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Japanese Terminology

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A
Abara
Age
Ago
Ashi
Atama
Atemi
Ribs
Rising / Upper
Chin / Jaw
Foot
Head
Art of Striking Vital Points

B
Bo
Bokken
Budo
Bushido
Wooden staff (6ft)
Wooden training sword
'Martial Way' / 'Way of war'
Conduct
C
Choku
Chudan
Straight
Middle region of body
D
Dan
Dojo
Black Belt Grade
Training Place

E
Empi
Eri
Elbow
Collar / Lapel
F
Fumikomi
Heel Stamping
G
Gare
Gatame
Gedan
Geri
Gi
Goshi
Sweep / Reap
Pin or Hold Down
Lower region of body
Kick
Martial Arts Uniform
Hip
H
Haishoku
Hajimi
Hana
Hara
Harai
Hiza
Hizagashira
Instep
Start
Nose
Stomach
Sweeping
Knee
Kneecap

J
Jime
Jo
Jodan
Juizo
Choke
Wooden staff (4ft)
Upper region of body
Kidneys
K
Kagi
Kakato
Kame
Katana
Keage
Kekomi
Ki Ai
Kinsho
Kizami
Ko
Kubi
Kumite
Kyoukotsu
Kyu
Hook
Heel
Ready / Fighting Stance
Samurai Sword
Snap
Thrust
Shout to focus energy
Groin
Jab
Minor
Neck
Sparring
Sternum
Adult grade below black
M
Mae
Makiwara
Matae
Mawashi
Me
Mikazuki
Mimi
Momo
Mon
Mune
Musubi Dachi
Front
Striking board
Stop / Pause
Round / Roundhouse
Eye
Crescent
Ears
Thigh
Junior grade below black
Chest
Formal Attention Stance
N
Nage
Ne
Nodo
Nunchaku
Throw / Throwing
Ground / Floor
Throat
Double sectioned staff / flail
O
O
Obi
Oi
Oroshi
Otoshi
Major
Belt
Lunge
Descending Diagonally
Drop / Dropping

R
Rei
Bow
S
Seiza
Sensei
Shotei
Shuto
Sode
Soto
Suigetsu
Kneel
Teacher
Heel Palm
Knife Hand
Sleeve
Outer
Solar Plexus
T
Tanto
Tatami
Teisho
Tettsui
Tobi
Tori
Tsuki
Wooden training knife
Training mats (traditionally made of straw)
Heel Palm
Hammer Fist
Jumping
Technique Giver
Punch (Singular)
U
Uchi
Uchi
Ude
Uke
Uke
Uki
Ukemi
Ura
Uraken
Ushiro
Strike
Inner
Arm
Block
Technique Reciever
Floating
Breakfalling
Spinning
Back Fist
Back
W
Wan
Waza
Arm
Techniques
Y
Yame
Yoi
Yoko
Yubi
Stop
Prepare
Side
Finger
Z
Zuki

Punch (Following an Adjective)
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