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Kaiten

180-degree turn on the spot, without moving the feet (hip only); also called Tenkai.

See also: Irimi-kaiten, Soto-kaiten-nage, Tenkan, Uchi-kaiten-nage

Kata

1. shoulder; 2. predetermined sequence of movements (practice form)

See also: Kihon-waza

Katate

Wrist

See also: Te

Ken-tai-jo

Partner exercises, where the staff is used to defend against a sword attack

See also: Awase, Kumijo, Kumitachi

Ki-ai

Breath power of impulse cry: sharp and loud yell to focus energy (usually when striking in an attack).

Kihon-waza

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum)

See also: Kata

Kimusubi

(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners

See also: Awase, Musubi

Kiritsu

Standing up from kneeling position (seiza). This movement is practised to exercise posture, balance and focus.

See also: Seiza

Kumijo

Partner exercise, jo against jo

See also: Aikijo, Ken-tai-jo, Kumitachi

Kumitachi

Partner exercise: sword against sword

See also: Aikiken, Ken-tai-jo, Kumijo

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