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
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