dai, and Kanku daiMarui Circular, round. A principle of Aikido.Masakatsu

Masakatsu akatsu By acting in accordance with the truth we always emerge victorious. A favorite saying of the Founder that sums up the ethics of Aikido.

Massugu

Matadachi Split in side of hakama.

MawashiMawashi empi uchiMawashi geriMawashi hiza ateMawashi zukiMawashi-geri Mawatte

The period following the arrival of Admiral Perry, in which Japan began the process of modernization.

Men-uchi

Menkyo Teacher's certificate. The third license granted according the classical martial art teaching system.

Michi MigiMigi gamaeMikazuki Atemi at corner of jawMikazuki geri

Misogi Purification of mind, body and spirit. Various defilements obscure our essentially pure and godlike nature; through misogi, purification of body and mind, we can remove such impurities and restore our true image. Although misogi rites usually involve wate

Misogi harai Actions that realize misogi.

Miyamoto Musashi One of Japan's greatest and most renowned swordsmen, author of 'The Book of Five Rings'.

MochiMochi Moku rokuMokuso

Mon Family crests on uniform

Both hands on opponents headBoth hands on one of opponents wristRising block with both armsTwo hands holding one hand.

Two hand forward knife hand strike

Two hands grabbing one hand or wrist

Double fisted punchMu Void

ChestOne or two hand lapel hold. Thrust toward knot on obiStriking without conscience

Pressure points on each side of neck behind collar bone

Ending, conclusion, unionInformal attention stance

FlowFlowing from one technique to next

ThrowThrowing techniques

Silence and action; training which teaches us to still the mind and see inside.Pressure point on inside of ankleLow block with inside forearm, inverted fistInside forearm push asideInterior; inside; center.To the centerInside or middle grab. Grab to the sleeve.Middle finger.Normal cross strangle.

DiagonalAn oblique cut.Recover ! Back to original positionGrappling techniques

Montsuki Wide sleaved top with mon on chest, sleeve and back.MoromenMoroteMorote age ukeMorote doriMorote gedan barai Augumented down blockMorote haito uke Augumented ridge hand blockMorote kaishu gedan barai Augumented open hand down blockMorote seiryuto uchiMorote shuto uke Augumented knife hand blockMorote Tori Morote uchi uke Augumented inside forearm block, as in Heian sandanMorote zuki

Mudansha Members with kyu gradesMukozune Atemi point in middle of shinMuneMune doriMune tsukiMunen mushinMunen muso The goal of zazenMurasame

Mushin No mind; a mind without ego. A mind like a mirror which reflects and does not judge or anticipate actions.

MusubiMusubi dachi

Nafuda kake Name board. At major dojos lists the names and ranks of dan-level students past and present.

Nagarea Flow. The unbroken projection of ki during the execution of a technique.NagashiNagashi wazaNage Throw...the person who throws.NageNage waza

Nai kan gyo

NaikeNaiwan gedan ukeNaiwan kakiwake ukeNaka Naka niNakasode dori Nakayubi Namijujijime Nanakyo 7. principle - Yonkyo applied to back of wristNanameNaname giri NaoreNe waza

Cat.Cat legged stance

Ni twoGrab.

To grasp; take hold.Two direction cut.

Two steps forward turn and cut.Two consecutive punches

Second Form, "wrist turn"Suffix used as a counter for people.Two people.One against two people.What you have to do

No Particle denoting: pertaining to; of.Stretched outBreathing method featuring long exhalation with sharp gaspPullSpear hand strike

O Big or major.O Sensei

Major hip throw.Major external reaping. A judo throw.

Obi BeltHow are you? Are you in good spirits?How are you?Good morning (used before 10 am).

Technique with a forward stepA responseTo block and then counterattackFine, thank you.Grasp with one hand to the collar from behind.Sweeping ankle throw.Sliding collar strangle.To the front, in front of.Techniques that are revealed to the public

Pinning techniques. Hold down techniques, pins.

Neko Neko ashi dachi

Nigiri

Nigiri gaeshi Grab reverse. After uke has grasped tori's wrist, tori returns a grab to uke's wrist.

