Glossary

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata

(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners

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’)

"Cut fall", downward throw with a cutting movement

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

Breathing power exercise and throw, usually from suwari-waza responding to the ryote-dori attack. The goal is to redirect and throw uke.

Breathing power throws, i.e. all techniques that do not use levers or grabs, but let uke's energy go past or redirect it using a simple contact.

Breath throw with direct entry into the partner (tachi-waza).

Breath drop technique: uke is led directly to the ground through a kimusubi connection, while arms and shoulders remain relaxed.

Hip throw