Glossary


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Term Definition

Soto-Kaiten-Nage

"Spinning throw" or "wheel throw" with outside entry.

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Suburi

Basic exercises with bokken or jo.

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Sumi-Otoshi

"Corner drop": tori influences uke's center in a way that makes uke tip over one side.

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Suwari-Waza

Name for all techniques where both partners are kneeling. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.

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Tachi-Dori

TACHI-DORI is the general term for all techniques where UKE attacks with a sword and TORI disarms him or her with bare hands..

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Tachi-Waza

Generic term for all techniques where both partners are standing. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.

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Tai-No-Tenkan

Turning exercise with partner: UKE grabs KATATE-DORI, TORI uses TENKAN to turn to the outside. UKE keeps the grip - both partners maintain connection.

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Tai-Sabaki

Fundamental movements and steps which are used for repositioning.

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Tanto

Wooden knife

Find out more on our Wooden Weapons page.

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Tanto-Dori

Attacking unarmed tori with a knife

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Further Information

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