Nigiru Niho giri

Niho zenshin zengo (two steps forward, turn and cut) A basic cutting movement of Aikido swordsmanship.

Niho zenshin zengo giriNihon ren zukiNikajyo Same as Nikkyo.

Nikkyo (2nd pin technique) bends partner's wrist in two angles and cuts through the center of the body making him drop to the ground

NikyoNin Ninin Ninin dori Ninjo

NobashiNogareNukiNukite

Great Teacher (Ueshiba, Morihei)O-goshi O-soto-gari O'Sensei The great teacher. (Morehei Ueshiba)

Ogen'ki desu kaOgenki desuka? Ohayo gozaimasuOi zuki Chasing punch, also jun zuki or follow punchOi-KomiOjiOji wazaOkagesama deOku eri doriOkuri-ashi-harai Okuri-eri jime Omote Omote waza

Omoto-kyo The teaching of the great origin. A religion of which the Founder was an acolyte.

Onegaishimasu Please (when asking for something, usually as in Please lets practice together)

Osae Press; push; to immobolize, Pin downOsae wazaOsaekomi-waza

Push forcefully

Major OutsideRespectful reply, ( use this one very often )Bow to one anotherFloating type of drop. A judo throw.Downward elbow strikeDropping punchGood night.Good night (before bedtime).Thumb; big toe.

Ran Chaos.Multiple attack.Controlling Chaos, Sparring

Etiquette, courtesy. Bow.Etiquette, courtesy.Alt. KickAlternating punchTitle bestowed from ZNKR in addition to Dan ranks.Hard work on basics

A standing bow

Rib.

sixPrefix denoting: both; two.Grasp with both hands to the sleeves.Both ShouldersFront two shoulder grab.Double fisted "X" blockOpen handed "X" blockBoth hands.Two hands holding two hands. Two-hand strangle.Two hands grabbing the opponents hands or wristsTwo-hand strangle.Lower block with both arms

Caution, or "take note"Body motionThe left direction

Samurai Military retainer (feudal period).San three

Three consecutive punchesHour glass stance

Oshi komiOshiki-uchi (O-dome) The techniques of Daito-ryu Aikijutsu.OsotoOssOtagai ni reiOtoshi Otoshi empi uchiOtoshi zukiOyasumi nasai Oyasumi nasiOyayubi

RandoriRandoriRandori kihon waza Basic randori techniques

Randori no kata Same as Junanahon no kata except for a difference in timing on the response to the attack.

Re no ji dachi Katakana character for re looks like an "L", L-stanceRei Reigi Ren geriRen zukiRenshiRenshuRikaku taisei waza Techniques used when standing apart from uke.RitsureiRitsuzen Standing meditiationRokkutsu Rokkyo 6. principle = hiji-kime-osae or waki-katame or ude-hishigi.RokuRyo Ryo sode dori RyokataRyokata tori Ryoken juji ukeRyosho juji ukeRyoteRyote doriRyote mochi Ryote Tori Ryote-jime Ryowan gedan baraiRyu Style or school of practice, as in "Daito-ryu jujutsu".Ryuiten SabakiSaho

Sanban ren zukiSanchin dachi

Triangle

Satori Enlightenment, epiphany.

Good-bye.Left and right. Side to side.The center line of the body.

Center of abdomen Lower abdomenAccurately, preciselyFront of fistVital force. The vital force that enlivens the universe.The spine

Combined knife hand blockTraditional Japanese manner of sitting with one's knees folded under.An opening for an attackAttackerA student senior to oneself

Sen Attack. Start an attack slightly before your opponent.Sen no sen Seize the initiative, preemptive attack

Sen-sen no sen

The back of the bodyTactics

Sensei Teacher / MasterBow to the teacher.A purified and cleansed heart and spirit; enlightened attitude.The person who takes the initiativeShoulder.Shoulder throw.

A counter technique

sevenAssistant teacherA formal title meaning “master instructor” or “teacher of teachers”

Sankajyo Same as Sankyo.Sankaku

Sankaku no irimi Triangular entry. One enters to the side and then to the rear of one's partner in a triangular pattern.

