======Bujinkan Dictionary====== -------The sources used to compile this are:---------------------- -Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense - Masaaki Hatsumi -The Way of the Ninja: Secret Techniques - Masaaki Hatsumi -and the website: budotaijutsu.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 age=from ageru, to lift or raise, elevate 2 age uke=in karate, a rising block 3 ankoku toshinjutsu=techniques for seeing in the darkness 4 arashi=storm 5 arashi=storm 6 aruki=walk 7 asagasumi=kyusho (morning mist), just under chin (or the chin itself) 8 ashiko=spiked foot bands, see also shuko 9 ashikubi=ankle 10 ashi=leg 11 ashi=leg; foot 12 ate=blow, strike 13 atemi=a strike to setup a technique 14 atsu=press 15 atto=press down 16 awase=(from awaseru) to meet together 17 benkei=inside the shinbone 18 boku=tree 19 bo=stick 20 bo=stick, especially six-foot staff 21 budoka=martial artist 22 budo=martial arts 23 bufu=martial arts 24 bugeisha=martial artist 25 bujinkan=Maasaki Hatsumi�s training group 26 bujutsu=martial arts 27 bushido=way of the warrior 28 bushi=samurai 29 butsumetsu=3rd rib down, more commonly called floating rib 30 chi=earth 31 chimon=geography 32 cho ho=espionage 33 chudan=middle level 34 chu=middle 35 chunin=historically, a mid-level (organiser) ninja agent; see also jonin and genin 36 dai=big 37 daijodan=high sword stance 38 daikomyo=in buddhism, it is the big bright light of buddha. in ninjutsu, it is the illumination from the inside to the outside. this can be experienced as the light of your heart on the physical plane. see also shikin haramitsu daikomyo. 39 dai=large, big, great 40 daimon=kyusho (big gate), middle of shoulder joint 41 daisho=pair of swords worn in the belt 42 daito=large sword, worn blade facing up 43 daito=long sword (katana or tachi) 44 dakentaijutsu=striking (punching and kicking) methods of ninjutsu 45 dan=lit. step; indicates level above black belt 46 den=legend, tradition 47 densho=transmission scrolls or manuscripts, see also makimono 48 densho=written transmission

49 do=i) motion; change; ii) path, road, way; iii) the trunk of the body 50 do jime=torso choke, done with scissoring of body with legs 51 dojo cho=leader or head of a dojo 52 dojo=lit. way place; a training hall 53 dojo=place for training in the arts 54 dokkotsu=kyusho (single bone), adam's apple 55 doko=angry tiger 56 doko no kamae=angry tiger defensive stance 57 dome=(from tomeru) to stop 58 dome=from tomeru, to stop 59 don ton jutsu=earth concealment techniques 60 dori=from toru, to seize, capture; also tori 61 dori=(from toru) to seize or catch 62 dori=(from toru) to sieze or to catch 63 dori=take; also bird 64 do=the trunk of the body 65 eda=branch 66 edo=1600-1868 period; also old name for Tokyo 67 empi=elbow 68 eri=lapel; collar 69 fudo=immobility 70 fudo ken=clenched fist 71 fudoshin=immovable spirit 72 fudoza=immovable seat 73 fu=i) negation; ii) wind 74 fukiya=blowguns 75 fuko=crouching tiger 76 fukuro shinai=bamboo training sword covered in leather 77 furi=to swing 78 futari dori=dual catch, held by two opponents 79 fu=wind 80 gaeri=return 81 gaeshi=(from kaesu) to turn over or throw 82 gaeshi=(from kaesu) to turn over or throw 83 gaeshi=from kaesu, to turn over, roll, throw, counter-attack; also kaeshi 84 gake=hook; also kagi and kake 85 gakure=from kakureru, to hide, disappear 86 ganbette=keep