Aikido dictionary Attacks (Shomen uchi, Katate dori....) Bodyparts (Hara, Tegatana....) Commands (Yoi, Rei, Domo arigato......) Directions (Migi, Hidari, Jodan.....) Postures (Kamae, Hanmi....) Priciples and throws (Ikkyo, Irimi nage...) Ranks and Titles (Sensei, Sempai, Kohai....) Techniques (Kumitachi, Jiju waza, Henka Waza...) The uniform (Gi, Hakama, Zori....) Miscellaneous aikido terms (Bokken, Misogi, Zanshin....)

Abara The ribs Ago Jaw Aiki otoshi entering more deeply and picking up uke's off-side leg Aikido The way of harmony with ki Arigato Thank you (informal) Ashi Leg Ashikubi Ankle Asoko Over there Atama Head Atemi-waza Techniques to strike a vital point Atemi Strike to a vital point Ato Move back Bokken Wooden sword Bokuto Wooden sword Budo Martial way Chokkaku Right angles Chokusen A straight line Chototsu Atemi point between the eyes Chudan-zuki A punch to the abdominal region Chudan Middle kamae, sword in middle, seigan is a chudan gamae. Chudan Middle Daitai The thigh Dan More advanced grades, from 1 to 10: shodan , nidan , sandan , yondan , godan , rokudan , nanadan , hachidan , kudan , judan Denko Atemi point at the floating ribs Dojo-cho "Leader" of a dojo Dojo Lit. "way place" Dokko Pressure point behind the ear Domo arigato gozaimas'ta Thank you very much (very formal) (for something that has just ended) Domo arigato gozaimasu Thank you very much (very formal) (for something that is happening) Domo arigato Thank you (formal) Domo Thanks (informal) Doshu Head of the way (currently Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of O Sensei) Dozo Please go ahead Embu gi Demonstration top / uniform. Empi The elbow Enten-jizui Moving and turning freely Eri Lapel; collar Fukushiki-kokyu Abdominal breathing Fukuto Atemi point just above inside of knee Ganmen The face Ganseki otoshi Arm bar with elbow braced over shoulder Gedan-zuki Downward punch Gedan Low Gedan Lower level, sword pointed down. Gekon Pressure point below lower lip Genshin Intuition Giri Duty; What you have to do Gokoku Pressure point in fleshy area between thumb and forefinger Gokyo 5. principle = kuji-osae Gomen nasai Excuse me, I'm sorry Gyaku-uchi Any reverse strike Gyaku-zuki Punching with the rear hand Gyaku Reverse, opposite, inverted Gyakute-dori To grasp with one's hand reversed; to grasp and opponents right wrist with your left hand Hai Yes Haishu Back of the hand Haito Ridgehand Haiwan Back of forearm Hajime Start Hakama Split skirt, wide legged pants. Hakyo 8. principle = kote-ori-kakae-kimi, kuji-dori = Nikyo in which his elbow is in your armpit and his hand is pulled forward; Pinning their hand with your foot Hanashi-waza Techniques from escaping from holds; also known as hazushi-waza Hanmi-handachi waza One person standing, one person sitting techniques Hanmi Half forward stance. Hanshi Highest title from ZNKR, must be 55 or older and 8 dan. Hantai-ni In the opposite direction Hantai The other way around Happo-baraki To be totally aware of ones surroundings Happo The eight sides; in all directions Hara The abdomen, stomach Hasso gamae Figure 8 stance, sword by side of head. Usually hasso hidari, sword on right, left foot forward. Hayaku Quickly Heiko Parallel Henka waza Varied technique. Especially beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution Hera Peg in back of hakama. Hidari Left Hiji dori Elbow grab Hiji-zume Atemi point on inside of elbow Hiji Elbow Hiki Pull; tug Hineri A twist Hitai Forehead Hito-e-mi Blending with motion of attack Hitoemi Equal stance, feet parallel forward Hitori waza "invisible partner practice" Iai goshi Hips lowered, stable position. Iai hiza, Tate hiza Kneeling on one calf. Ibuki A breathing method featuring a long exhalation, followed by a short cough to clear lungs Ichimonji A straight line Ido Movement Idori Techniques practiced from seiza Iie No Ikki-ni In one breath; instantly Ikkyo 1. principle = oshi taoshi, ude osae Ima Now In-ibuki Internal (quiet) breathing Ippon-ken An one-knuckle fist Irimi nage Entering throw ("20 year technique") Irimi Entering Jiju waza Free-style practice of techniques. Usually a set of attacks or techniques. It is different from Randori where everything is allowed. Jinchu Pressure point on upper lip below nose Jinkai-kyusho Vital points on the human body Jintai The body Jo Short staff (~130 cm length) Jodan-zuki Upper strike Jodan High Jodan Upper level, sword above head. Usually hidari jodan, left foot forward. Joseki ni rei Bow to the high section of the dojo Juizo The kidney area Juji nage, juji garami Arm entwining throw ("No. 10 throw", since the