Glossary


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Term Definition

Awase

Tori's merging with uke's movement

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Ayumi-Ashi

Walking on a line by putting one foot in front of the other

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Bokken

The bokken (or bokuto) is a wooden sword which is used to practise Aikiken techniques.

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Budo

Collective term for Japanese martial arts

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Bujutsu

Collective term for the Japanese martial arts which prepare for battle or war

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Buki-Waza

Practice with (wooden) weapons

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Chudan

Middle level of the body, approximately from the hip to the shoulder

Chudan-Tsuki

Punch or stab at the medium level of the upper body, usually to the stomach

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Gedan

Lower half of the body, from feet to hips

Gedan-Tsuki

Punch or stab to the knee (especially with the jo)

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Further Information

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