going; persevere 87 ganmen=the face 88 ganseki=a rock 89 ganseki=a rock 90 garami=from karamu, to entangle, entwine 91 garami=(from karamu) to entangle or entwine 92 gari=(from karu) to reap 93 gari=from karu, to reap 94 gassho no kamae=greeting stance 95 gata=form 96 gata=i) one; ii) style, type, pattern 97 gatame=(from katameru) to tighten 98 gatame=(from katameru) to tighten 99 gatame=from katameru, to tighten; also katame 100 gawa=side 101 gedan=lower level 102 ge=low 103 genin=historically, a low-level (operative)ninja agent; see also chunin and jonin 104 genjutsu=arts of illusion 105 geri=from keru, to kick; see keri 106 geta=clogs

107 gikan=regard for justice 108 gi=martial arts uniform 109 giri=i) duty; obligation; ii) to cut, also kiri 110 godai=lit. big five; refers to five elements; see also gogyo 111 goe=voice; tone 112 go=five 113 gogyo=five principles; also refers to five elements, earth, water, fires, air and void 114 gojo gyoku=principle of five feelings and desires 115 gokui=hidden; secret 116 gokuraku=paradise 117 gomen nasai=excuse me, i'm sorry 118 go no sen=seizing the initiative at the moment the opponent attacks 119 gorin=kyusho (five rings), around the stomach 120 goroshi=from korosu, to kill 121 gotonpo=five element concealing and escaping methods 122 gyaku jime=reverse choke 123 gyaku=reverse 124 gyaku=reverse; also joint lock 125 gyaku=reverse; opposite; inverted 126 gyoku=gem, jewel; testicles 127 hachi=eight 128 hachimaki=white cotton headband 129 hadome=kyusho (pallet), one inch below ear, end of toothline 130 haibu yori=from behind 131 hai=yes 132 hajime=start 133 hajutsu=escaping techniques 134 hakama=formal divided skirt; wide legged pants 135 hanbojutsu=stick fighting techniques 136 hanbo=lit. half-staff; stick (usually 3 feet) 137 hanbo=three-foot staff 138 hane age=jump up, spring up 139 hane goshi=in judo, spring hip throw 140 hane=i) from haneru, to leap, spring up; ii) wing 141 hane maki komi=in judo, winding hip throw 142 han=half 143 hanmi=in aikido, half-forward stance; similar to taijutsu's ichimonji 144 happa=eight leaves, clapping the ears 145 happa ken=open-handed strike 146 happo=eight sides; in all directions 147 happo hiken=eight methods of secret swords 148 happo shuriken=eight pointed throwing blades 149 harai=from harau, to sweep; also barai 150 harai goshi=sweeping hip throw 151 haramitsu=also known in sanskript as paramita which is buddha's satori or a permanent state of spiritual awakening that transcends the limitations of life and death. the general idea behind the 6 paramita is freedom from bearing grudges, pain, jealousy and building a relationship with the world outside of yourself. see also shikin haramitsu daikomyo. 152 hashigo yari=a ladder spear 153 hasso=to attack 154 heiho=martial principles, military strategy 155 henka=variation 156 henso jutsu=disguise and impersonation techniques 157 hicho=flying bird 158 hicho=flying bird 159 hicho no kamae=crane defensive stance 160 hidari=left 161 hiden=concealed, secret; also gokui