arms form the japanese sign for 10 "+". arms crossed, elbows locked) Junchu Atemi point on the upper lip Kaeshi-waza Counter techniques Kaeshi-zuki Counter thrust Kaicho "Owner" of school (organization) eg. Sei Do Kai Kaiten nage Rotary throw. uchi-kaiten nage and soto-kaiten nage (inside and outside) Kaiten-juki The axis of rotation of a technique Kaiten Rotation Kakato The heel of the foot Kakuto Back of the wrist (for a strike) Kamae Posture, stance. Kamiza ni rei Bow to kamiza (gods) Kan Intuition Kancho "Owner" of school (building, hall) eg. Yugen Kan Kansetsu-waza Dislocation techniques Karame To tie up; to arrest Karami An entanglement Karui-geiko Light, easy practice Karuma like waki gamae, blade horizontal. Kashaki-uchi Continuous attack Kashi Legs Kasumi Arms crossed over to hide technique (mountain mist). Kata dori Shoulder hold Katagatame A variation of Kaiten nage where you lock your opponents shoulder and bring him directly to the ground in a lock Katame-waza Grappling techniques; consisting of osae waza, kensetsu waza, and shime waza Katate dori One hand holding one hand. Katate-uchi One-handed strike Katate One hand Keichu Atemi point on back of neck Keiko gi, do gi, gi Practice uniform. Kenkokotsu Shoulder blades Kesa Lapel / part of monk's costume hanging from left shoulder. Kiai A shout delivered for the purpose of focussing all of one's energy Kihon-waza Fundamental techniques Kihon Fundamental Kikan Trachea Kiku Lower Kiyotsukete Be careful Kiza Kneeling, but up on the toes. Kohai Junior student Koko Area between thumb and forefinger Kokoro-gamae Mental attitude Kokoro Spirit, will, heart, intuition, mood Kokutsu Backward leaning Kokyu dosa Breath-power movement (from seiza) 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) Komi Coming close or drawing near. Kongo Blade vertical in front of face. Koryu Old style Kosadori hand grab (katatedori ai-hanmi) Koshi nage Hip throw Koshiita Back plate on hakama. Kote gaeshi Wrist turn-out Kote Wrist Koutai Change Kubi-naka Atemi point at base of skull Kubi Neck Kujiki Strain Kukyo 9. principle = Inverted nanakyo Kumijo Staff partnership practices Kumitachi Sword partnership practice Kushin Springing in to attack Kusshinuke To dodge an attack Kyoshi Middle title from ZNKR, must be 7th dan. Kyu Student grade, from 10 up to 1, the highest: jukyu, kukyu, hachikyu, nanakyu, rokyu , gokyu , yonkyu , sankyu , nikkyu , ikkyu Kyusho Vital point on body Maai Combat engagement distance Mae-no-sen Taking the initiative; Attacking the instant your opponent thinks about it Mae Forward Maki otoshi nage ends up down on one knee, having thrown uke over nage's shoulder Maki Wrapped around Massugu Straight ahead Mata The thigh; the groin Matadachi Split in side of hakama. Mate Wait Mawashi A turn; a rotation Mawatte Turn around Men-uchi Strike to head Men Head Migi Right Mikazuki Atemi at corner of jaw Mimi Ears Misogi purification ceremony Moku roku A catalog of techniques Mokuso Close the eyes, meditation Mokuso Meditation Mon Family crests on uniform Montsuki Wide sleaved top with mon on chest, sleeve and back. Morote dori Two hands holding one hand. Morote Both hands Mudansha Members with kyu grades Mukozune Atemi point in middle of shin Mune dori One or two hand lapel hold. Mune tsuki Thrust toward knot on obi Mune Chest Munen mushin Striking without conscience Munen muso The goal of zazen Murasame Pressure points on each side of neck behind collar bone Musubi Ending, conclusion, union Nagashi waza Flowing from one technique to next Nagashi Flow Nage Doer of the technique (defender) Naike Pressure point on inside of ankle Naka ni To the center Naka Center Nanakyo 7. principle = Yonkyo applied to back of wrist Naname Diagonal Ne waza Grappling techniques Nikyo 2. principle = kote mawashi, kotemaki Ninjo What you have to do No Possessive particle of speech Nobashi Stretched out Nogare Breathing method featuring long exhalation with sharp gasp Nuki Pull Nukite Ends of stiffened fingers O Sensei Great Teacher (Ueshiba, Morihei) Obi Belt (White belt , Black belt Oi-zuki A step-punch Oji waza To block and then counterattack Oji A response Omote waza Techniques that are revealed to the public Omote Front Onegaishimasu Please (when asking for something, usually as in Please lets practice together) Osae waza Pinning techniques. Osae Press; push; to immobolize Otagai ni rei Bow to each other Otoshi Dropping Randori Free style Rei Bow Reigi Etiquette; also reishiki Renshi Title bestowed from ZNKR in addition to Dan ranks. Renshu Hard work on basics Ritsurei A standing bow Ritsuzen Standing