Glossary


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Term Definition

Kaeshi-Waza

Counter technique: uke transforms tori's technique without interrupting the flow by taking advantage of an opening in tori's movement or stance. For example, an ikkyo technique can be countered with an ikkyo by changing the position.

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Kaiten

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

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Kata

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

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Kata-Dori

Uke grabs one of tori's shoulders, more specifically the fabric of the jacket at the front of the shoulder.

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Kata-Dori-Men-Uchi

Combined attack by grabbing shoulder with one hand and striking to the face with the other hand.

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Katate

Wrist

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Katate-Dori

Uke grabs one of tori's wrists with one hand.

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Katate-Ryote-Dori

See morote-dori.

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Ken-Tai-Jo

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

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Kesa-Giri

Diagonal downward cut with the sword, following the line of the kesa (= the front hemline of the jacket).

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