Sankakudai The basic stance taken in suburi training, with the front foot pointing forward and the rear foot out at slightly less than a 90 degree angle, forming a triangle. Hanmi.

Sankyo Number three pinning technique of traditional Aikido. Controls partner's center through the wrist and elbow. Also know as kote hineri.

Sashin-yutai Advance with the left, withdraw with the right. Standard footwork in Aikido.

Satsu Nin To Same as Satsujin ken.Satsujin ken The destruction or killing of one's enemy.The sword that kills.SayonaraSayuu Seichu-sen Seigan Natural step, fundamental kamae.Seika tandenSeika-tandenSeikakuSeikenSeiki SeikichuSeimei Life. When we are endowed with ki and kokyu we possess seimei, "life".Seiryuto awase ukeSeiza Seme-guchiSemeteSempai

Sensing and preparing for your opponent's attack before your opponent moves or perhaps even knows his manner of attack.

SenakaSenjutsu

Sensei-ni-rei Senshin SenteSeoi Seoi nage Shi Four. Also can denote death or deadly. Yo; yon; yottsu.Shi waza

Shiai Contest. Unfettered competition is contrary to the spirit of Aikido; if duels were allowed they would likely be "death matches", since Aikido techniques, if applied recklessly, can be fatal. Professor Tomiki Kenji selected and modified for safety seventee

ShichiShidoinShihanShihan-dai Designated representative(s) of a shihan.

Four directions.Four direction cut.“Four directions” throw

All direction of four corner throw

Ceremony, style, formKnee walking.Square stanceStraddle stance.

Strangle techniques.To choke.

Shin Sincerity

A live or sharpened steel sword.

Deep breathing exercise at the end of practice.Mind and bodyMind and body trainingMind and body unifiedThe body

Shinto Way of the gods. Traditional religion of Japan.Bow to shrineDownLower abdomenOf the lower part

Kata designated by examiner during grade examinationNatural.Natural posture.Natural posture

Safe spotKnee diveSmall, pineChance of obtaining victory. Soberness.Technique structure, timing practice, taking the chance to win.Open hand scooping blockFight.

ShihoShiho giri Shiho Nage

Shiho rei Four directions respect. A Shinto rite employed by the Japanese Emperor to express his gratitude to the deities in all directions, the Founder interpreted shiho-giri as shiho-hai. That is, each cut symbolizes our respect and gratitude for (1) the Universe

Shihonage

Shikaku Death Angle. Standing to side and slightly behind an opponent. Like the blind spot on a car.

ShikiShikko Shiko dachiShiko-dachi Shime A lock. As in "kubi-shime" -- choke on the neckShime-waza ShimiShimoza Lower seat on mat. Opposite the Kamiza.

Shin Bu Honrai Fuji The Way of the gods and the way of Bu (the Warrior) are originally not two different paths. This was a saying of O-sensei's that expresses the essential unity of Shinto and Budo.

Shinai A split bamboo practice sword. Used in Kendo.Shinken

Shinken shobu Fight to the death. Literally, shinken shobu is a fight with a live sword; figuratively, it means to throw oneself single-mindedly into one's practice.

Shinkokyu ShinshinShinshin shugyoShinshin toitsuShintai

Shinzen ni reiShitaShita haraShita-noShite The defender, also called Torii or Nage.Shitei kataShizen Shizen hontai Shizentai

Shizentai Natural standing position, with the legs parallel and feet shoulder width apart, the knees slightly bent, weight on the balls of the feet, backstraight and arms relaxed at the side.

ShizokuShizumiotoshiShoSho ki Sho ki no tsukuri Sho sukui ukeShobu

First man, founder of a styleHolder of the first grade black belt.To illuminate the way.Front or top of the head.Vertical cut to the head.Overhead strike to the head. Bow to the front.Overhead strike to the headVertical strike to the headBeginners mindFace of hand.

