Terms used in the Aikikai dojo



	Aikido Terms Ai-Hanmi When the partners are facing each other in a mutual triangular stance. Aikido The way of harmony with Ki. Aikikai The name of any aikido school recognized by Aikido World Headquarters. Atemi The use of striking techniques. Boken See Tachi, boken. Budo Any Japanese martial art. Dojo A place where martial arts training takes place. Domo Thanks (informal). Domo Arigato Thank you (formal). Domo Arigato Gozaimas'ta Thank you very much (very formal) (for something that has just ended) Doshu The title of the present leader of Aikido. Eritori An attack in which the collar is grabbed from behind. Gi Practice uniform. Gokkyo One of the wrist techniques in which the wrist is held palm up; usually employed against a knife attack. Gyaku-hanmi The partners stand in opposite triangular stances. Hai Yes. Hajime Start, begin. Hakama Split skirt, wide-legged pants (worn by Nikyu and above in SCSU Aikikai). Hanmi A triangular stance, the basic on-guard position. Hanmi handachi Nage is in a sitting posture and Uke attacks from a standing posture. Ikkyo A wrist technique where the arm is held without applying pressure to the joints. Irimi, tenkan Basic opening movements in Aikido techniques. Irimi is a motion in which one charges directly towards the opponent; tenkan is a motion in which one turns or pivots away from the opponent. Irimi nage A throwing technique employing an "entering" motion. Jiju waza Freestyle practice of techniques. Usually a set of attacks or techniques. It is different from Randori where everything is allowed. Jo Wooden staff. Jo tori Technique applied against attack with a jo. Juji nage A type of throw in which Nage uses the pressure of crossing Uke's arms against each other. Kaitenage A throw in which Nage employs a spinning motion to throw Uke forward; pressure is exerted by holding Uke's head down and pushing the arm on a diagonal. Katatetori An attack in which Uke grabs one of Nage's hands in one of his or her hands.. Katatori An attack in which Uke grabs at Nage's lapel or shoulder. Ki Inner energy based on calmness. Keiko gi, do gi, gi Practice uniform. Kohai Junior student. Kokyu-ho, kokyu-ryoku Kokyu-ryoku is breath power emanating from the abdomen; kokyu-ho is a method of coordinating breath power and body movement to increase one's ki power. Kokyu nage A type of throw employing no joint technique. Koshinage A throw in which Uke is thrown over Nage's hips. Kotegaeshi One of the wrist techniques in which pressure is applied on the wrist away from Uke's body. Morotetori An attack in which Uke grabs Nage's forearm with both hands. Maai The proper distance between Uke and Nage. Nage The partner executing the technique. Nikkyo One of the wrist techniques in which pressure is applied on the wrist toward Uke's body. O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Obi Belt. Omote, ura The description of Nage's position in executing the techniques. Omote is based on irimi movements and is done going toward Uke; ura is based on tenkan movements making Uke move around Nage. Onegaishimasu Please (when asking for something, usually as in Please let's practice together). Osae A pin, a method of holding down. Randori Freestyle. Rei, ojigi Proper bowing. Reigi Etiquette. Ryotetori An attack in which Uke grabs both of Nage's wrists in both of his or her hands. Sankyo One of the wrist techniques in which pressure is applied against the wrist in a twisting motion toward Uke. Seiza Proper sitting. Sempai Senior student. Sensei Instructor. Shihonage A technique in which pressure is applied against Uke's wrist and elbow using a sword-swinging motion to throw Uke down. Shikko A technique of walking on the knees. Shomenuchi An attach in which Uke strikes at Nage's forehead with an open hand. Soto kaiten An outside turning motion. Suwari waza Techniques, done from a sitting position, in which Uke and Nage employ shikko. Tachi, boken A wooden sword. Tachi tori Techniques applied against attacks with a boken. Tachi waza Techniques done with Uke and Nage standing. Tanto A wooden knife. Tanto tori Techniques applied against knife attacks. Tenchi nage A type of irimi nage in which Nage breaks Uke's balance by extending one hand up and the other down while moving toward Uke. Tenkan see Irimi, tenkan. Uchi katen An inside turning motion. Udekime nage A type of throw applying pressure to the underside of the elbow. Uke The partner initiating the "attack." Ukemi Protective falling. Ura see Omote, ura. Ushiro kubishime An attack in which Uke grabs one of Nage's wrists from behind and chokes Nage with the other arm. Ushiro ryokatatori An attack in which Uke grabs both of Nage's wrists from behind. Waza Technique. Yame Stop. Yokomenuchi An attack in which Uke strikes at the side of Nage's neck or head with an open hand. Yonkyo A technique in which pressure is applied against Uke's forearm. Zen A form of meditation based on a Japanese philosophy.