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Abara The ribs
Age Rising
Age Uke Rising Reception, a Kenjutsu fundamental
Ago Jaw
Aiki "Union of Energy". Harmony with energy, also, 'mind blending'.
Aikibudo
Aiki Budokai Association for Harmonious Energy 'Martial' Way, the name for the group to which this dojo belongs
Aikido The way of harmony with Ki, an art founded by Morihei Ueshiba
Aikijujutsu Harmonious Spirit Supple/Pliant Art. Properly, styles descended from Daito Ryu.
Aiki no Sen Initiative of Harmonious Energy, to benefit strategically from an opponent's attitude
Ainuke A relationship which precludes fighting (due to the opponents' similar mind sets)
Aiki Otoshi Harmonious energy drop, a nage waza
Aite Uniting hand; partner, symbolic opponent
Aite Juji Ukemi Partner figure-ten arm-lock falling
Aiuchi Mutual strike. Both combatants being cut (and probably killed). More common in Japanese sword encounters than having a single victor.
Amma A massage; A masseuse or masseur
Ani Deshi Older Brother Student, a senior
Anza Half sitting. Sitting 'Indian' style or with one leg in seiza, the other one crossed.
Antei Equilibrium, stability, soundness
Arashi Storm
Arigato Thank you (informal)
Asa Geiko Morning Training; a camp usually done during (the hottest part of) summer
Ashi Leg, foot
Ashi To step
Ashi Barai Leg sweep, similar to Judo's 'O Soto Gari'
Ashi Gatame Leg Lock, generic term for any leg immobilization
Ashikubi Leg neck (Ankle)
Ashi no Yubi Fingers of the foot, toes
Asoko Over there
Atama Head
Atemi "Striking Body" Strike to a vital point
Atemi Waza Techniques to strike a vital point
Ato Move back
Ato no Sen Initiative of one who is retreating. Can be used as an attack despite the defensive intention.
Ayumi Ashi Normal walking/stepping.
Batto To draw and cut with a blade
Benkyokai Study Association (sessions), for students of different levels.
Bo Straight
Bo Wood, wooden and by implication, a staff (rokushakubo a six foot staff)
Bogyo Defense
Bokken Wooden blade (sword), specifically one which resembles a katana
Boko Bladder (BL also, Tanko)
Bo Kodachi Wooden companion sword
Bokuto Wooden sword (named for legendary swordsman Tsukahara Bokuden)
Boshi Thumb (or big toe)
Boshi Plum
Bo Tanto Wooden half-blade (wooden training knife)
Bo Naginata Wooden Polearm
Bonno A disturbance or loss of concentration (also, suki)
Bo Shin A diagnostic method (looking and observing) used in traditional medicine
Bu "Stop to violent actions"; pertaining to things martial. Not a word on its own
Budo Martial way
Bugei Martial art; the name for comprehensive classical Japanese combative systems
Bugeisha A practitioner of Bugei
Buji Living in harmony and safety
Bujin Warrior person, the name for low ranking samurai of the feudal era
Bujutsu Martial tactics; catch-all term for martial arts
Buki Weapons
Buki-ho Weapons-use methods
Buki Kake Weapon hook (rack)
Bun Shin A diagnostic method (listening and smelling) used in traditional medicine
Bunkai Analysis of forms or techniques
Bunkatsu Outline
Bushi The warrior class of feudal Japan
Bushido Way of the warrior. An idealized concept (based on neo-Confucianism)
devised in part to prevent insurgencies
Bushi no Nasake Gentleness of Warriors; a virtue cultivated by 'enlightened' warriors
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