Glossary


A B C G H I J K M N O R S T U Y Z

Term Definition

Kihon-Waza

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata

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Kimusubi

(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners

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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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Kokyu-Ho

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

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Kokyu-Nage

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.

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Kokyu-Nage-Naname

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

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Kokyu-Otoshi

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

Koshi-Nage

Hip throw

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Further Information

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