Glossary

Term	Definition
Kiza	Kneeling position with toes up, starting position for techniques on the ground Read more...
Kokyu-Ho	Breathing power exercise and throw, usually from suwari-waza responding to the ryote-dori attack. Read more...
Kokyu-Nage	Breathing force throw, i.e. techniques that guide or divert the energy of the attack using the flow of breathing. Read more...
Kokyu-Nage-Naname	Breath throw with direct entry into uke (returning throw); also called "kokyu-ho" Read more...
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 Read more...
Kotegaeshi	Technique where uke is thrown using a wrist lock Read more...
Kubi-Otoshi	Drop throw by placing both hands in uke's neck and kneeling down Read more...
Kumi-Jo	Partner exercise: jo against jo Read more...
Kumi-Tachi	Partner exercise: sword against sword Read more...

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