| Ai-yotsu | Same grip used by both persons, either right or left |
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Ashi | Foot, leg |
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Ashi Waza | Foot techniques |
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Atemi Waza | Striking techniques |
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Ayumi Ashi | Ordinary pattern of walking |
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Batsugun | Instant promotion |
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Budo | Martial ways |
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Bujutsu | Martial arts |
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Bushido |
Way of the warrior |
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Chui | Penalty (no longer used) |
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Dan | Black belt rank |
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Debana | Instant of opportunity to break balance as opponent initiates a motion |
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Dojo | School or training hall for studying the way |
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Eri | Collar, lapel |
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Fudoshin | Immovable spirit |
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Fusegi | Escapes |
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Fusen Gachi |
Win by default |
| Goshin Jutsu |
Art of self defense |
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Hajime | Begin |
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Hando no Kuzushi | Unbalancing by reaction |
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Hansoku-make |
Most serious penalty, disqualification |
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Hantei | Referee call for judge's decision |
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Happo no Kuzushi |
Kuzushi in 8 directions |
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Hara | Stomach |
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Hidari | Left |
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Hiji | Elbow |
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Hiki-wake | No decision--tie or draw |
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Hikite | Pulling hand -- usually the hand gripping a sleeve |
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Hiza | Knee |
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Ippon | Victory in one move, one point |
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Jigotai | Defensive posture |
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Jikan | Referee call to stop the clock |
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Jita Kyoei | Principle of mutual prosperity |
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Joseki | Place of honor, upper seat |
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Judo | Gentle or flexible way |
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Judo Ichidai | A Judo life--Spending one's life in the diligent pursuit of Judo |
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Judogi | Judo practice uniform |
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Judoka | One who studies Judo |
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Ju no Kata |
Forms of gentleness |
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Ju no Ri |
Principle of flexibility or yielding |
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Jujutsu | Gentle art |
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Kaeshi Waza | Counter techniques |
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Kake | Completion or execution of technique |
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Kansetsu Waza | Joint locking techniques |
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Kappo | Resuscitation techniques |
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Kata | Forms |
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Kata | Shoulder |
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Katame no kata | Forms of grappling |
| Katsu | Resuscitation |
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Keikoku | Penalty (no longer used) |
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Kenka Yotsu | Opposite grips used by each person, one right/one left |
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Kiai |
To gather spirit with a shout |
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Kime no Kata |
Forms of decision |
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Kinshi Waza | Techniques prohibited in competition |
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Ki o tsuke |
Attention |
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Kodansha | High ranking judoka -- 5th dan and above |
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Kodokan | Judo institute in Tokyo where Judo was founded |
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Kogeki Seyo |
Order for judoka to attack |
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Koka | Score less than a yuko |
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Koshi | Hip |
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Koshi Waza | Hip techniques |
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Kubi | Neck |
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Kumikata | Gripping methods |
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Kuzure | Modified hold |
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Kuzushi | Unbalancing the opponent |
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Kyoshi | Instructor |
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Kyu | Student rank |
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Maai | Space or engagement distance |
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Mae | Forward, front |
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Mae Sabaki |
Frontal escape |
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Mae Ukemi | Falling forward |
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Masutemi Waza |
Back sacrifice throws |
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Mate | Stop (wait) |
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Migi | Right |
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Mudansha | Students below black belt rank |
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Mune | Chest |
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Nage | Throw |
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Nage no Kata |
Forms of throwing |
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Nagekomi | Repetitive throwing practice |
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Nage Waza |
Throwing techniques |
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Ne Waza | Techniques on the ground |
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Obi | Judo belt |
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Okuden | Secret teachings |
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Osaekomi | Pin, referee call to begin timing |
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Osaekomi Waza | Pinning techniques |
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Osaekomi Toketa |
Escape, stop timing of hold |
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Randori | Free practice |
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Randori no Kata |
Forms of free practice techniques |
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Randori Waza | Techniques for free practice |
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Rei | Bow |
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Reiho | Forms of respect, manners, etiquette |
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Renraku Waza |
Combination techniques |
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Ritsurei | Standing bow |
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Seika Tanden | A point in the abdomen that is the center of gravity |
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Seiryoku Zenyo | Principle of maximum efficiency |
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Seiza | Formal kneeling posture |
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Sen | Attack initiative |
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Sensei | Teacher, instructor |
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Shiai | Contest |
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Shiaijo | Competition area |
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Shido | Penalty, equal to koka score |
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Shihan |
Title for a model teacher or "teacher who sets the standard" (i.e. Kano-shihan) |
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Shime Waza | Choking techniques |
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Shinpan | Referee |
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Shintai | Moving forwards, sideways & backwards |
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Shisei | Posture |
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Shizentai | Natural posture |
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Shomen | Dojo front |
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Sode | Sleeve |
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Soke |
Founder of a martial art or ryu |
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Sono Mama | Stop action; command to freeze |
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Sore Made |
Finished, time is up |
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Sute Geiko |
Randori throwing practice against a higher level judoka |
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Sutemi Waza | Sacrifice techniques |
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Tachi Waza |
Standing techniques |
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Tai Sabaki | Body control, turning |
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Tatami | Mat |
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Te | Hand, arm |
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Te Waza | Hand techniques |
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Tekubi | Wrist |
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Tokui Waza |
Favorite or best technique |
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Tori |
Person performing a technique |
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Tsugi Ashi | Walking by bringing one foot up to another |
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Tsukuri | Entry into a technique, positioning |
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Tsurite | Lifting hand |
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Uchikomi | Repeated practice without completion |
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Ude | Arm |
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Uke | Person receiving the technique |
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Ukemi | Breakfall techniques |
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Ushiro | Backward, rear |
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Ushiro Sabaki | Back movement control |
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Ushiro Ukemi | Falling backward |
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Waki | Armpit |
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Waza | Technique |
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Waza Ari |
Near ippon or half point |
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Waza ari Awasete Ippon |
Two waza-ari together for ippon |
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Yakusoku Geiko (or renshu) |
Pre-arranged free practice |
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Yoko | Side |
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Yoko Kaiten Ukemi | Sideways rolling break fall |
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Yoko Sutemi Waza | Side sacrifice throws |
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Yoko Ukemi | Falling sideways |
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Yoshi | Resume action, continue |
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Yubi | Finger |
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Yudansha | Person who earned the black belt |
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Yudanshakai | Black belt association |
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Yuko | Score less than a waza-ari |
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Yusei Gachi |
Win by judge's decision |
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Zanshin | Awareness |
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Zarei | Kneeling salutation |
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Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi | Forward rolling break fall |
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Zubon | Pants |
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