Glossary for Kinomichi

Strikes to the opponent's body in the Japanese arts. In aikido and jujutsu they serve mainly to break balance or attention before a throw or a lock.

Classification of techniques, arts and schools Japan

Wide pleated trousers with seven pleats, worn in kendo, iaido, aikido, kyudo and other Japanese arts.

Clothing Japan

A forward movement into the attacker's space, off the line of his attack. Together with tenkan it forms the basis of movement in aikido.

Physical and biomechanical principle Japan

Joint-lock techniques in judo, jujutsu and aikido. In competitive judo only the elbow may be locked, and the Kodokan lists ten techniques.

Classification of techniques, arts and schools Japan

Wrist and forearm. In kendo both a valid target and the name of the gloves of the bogu gear, in aikido and jujutsu an area of locks such as kote-gaeshi.

Anatomy, target levels and striking surfaces Japan

Breaking the opponent's balance. In judo the first of the three phases of a throw, without which the throw rests on brute strength alone and often fails.

Physical and biomechanical principle Japan

Free practice in judo, aikido, jujutsu and some karate styles. Partners try techniques against real resistance, but without aiming to win.

Training method Japan

Whole-body movement that takes a fighter out of the line of attack into an advantageous position. It combines footwork with turning the hips.

Physical and biomechanical principle Japan

A turn of the body on the spot by which the defender blends with the direction of the attack and leads it onward. Together with irimi it forms the basis of movement in aikido.

Physical and biomechanical principle Japan

The art of falling safely, literally “receiving body”. In judo, aikido and jujutsu it is the first skill a beginner learns.

Training method Japan