Glossary


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Term Definition

Kokyu-Ho

Breathing power exercise and throw, usually from suwari-waza responding to the ryote-dori attack. 

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Kokyu-Nage

Breathing force throw, i.e. techniques that guide or divert the energy of the attack using the flow of breathing.

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Kokyu-Nage-Naname

Breath throw with direct entry into uke (returning throw); also called "kokyu-ho"

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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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Kotegaeshi

Technique where uke is thrown using a wrist lock 

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Kubi-Otoshi

Drop throw by placing both hands in uke's neck and kneeling down (also known as kubi-nage)

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Kumi-Jo

Partner exercise: jo against jo

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Kumi-Tachi

Partner exercise: sword against sword

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Ma-Ai

Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly.

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Further Information

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