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Basic Aikido Terms
Terms for Sensei Birdsong's ACC Aikido 1 & 2 classes
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04/22/2018

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Term
Aikido
Definition
The way of harmonizing the spirit of oneself with the spirit of the universe.
Term
Ai
Definition
Harmony
Term
Ai-hanmi
Definition
Mutual stance
Partners stand facing one another with the same foot forward (right to right or left to left).
Term
Ai-hanmi Katatetori
Definition
Same Side One Hand Grab
Term
Ki
Definition
Universal energy
Spirit
The vital force of the body
Feelings
Term
Do
Definition
The Way or Path
Term
Budo
Definition
Warrior Way
A discipline that simultaneously teaches martial technique and guides mental and spiritual development.
Term
Nage
Definition
Throw
The person who throws.
Term
Uke
Definition
"To receive"
A person who receives a throw, lock or pin from Nage.
Term
Ukemi
Definition
The art of falling
"To receive through the body."
Term
Agatsu
Definition
Victory over oneself
Term
Katsu Hiya Hi
Definition
Victory of the day

Speed up.
Term
Zanshin
Definition
Unbroken spirit
The concentrated connection that remains with one's partner even after the throw has been completed.
Term
Hanmi
Definition
Triangular stance
Literally means "half-body"
Term
Tsugiashi
Definition
slide with front foot
Term
Ayumiashi
Definition
step forward with back foot
Term
Irimi
Definition
To enter
Entering
Term
Tenkan
Definition
Pivoting 180 degrees and stepping back.
Term
Gyaku-hanmi
Definition
Opposite stance
Partners stand with the opposite foot forward (right to left or left to right).
Term
Katatetori
(Gyaku hanmi)
Definition
One Hand Grab
(opposite side)
Term
Katatetori Sumi Otoshi
Definition
Corner Drop
(Omote-enter & Tsugiashi-slide with front foot)
Term
Katatetatori Kokyunage
Definition
Breath Throw with Omote (entering) at the elbow, shoulder, and head
(Tsugiashi-slide with front foot & Ayumiashi-step forward with back foot)
Term
Kihon Waza
Definition
Basic form of a technique
Term
Ki-no-nagare
Definition
Fluid form of a technique
Term
Kokyu Nage
Definition
A throw using perfect timing and breath control
Term
Maai
Definition
The appropriate distance between Uke and Nage
Means "harmony of space."
Term
Masakatsu
Definition
True Victory
correct mind / body / spirit
Term
Omote
Definition
A movement to the front side of uke (the person receiving a throw).
Term
Direction: Omote
Definition
Front
Term
Seiza
Definition
Formal sitting posture
Term
Tegatana
Definition
Hand blade
Sword edge of the hand, located between the little finger and the forearm.
Term
Tenshin
Definition
Stepping or sliding off the line of attack into a back corner
and readying to move forward.
Term
Tsuki
Definition
Thrust, punch
Term
Ura
Definition
A movement to the rear of Uke (the person receiving a throw).
Term
Ushiro
Definition
Back, behind, rear
Term
Ushiro Tekubitori
Definition
Two Hands on Two Hands from Behind
Term
Direction: Ura
Definition
Back
Term
Morotetori
Definition
Two Hands Grab on One Arm
Term
Ryotetori
Definition
Two Hands Grab on Two Wrists
Term
Katatori
Definition
One Hand Grab to the Shoulder
Term
Ryokatatori
Definition
Two Hands Grab the Shoulders
Term
Dojo
Definition
Practice hall
A place to study the Way.
Term
Bokken
Definition
Wooden practice sword
Term
Jo
Definition
Wooden practice staff
Term
Sensei
Definition
Teacher, instructor
One who goes before.
Term
OSensei
Definition
"The Great Teacher"
Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido
Term
Doshu
Definition
Master of the Way
Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of OSensei Morihei Ueshiba
Term
Omoto Kyo
Definition
Shinto religious sect followed by OSensei
Term
Shomenuchi
Definition
Overhead strike to the head
Term
Tsuki
Definition
Punch to the mid-section
Term
Yokomenuchi
Definition
Overhead strike to the side of the head
Term
Ikkyo
Definition
Arm pin at the elbow
Term
Nikyo
Definition
Inside turn Wrist pin
Term
Sankyo
Definition
Wrist twist
Term
Shihonage
Definition
4-Way Throw
Term
Kokyunage
Definition
Breath Throw
Term
Iriminage
Definition
Entering Throw
Term
Kotegaeshi
Definition
Outside Wrist Turn
Term
Tenchinage
Definition
Heaven & Earth Throw
Term
Kokyu Ho
Definition
Breath Method
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