162 hiden=secret transmission 163 hiji ate=elbow strike, also shuki ken 164 hiji=elbow 165 hiji=elbow, also empi 166 hiji ori=elbow break 167 hiken juroppo=sixteen secret fist methods of ninjutsu 168 hiki=(from hiku) to pull 169 hiki=from hiku, to pull 170 hira=flat 171 hira=flat, even, level 172 hira no kamae=one-line receiving stance 173 hira shuriken=flat blades 174 hiryuran=kyusho (flying dragon confuser), eyeballs 175 hi=secret 176 hishi=dried water chestnuts used as caltrops 177 hiso ken=secret spear fist 178 hi=to fly 179 hodoki=get loose, get untied, escape 180 hoi=encircling;binding; securing 181 ho=i) used to express concept of the buddhist darma (law/truth); methods, ii) direction, way, rule; also po 182 hojojutsu=binding techniques; using a cord to restrain prisoners 183 hoko=encircling tiger 184 hoko no kamae=encircling tiger receiving stance 185 hon gamae=basic set-up position 186 hon gyaku=base reversal to the wrist 187 hon jime=basic choke 188 hontai=i) main body; ii) morality 189 hon=true or principal or main or regular 190 hon=true; principal; main; foundation 191 hoshi=kyusho (star), nerve point near armpit 192 hoshi shita=zawa mind, heart; will, intention - kyusho (under the stars), elbow joint 193 ho=way or rule 194 iaido=way of sword-drawing 195 iaijutsu=sword-drawing techniques 196 ichimonji no kamae=one-line defensive stance 197 ichimonji=the character for one in japanese, left to right 198 ichimonji=the character for the number 1 in japanese 199 ichi=one 200 igadama=spiked iron or steel balls used as caltrops 201 iie=no 202 inashi gata=form of skillfully avoiding and upsetting opponent's attack 203 in=kyusho (shadow), xiphoid bone 204 inpo=the art of hiding 205 inton=concealment and camouflage 206 iri=(from hairu) to enter 207 iri=from hairu, to enter 208 irimi=entering, moving in 209 itaken=broad blades 210 itami jime=painful choke 211 itami=pain 212 itto=sword 213 jakkotsu/jakkin=kyusho (weak bone/weak muscle), upper arm between bone and bicep 214 jigoku=hell 215 jihi no kokoro=benevolent heart 216 jime=(from shimeru) to constrict or wring 217 jime=from shimeru, to tighten or constrict; also shime 218 jinbujin fusatsu=god's rule for bujin not to kill people

219 jinchu=kyusho (center of man), base of the nose 220 jin=man, low 221 jodan=upper level 222 jo=i) medium length stick (usually 4 feet); ii) top 223 jo-wan=upper arm 224 jowan=uppper arm 225 jujiro=kyusho (crossroads), front of shoulder 226 juji=ten syllables 227 jumonji no kamae=cross offensive stance 228 jumonji=the character for ten in japanese, a cross 229 junan taiso=taijutsu conditioning exercises 230 juppo sessho=contact in ten directions 231 ju=soft 232 jutaijutsu=grappling techniques; throws, locks, chokes and holds 233 ju-tai-jutsu=soft body techniques 234 ju=ten 235 ju=ten 236 jutsu=techniques 237 jutsu=techniques; art 238 jutte=single-tined truncheon 239 kaeri=return 240 kaeshi=(from kaesu) to turn over or throw 241 kaeshi=(from kaesu) to turn over or throw 242 kaeshi=from kaesu, turn over, throw, counter-attack; also gaeshi 243 kaeshi waza=counter techniques 244 ka=fire 245 kagi=hook, also kake 246 kaiten=rolling 247 kake=hook; also kagi and gake 248 kakitsubo=kyusho (side bowl), hollow area of armpits 249 kaku=angle; horn, knee 250 kakushi buki=hidden weapons, refers to all small weapons that can be hidden 251 kakushi geri=sweeping, cresent kick 252 kamae=stance 253 kamae=stance or posture 254 kamae=stance, posture 255 kami yari=sickle spear 256 kamiza=gods; shrine honoring the spirits 257 kansetsu geri=in karate, knee-joint kick 258 kansetsu=joints; used with techniques to describe dislocating 259 kappi=lively jump 260 karamu=to entangle, entwine 261 karamu=to entangle or entwine 