Billowing pine treesHouse of pine waves

ConcentrationAttackTraining, pursuit of knowledgeBack of the hand

Edge of handOpen hand rising blockCombined knife hand block to sideOpen hand fighting positionKnife hand strikeOutside knife hand strikeInside knife hand strikeKnife hand blockSleeve, on practice top.Sleeve grabAdded hand elbow strikesAdded hand forward elbow strikeAdded hand roundhouse elbow strikeAdded hand block sidewaysAdded hand back elbow strikeAdded hand side elbow strikeHead of style (actually head of family, unifier of gods and lineage)head man equal to a top level managerGroinThere, that position

Tips of toes (for kicking)Bottom of heel

Pressing block with sole of footEdge of footSweep with edge of foot

ShodaiShodanShodukan ShomenShomen giri Shomen uchiShomen-ni-rei ShomenuchiShomenuchiShoshinShote

Shote-awase An exercise in which both partners place the base of the palms of their hands together and then, in reaction to pressure from the other side, either resist that pressure by proper use of the center line or move away from that pressure.

ShotoShotokanShouki no tsukuri Technique structure, timing practice, taking the chance to win (atemi waza)ShuchuShugekiShugyoShuhai

Shuren Dojo The name of the dojo founded by O-sensei in the city of Iwama, Ibaragi prefecture.

ShutoShuto age ukeShuto awase ukeShuto gamaeShuto uchiShuto uchi soto mawashiShuto uchi uchi mawashiShuto ukeSodeSode doriSoete ate wazaSoete mae empi uchiSoete Mawashi empi uchiSoete sokumen ukeSoete ushiro empi uchiSoete yoko empi uchiSokeSokedaiSokeiSokoSokumen empi uchi Elbow strike to side, as in the kata Tekki shodan.SokusoSokuteiSokutei mawashi uke Block with sole of foot, resembles uchi mikazuki geriSokutei osae ukeSokutoSokuto ashi barai

Pressing block with edge of footIn placeDon't move! Or, stay just as you are.

Soto OutsideTurning out movement to the side of one's partner.Outside crescent kickOutside forearm blockOutside/inward block.

Momentum

Suki Openings, weak points. Maybe a lapse in concentration.Suki

ScoopingScooping blockcorner throwCorner dropExcuse me (to attract attention)Corner Drop Shin block

a technique accomplished by sacrificing your body

Sit down

Standing.

Sword takeawaysStanding techniques. Both people standingTechniques of taking an opponents' sword.Body techniques. Techniques performed without weapons.

Body turn.AvoidanceBody contact

External power (muscle)Reversing the body's positionBody drop. A judo throw.

First causeAvoidanceWarm-up calisthenics.

Sokuto mawashi uke Block with edge of foot, resembles soto mikazuki geriSokuto osae ukeSonoba geriSonomama

Soto mawari Soto mikazuki geriSoto ude ukeSoto-uke Suburi A single movement using the ken or jo, done as a solo practice.

Suburi-to Another term for a bokken. A large sized wooden sword used to develop body movement. A large diameter practice sword, 46" long. Develops controlled hara, centered balance, and strength.

Sudori

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

Scooping, ie., Suki nage - scooping throw.SukuiSukui ukeSumi gaeshiSumi otoshiSumimasenSumiotoshiSune ukeSutemi A hard fall...literally meaning to throw or sacrifice the body.Sutemi waza

Suwari waza Techniques beginning with both attacker and defender in formal sitting position, executed from the knees.

SuwatteTabi Japanese sock-slippers used in dojo.Tachi

Tachi Longsword. When the sword is attached to the sash with a connecting cord and worn with the cutting edge facing down, it is called a tachi.

Tachi doriTachi wazaTachi WazaTachi-doriTai jutsu Tai no henko (change the body to blend) basic tenkan blending practiceTai no tenkan Tai SabakiTai-atariTai-atari uchi otoshi from yokomen-uchi, entering and blocking.,uke gets thrown backwardsTai-chikaraTai-no-henkoTai-otoshi Taijutsu Body arts. The techniques of Aikido done without weapons.TaikyokoTaisabakiTaiso

Take

Breaking testThe center; your center of being.Hand-sword and footwork exercises combined.Practicing with multiple attackers

Large sleeves on formal tops.Striking practice with a weapon.Wooden knife.Knife takeawaysPractice knife.Body drop, as in a tree falling down.

Tatami Mats.

