Aiki Budokai of Boston: Jiten: R-S

[ Home Page ] [ About the Dojo ] [ About the Arts ] [ F.A.Q. ] [ Adult Schedule ]
[ Samples] [ About the Instructor ] [ Contact Us] [DICTIONARY R-S] [ Links ]

R - S

R

Randori Dance of Chaos/To take freedoms, free style 'sparring' practice
Rei Respect, shows of of respect (bow)
Reigi Etiquette; also reishiki
Reishiki Forms of respect
Rekishi History
Renko-ho Methods of immobilizing (by blocking and/or locking the arms)
Ren Mai Conception Vessel (CV)
Renraku (To make) combinations
Renraku Waza Combination Techniques
Renshi Teacher, a teaching license
Renshu Hard work (usually on basics)
Ri Ari Ancient root techniques
Ritsurei A standing bow, also Tachi Rei
Ritsuzen Standing meditation
Rofuse Arm locking methods
Roku Six
Rokudan Sixth Rank, a mid-high (black belt) rank in modern budo.
Rokkyo Sixth principle: Hiji Kime Osae, Waki Katame, Ude Hishigi
Rokkyu Sixth level
Romaji (In the) roman form, the method of transliteration of Japanese words into English
Ronin Wave (tossed) man, the name for unemployed bushi
Ryokata Dori Grabbing both shoulders
Ryote Dori Two hands taking (holding) two hands
Ryu An art, style or tradition. Correctly used to distinguish various classical systems.
Ryugi The individual sub-arts of a comprehensive system (Ryu)

