Glossary for Kito-ryu
Kito-ryu: 72 documented terms. Of those: concept / principle (53), body part (5), etiquette (4). Among them Kuzushi, Te, Kyu.
Foundational joint lock hyperextending the elbow joint using hip leverage in BJJ, Judo, and MMA.
JapanFoot or leg in Japanese martial terminology.
Subcategory of Judo throwing techniques executed using foot sweeps, trips, or leg reaps.
Japanese term for the head, a primary target area in Jodan level.
Precision strikes aimed at vital anatomical targets to disrupt an attacker before a throw or joint lock.
Umbrella term for Japanese martial ways focusing on spiritual and personal growth.
Close-range standing grappling tie used to control opponents, strike, or transition to takedowns.
United StatesAdvanced master rank in Asian martial arts denoting black belt status.
Precision sweeping strike to the opponent's foot or ankle precisely as weight shifts.
Modern Japanese martial arts developed after the Meiji Restoration (post-1868) focusing on physical education and sport.
Submission choking techniques in BJJ and Judo making tactical use of the opponent's gi lapels.
Tactical principle of blocking or parrying an attack and delivering an immediate counter-strike.
Japanese command meaning 'Begin!', used to start exercises or sparring.
Lower abdomen representing the physical and energetic center of balance.
Dynamic Judo hip throw combining hip contact with a sweeping outer thigh reap.
Japanese word for knee.
Japanese number 'One' (1) used when counting exercise repetitions in a dojo.
Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Seat of honor or upper wall in a dojo reserved for honoring founders and masters.
Category of joint manipulation techniques hyperextending elbows, shoulders, or wrists.
Codified sequence of martial movements representing defense and attack against imaginary foes.
Classic Judo and wrestling throw where the opponent is hoisted horizontally across the attacker's shoulders.
Category of ground grappling techniques including hold-downs (Osaekomi), joint locks (Kansetsu), and chokes (Shime).
Devastating double-wristlock shoulder submission utilizing a figure-four arm grip.
BrazilSubcategory of Judo throws where the attacker's hips act as the pivot fulcrum for the throw.
Biomechanical principle of explosive hip rotation driving mass into strikes and blocks.
Grip-fighting tactics in Judo essential for controlling the opponent's gi before throwing.
First and essential phase of any throw in Judo or Aikido: breaking the opponent's balance.
Student technical grade prior to attaining the master Dan ranks.
Technical gripping detail slipping a thigh or arm under the opponent's head like a 'pillow' to secure pins.
Friction abrasion caused by dragging insteps, knees, or toes across grappling mats.
Temporary interruption command, most commonly used in Judo refereeing.
Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.
Japanese number 'Two' (2) used when counting repetitions in a dojo.
Traditional method of tying the martial arts obi belt with a symmetrical knot centered at the Hara.
Category of ground hold-down techniques in Judo yielding victory if held for 20 seconds.
Devastating Judo leg reap driving the opponent backward while sweeping their loaded leg from the outside.
Freestyle practice sparring without fixed pre-arranged moves in Judo, Aikido, or Karate.
Highest-percentage blood choke applied from back control without gripping clothing.
Comprehensive system of formal manners, courtesy, and correct conduct inside a dojo.
Comprehensive code of etiquette, courtesy, and correct conduct in Japanese martial arts.
A judo concept of smoothly chaining one technique into another, in which a failed or blocked throw attempt immediately exploits the opponent's reaction to launch a second throw.
Russian martial art and combat sport synthesizing Judo throws, leg locks, and striking.
RussiaJapanese number 'Three' (3) used when counting repetitions in a dojo.
Traditional Japanese formal kneeling posture sitting on the heels.
Iconic Judo hand throw where the opponent is loaded onto the attacker's back and thrown over the shoulder.
Official competitive match governed by formal rules and referee scoring.
Honorific title awarded to senior master instructors within martial organizations.
Category of choking and strangulation techniques compressing the carotid arteries or windpipe.