Multiple attackersPracticing with multiple attackersFighting with multiple attackersRaise

Te HandWrist.Hand graspPalm of handInside of wristHand techniques (as opposed to weapons)

Basic hand movements.Basic hand movements

Heel of the handCombined palm heel blockPalm heel blockPalm heel punchSweep with sole of footThe god of incomparable strength.T-stance

WristCrossed wrists.Wrist techniques

Martial ardor. An alternative pronunciation of theChinese character Bu.

Takemusu Aiki Inexhaustible Fount of Aiki. The Founder's term for the unlimited creativity of Aikido.

TameshiwaraTanden Tandoku-undo Tanin-geiko

Tanisu-gake Multiple attack. Even when practicing with a single partner, one should always assume simultaneous attacks from all directions could at any moment occurr. In taninsu-gakeone deals with two or more opponents.

TanomoTanren TantoTanto doriTanto Practice knife.Taoshi

Tate empi uchi Verticle elbow strikeTate shuto uke Verticle knife hand blockTate uraken uchi Verticle back fist strikeTate zuki Verticle punchTatekiTateki-geikoTateki-uchiTatte

Te kubiTe zukamiTe-no-hiraTe-uraTe-wazaTegatana Handblade

Tegatana awase An exercise in which both sides place their tegatana together and then, in reaction to pressure from the other side, move away from the pressure smoothly and quickly using tsugi-ashi.

Tegatana dosa Tegatana dousaTegatana no tsukuri Technique structure, use of handblade (kansetsu waza)Tegatana no tsukuri Technique structure for use of the handblade.Tei no ji dachi Katakana character for tei looks like a "T" , T-stanceTeishoTeisho awase ukeTeisho ukeTeisho zukiTeisoku ashi baraiTeji Kara no Mikoto Teji-dachi Tekki shodan Iron hourse first levelTekubiTekubi - kosa Tekubi waza

The breath of heaven. The first stage of breath-meditation.

Turning movement used to dissipate force.Turn of the bodyTurning movement made by moving both feet.

Hammer fistTo Wave, billow

Jump kick

Token Fighting spiritCanvas covered or uncovered rice-straw mats.

Circle throw. A judo throw.Tori controlling technique or person throwing

Tori-I

To seize (and immobilize)

Thrust.Punching handFitting.Lifting hip throw. A judo throw.Crane legged stanceInside; strikeA live-in studentinside crescent kickInside forearm blockTurn in. To step inside one's partner's arm.Inside/outward block.Striking techniques, also striking techniquesDistance where you can strike by taking a single stepThe inside of the throwThe attackerForearmControl of the center through the arm.Arm swinging.

Up

Ten no kokyu

Tenchi Ten=heaven, chi=earth. A position of the hand, one high (up) and one low (down).

Tenchi nage "Heaven" and "Earth" throw - one hand points to heaven; the other to earth, to throw

Tenkai Turning under & between arm and body of uke.Tenkai kotegaeshi An Aikido technique. Also known as shiho nage or junte dori kotegaeshi.Tenkan TenshinTentai Tento Atemi point on top of headTenugui Small hand cloth to wipe face. Also worn under the helmet in kendo.Tettsui

Tobi geriTodomeru To stop, one of the component elements in the kanji bu.

Toko Tokui kata Favorite kata, one's strong kataTomoe-nage

A method of striking or blocking upward with the sword, using one hand to support the blade.

Tsoyoki Strong ki. Usually used to describe someone possessing strong ki.

Tsugi Ashi A sliding step, advancing the feet while maintaining contact with the floor in a light shuffling motion. The feet do not cross each other.

TsukamiTsukami yose Grasp and draw, as in the kata Bassai daiTsukiTsuki-teTsukuri Tsurikomi-goshi Tsuru ashi dachiUchiUchi deshiUchi mikazuki geriUchi ude ukeUchi-mawari Uchi-uki Uchi-wazaUchimaUchimataUchiteUdeUde osai Ude-furi Ude-garami Entangled armlock.Ue

Ueshiba Juku The name of the Founder's first dojo; it was located on the grounds of the Omoto-kyo compound in Ayabe.