meditiation Rokkyo 6. principle = hiji-kime-osae or waki-katame or ude-hishigi. Ryokata dori Grabbing both shoulders. Ryote dori Two hands holding two hands. Sabaki Body motion Saho The left direction Sankaku Triangle Sankyo 3. principle = kote hineri, shibori-kime Satori Enlightenment Seigan Natural step, fundamental kamae. Seika-tanden Lower abdomen Seiken Front of fist Seikichu The spine Seiza Kneeling on both calves. Seme-guchi An opening for an attack Semete Attacker Sempai Senior student Sen-no-sen Seizing initiative just as opponents initiates attack Sen The initiative; also 1000 Senaka The back of the body Senjutsu Tactics Sensei ni rei Bow to sensei Sensei Instructor Sente The person who takes the initiative Shi waza A counter technique Shi A (samurai) person Shihan A senior teacher, properly used within the school only, when outside, use sensei Shiho nage Four direction throw Shiki Ceremony, style, form Shikko On one's knees Shinai Bamboo sword Shinshin shugyo Mind and body training Shinshin toitsu Mind and body unified Shinshin Mind and body Shintai The body Shinzen ni rei Bow to shrine Shita hara Lower abdomen Shita-no Of the lower part Shita Down Shizoku Safe spot Sho Small Shomen uchi Overhead strike to the head. Shomen Face Shomen Straight ahead Shoshin Beginners mind Shuchu Concentration Shugeki Attack Shugyo Training, pursuit of knowledge Shuhai Back of the hand Shuto Edge of hand Sode dori Sleeve grab Sode Sleeve, on practice top. Sode Sleeve Soke Head of style (actually head of family, unifier of gods and lineage) Sokei Groin Soko There, that position Sokuso Tips of toes (for kicking) Sokutei Bottom of heel Sokuto Edge of foot Soto Outside Sudori Momentum Sukashi waza Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or to initiate a strike. Sukui Scooping Sumi gaeshi corner throw Sumi otoshi Corner drop Sumimasen Excuse me (to attract attention) Sutemi waza a technique accomplished by sacrificing your body Suwari waza Techniques executed with both uke and nage in a seated position. Suwatte Sit down Tabi Japanese sock-slippers used in dojo. Tachi dori Sword takeaways Tachi waza Standing techniques. Tachi Standing. Tai-atari uchi otoshi from yokomen-uchi, entering and blocking.,uke gets thrown backwards Tai-atari Body contact Tai-chikara External power (muscle) Tai-no-henko Reversing the body's position Taijutsu Body art Taisabaki Body motion Tanden Abdomen Tanin-geiko Practicing with multiple attackers Tanomo Large sleeves on formal tops. Tanto dori Knife takeaways Taoshi To tip over Tatami Mat Tateki-geiko Practicing with multiple attackers Tateki-uchi Fighting with multiple attackers Tateki Multiple attackers Tatte Raise Te-no-hira Palm of hand Te-ura Inside of wrist Te-waza Hand techniques (as opposed to weapons) Tegatana The arm as sword Teisho Heel of the hand Tekubi Wrist Tenchi nage Heaven and earth throw Tenkan Pivot Tento Atemi point on top of head Tenugui Small hand cloth to wipe face. Also worn under the helmet in kendo. Tettsui Hammer fist Tsukami To seize (and immobilize) Tsuki In Aikido, usually a Chudan Oi-zuki Uchi deshi A live-in student Uchi-waza Striking techniques Uchi Inside; strike Uchi Inside Uchima Distance where you can strike by taking a single step Uchimata The inside of the throw Uchite The attacker Ude The arm Ue Up Uke-waza Blocking techniques Uke Receiver of the technique (attacker) Ukemi Lit. "receiving with the body" Uki Floating Ura Back Uraken Back of fist Ushiro eri-dori Neck grab from the back (usually the collar :-) Ushiro kubi shime Rear choke. Ushiro ryokata dori As above from the back. Ushiro ryote dori As above from the back. Ushiro tekubi dori Wrist grab from the back. Ushiro udoroshi pull down from behind Ushiro-waza Techniques from rear attacks Ushiro Rearward, behind Uwa gi Practice top. Wakarimasu I understand Waki gamae Sword 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. Waki Side; armpit Waki Side; armpit Wakikage Atemi point in armpit Yame Stop Yo-inbuki External (power) breathing Yo Positive principle of nature Yoi Ready Yoko-furumi Sideward motion Yoko-uchi A sideward strike Yoko Horizontal, to the side Yokomen uchi Diagonal strike to the side of the head. Yokomen Side of the head Yonkyo 4. principle = tekubi osae Yubi Finger Yudansha Members with dan grades Yukuri Slow Yumi A bow (archery) Yuru yaka ni Smooth Zanshin lit. "remaining spirit", balanced and aware state Zekken Chest patch embroidered with own name and dojo name. Zengaku Forehead Zenpo Front Zenshin The entire body Zentai Total Zenwan Forearm Zori Japanese sandals for use outside dojo.