S

Sabaki Decisive motions, (body motion)
Sageo Utility cords carried on some swords, used by modern styles as belting cords
Saho The left direction
Sakki The intuition/sensitivity to aggresive behavior (from others)
Same Skin of the Ray, used to wrap tsuka to add strength and stability
Samurai One Who Serves; this was a common form of address for Bushi up to the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States Period)
San Three
Sandan Third Rank, a low training rank in modern budo
Sankaku "Three sided figure"; triangle
Sankyo Third principle: Shibori Kime, Kote Hineri, Kote Jime
Sankyu Third hill, the third level before shodan
Sannin Three people
Sannin Waza Three person techniques (three UKE vs one TORI)
San Sho Triple heater (TH, TB, CS)
Satori 'Enlightenment'
Saya Scabbard
Sei Correct, righteous, true
Seigan Natural step, clear eyes fundamental kamae
Seigyo Control
Seika Tanden Lower Abdomen, believed to be the seat of bodily energy (3" below the navel)
Seiken Front of fist
Seiken Tsuki Closed fist thrust
Seikichu The spine
Seionage Upper-back-carry Throw
Seiza Correct Sitting, kneeling on both calves with feet flat and buttocks resting on heels
Seme Guchi Attack Mouth, an opening for an attack
Seme Te Attacking hand (an attacker)
Sempai Senior (student), usable as a form of address (unlike kohai)
Sen The initiative
Sen The number 1000
Senaka The back of the body
Senjutsu Tactics
Sen no Sen Attack the Attack, seizing initiative just as opponent begins an offensive movement
Sensei One Who Came Before, an instructor
Sensei Ni Rei Bow to sensei
Sente The person who takes the initiative
Seppuku Ritual suicide; Bushi alone were allowed the 'privilege' of plunging a Tanto into his lower abdomen and (without crying out or falling backwards), turning the blade and pulling up before having his head removed by his Kaishaku (generally his best friend).
Shi Death
Shi Four (because of the above, Yon is the more acceptable pronounciation of four)
Shi An expert
Shi A (samurai) person, an expert
Shiatsu Finger Pressure, a generic term for Japanese acupressure massage
Shichi Seven (rude, see above, a more acceptable pronunciation is nana).
Shidoin Way Expert Person, a certified instructor
Shido Geiko Leading Person Practice, to learn by teaching
Shi Giri Death Cutting, a kenjustu suburi
Shihan A senior teacher, used correctly, a certificate rather than a form of address.
Shiho Four Directions
Shiho Nage Four Direction Throw
Shiki Ceremony, style, form
Shikko To walk on one's knees
Shin Heart (HT)
Shin Spirit. mind, intention (kanji can also be prononced Kokoro)
Shin An alternate pronunciation of the kanji Kami
Shinai Bamboo sword (used in kendo, usually much too long to represent a real sword)
Shinshin Mind and body (generic term for Japanese 'yoga')
Shinshin Shugyo Mind and body training
Shinshin Toitsu Mind and body unified. The name of an aikido style founded by Koichi Tohei
Shintai The human body
Shintai Divine Body, A forshortened title for Tenshin Shintai Ryu
Shinza Spirit Seat (see Kamiza)
Shinza ni rei Bow to shrine
Shin(zo/ho) Heart organ, heart constrictor (HC or HG)
Shita Down, Under, Lower
Shita Hara Lower Abdomen
Shita (no) Of the lower part
Shi Waza Death Technique, a counter to a dangerous defense
Shizen Natural Body
Shizen Dachi Natural Body Stance
Shizoku Safe spot
Sho Small, minor
Shodan New Rank, the first black belt rank in the kyu/dan system
Shoden New Scroll, the first full transmission certification
Sho Cho Small intestine (SI)
Shogatsu Shitaku New Year's preparations; traditionally the soji, shuzen and uke done by a dojo
Shoji Wood lattice covered with mulberry or rice paper, used for doors and windows in traditional Japanese architecture
Shomen Face; front head
Shomen Straight ahead
Shomen Uchi Overhead strike to the head
Shoshin Beginner's mind (a state of mind which is cultivated in Japanese arts, in which one does not cling to mastery or attainment, but attempts to experience the simple wonder and a joy of exploration)
Shoshinsha Beginner's mind person, a newbie
Shucho Enbu Public Demonstrations
Shuchu Concentration
Shugeki Attack
Shugyo Austere Training, the pursuit of knowledge
Shuhai Back of the hand
Shuto Hand Blade, edge of hand
Shuto Otoshi Hand Blade Drop, a required waza
Shuzen Repairs (restoration work)
So All
So That's it (also, "So, desu ne" it is so, is it not)
Sode Sleeve
Sode Dori Sleeve grab
Sogo Integrated
Sogo Made-up, fake
Soji The (often ritualized) cleaning of a dojo. Methods can differ greatly from one dojo to another.
Sojutsu Spear Art, use of the Yari
Sokatsu A critique of performance (usually done by seniors with an instructor's consent)
Soke Head of style (actually head of family, unifier of gods and lineage)
Sokei Groin
Soko There, that position
Sokumen Edge of Head, flank
Sokuso Tips of toes
Sokutei Bottom of heel
Sokuto Edge of foot
Sori The curvature of a blade, usually found in one of three places, koshizori (lower, closer to tsuba), toriizori (in the middle of the blade), and sakizori (close to the kissaki).
Sotai Correct Body, a form of structural (and morphological) correction, using gentle muscle contractions to affect changes.
Soto Outer, outside
Soto Ude Nage Outer Arm Throw, a required waza
Suburi A training exercise designed to be done repetitively, usually to develop strength and endurance.
Sudori Momentum
Sui Water
Sui Getsu Moon reflected on the water, an important concept in Japanese martial arts. Practitioner's minds are trained to be like water, reflecting the moon without distortion.
Suigetsu Solar plexus
Sukashi Waza Techniques performed without allowing UKE to complete an attack (grab or strike)
Sukui Scooping; to scoop
Sukui Nage Scooping throw, a required waza
Sumi Otoshi Corner drop
Sumimasen Excuse me (to attract attention)
Sumi Gaeshi Corner Reversal (throw)
Sutemi Waza a technique accomplished by sacrificing your body position (falling down)
Suwari Waza Techniques executed with both uke and TORI in a seated position
Suwatte Sit down

Dictionary Sections
[A-B] [C-D] [E-F] [G-H] [I-J] [K-M] [N-O] [R-S] [T-U] [W-Y-Z]

**Please note**
Due to recently discovered plagarism, we ask that you not link directly to these pages.
We regret any inconvenience that this may cause.