Ueshiba Kisshomaru The second doshu, O-sensei's son. Deceased 1999.

A person who receives an attack. Generally speaking.Blocking techniques

DefenderFloatingFloating techniques.Hip throw.Floating drop.

Undo Drill, exercise.Basic foot movementsTo the rear.Hook kickUpper cut

Back fist strikeBack, behind, rear.Back elbow strikecollar grab from behindBack kickelbow grab from behindshoulder grab from behindRear choke. Back roundhouse strikeShoulders grabbed from behind.Both hands grab from behindWrist grab, from behindpull down from behindTurning hook kickRear techniques. Techniques applied when one is attacked from the rear.Back kick.Bear hug from behind.StrikeA heavy cotton jacket.I understand

Technique(s).Mountain posture. Stance appears as character for mountain

Mountain punchStopSpear.

Techniques using a spear.Rest

Yo Positive principle of nature

UkeUke-wazaUkemi Breakfall. The art of falling away from harm.UketeUkiUki waza Uki-goshi Uki-otoshi

UnsokuUra Ura mawashi geriUra zukiUraken BackfistUraken uchiUshiroUshiro empi uchiUshiro eri doriUshiro geriUshiro hiji doriUshiro kata doriUshiro kubi shimeUshiro mawashi empi uchiUshiro ryokata dori Ushiro ryote doriUshiro Tekubi ToriUshiro udoroshiUshiro ura mawashi geriUshiro waza Ushiro-geri Ushiro-tori Utsu Uwagi Wakarimasu

Waki To the side or lateral. Waki gamae refers to a position with the sword held out and back by the swordsman's side.

Waki gamaeSword pointed down and back, for a sutemi (sacrifice) waza. Usually sword on right side (migi waki gamae), left foot forward. Other purpose - hiding length of sword, especially in case of a broken one.

Wakikage Atemi point in armpitWaza Yama gamaeYama uke Mountain block. Resembles the kanji character for MountainYama zukiYameYari

Yari dori Spear taking techniques. Techniques against a spear to grab the weapon away from the spearman.

Yari waza Yasumi

External (power) breathingGet ready, prepare

Yoko Horizontal, to the sideSide elbow strike

Side kick.Side snap kickSide thrust kickHorizontal cut.Jump side

Sideways back fist strike

Side sliding collar strangle.Side four-quarter hold. A judo pin.

Side of the headHorizontal cut to the head or neck.

Yon FourFour men attack.

(4th pin technique) control/throw using pressure point near partner's wristSide sweeping motion

A digit. Finger; toe.Finger grabBlack belt grade holder(s).SlowlyNoble guardians of a nation, another term for samurai.SlowA bow (archery)SmoothConstant state of readiness, alertnessA formal sitting bow.

ForeheadForwards and backwards motion.Front stanceFrontGrasp to both wrists from the front.

The entire bodyTotalForearm

Yo-inbukiYoi

Yoko empi uchiYoko gamae Sideways gamaeYoko geriYoko geri keageYoko geri kekomiYoko giri Yoko tobi geriYoko ukemi Side breakfallYoko uraken uchiYoko-furumi Sideward motionYoko-okuri-enjime Yoko-shiho-gatame Yoko-uchi A sideward strikeYokomenYokomen giri

Yokomenuchi An empty hand strike to the side of the head or neck with the blade of the hand.

Yoningake Yonkajyo Same as yonkyo.YonkyoYori ashiYote fuse dachi Both hands flat stance, from the kata Kanku daiYowaki Weak ki. Usually used to describe someone with weak ki.YubiYubi Tori YudanshaYukkuriYukoku no shi YukuriYumiYuru yaka niZanshinZarei Zekken Chest patch embroidered with own name and dojo name.ZengakuZengo Zenkutsu dachiZenpoZenpo ryote dori Zenpou kaiten ukemi Forward rolling breakfallZenshinZentaiZenwanZori Japanese sandals for use outside dojo.Zubon Pants worn under the hakama. The pants of a Judo uniform.

Counting to Ten in the Japanese Language

OneNi TwoSan Three

FourGo Five

SixSevenEightNineTen

Ichi

Shi

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