Glossary


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Term Definition

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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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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Ki-Ai

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

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Kihon-Waza

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata

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