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Ma-ai

Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly.

Mae-ukemi

Rolling or falling forward.

See also: Ukemi, Ushiro-ukemi

Musubi

Musubi is the connection or the living contact between uke and tori, e.g. in a dori attack (grip).

See also: Kimusubi

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