Glossary


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Term Definition

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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Ki-Ai

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

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Ki-Musubi

(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners

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Kihon-Waza

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata

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Kiri-Gaeshi

Counter-attacking movement in Aikiken, in which the attacker's cut is first deflected with a circular movement that leads directly to a counter-attack with Shomen-Uchi (literal translation: ‘returning the cut’)

Kiri-Otoshi

"Cut fall", downward throw with a cutting movement

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Kiritsu

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

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Kiza

Kneeling position with toes up, starting position for techniques on the ground

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Further Information

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