262 karate=lit. empty hand, or china hand; a martial art that stresses punching and kicking techniques 263 kashira=head 264 kasumi=kyusho (fog, mist), temple 265 kasumi=the temple at the side of the head 266 kata=form 267 kataginu=stiff sleeveless robe for samurai on ceremonial occasions 268 kataginu=stiff sleeveless robe for samurai on ceremonial occasions 269 kata=i) one; ii) style, type, pattern iii) pre-arranged forms 270 katame=(from katameru) to tighten 271 katame=(from katameru) to tighten 272 katame=from katameru, to tighten; also gatame 273 katana=sword 274 kata=one 275 katate dori kubijime=single-hand neck choke 276 katate=one hand

277 kawa=side 278 ken=i) fist; ii) sword 279 kenkotsu=kyusho (healthy bone), 4 points on skull around tenkotsu 280 ken no michi=the way of the sword 281 kenshi=expert swordsman 282 keppan=blood oath made when entering a ryu 283 keri=from keru, to kick; see geri 284 kiai=a focused shout to disrupt the opponent 285 kiaijutsu=techniques of kiai 286 kihon=basic, fundamental 287 ki=i) rise; ii) spirit, mind, heart, soul 288 kikaku ken=kyusho (demon horns fist), head butt; also zu tsuki 289 ki ken=spirit fist 290 kime=focus, both physical and mental 291 kimon=kyusho (monster gate), chest muscle 292 kimono=traditional japanese dress 293 kinketsu=kyusho (forbidden opening), sternum 294 kiriage=rising cut; cutting upwards 295 kiri=i) from kiru, to cut; ii) mist, fog; i ii) neck 296 kiten ken=sword hand strike, also shuto ken 297 ko ashi=small steps for walking through foliage and water 298 kobudo=ancient martial ways 299 kocho=butterfly 300 kocho=butterfly 301 kodachi=short sword 302 koe=kyusho (voice), hollow area of hip bones 303 kogoroshi=killing the child, pinky break 304 koho geri=back kick 305 koho=rear, back 306 ko=i) child; ii) hook, barb; i ii) small; iv) tiger 307 kokoro=spirit, heart, mind; also shin 308 koku=empty space 309 koku=empty space 310 kokyu=breath, breathing 311 kongo ken=hammer fist 312 koppo=bone 313 koppo=bone arts; or finer points of an art 314 koppo=i) bone; ii) secret 315 koppojutsu=bone-breaking techniques 316 koppo ken=thumb knuckle strike 317 koroshi=from korosu, to kill 318 koryu=classical or old tradition 319 kosei=kyusho (tiger force), testicles, also suzu 320 kosei no kamae=tiger offensive stance 321 koshi=hip, loin 322 koshi=hip or loin 323 koshijutsu=organ and muscle strikes 324 koshitsubo=kyusho (hip bowl), middle or inside ridge of hip bone 325 kossi=bones & fingers 326 kote gaeshi=outside wrist turn, also omote gyaku 327 kote=wrist 328 kote=wrist 329 kote=wrist 330 kotsu=bone 331 kotsu=bone 332 kubi=neck 333 kubisuji=nape of neck 334 kubi ura jime=rear neck choke 335 kudaki=from kudaku, to break, smash, shatter 336 kudaki=(from kudaku) to crush or smash or shatter

337 kuden=oral teachings 338 kuden=oral transmission 339 ku=i) air, sky; emptiness; void; ii) nine 340 kujiki=(from kujiku) to wrench or sprain 341 kujiki=from kujiku, to wrench, sprain 342 kuji kiri=used by ancient ninjas to channel energy 343 kuji=nine signs; mudra used in esoteric buddhism 344 kuji=nine syllables 345 kukan=space 346 kuki=air, formless energy 347 kumitachi=sword practice with a partner 348 kumiuchi=grappling, close fighting 349 kumo bashigo=spider ladder 350 kumo=cloud 351 kumon=chest 352 ku=nine 353 kunoichi=female ninja 354 kuruma=vehicle, ride 355 kusari dogu=chain weapons 356 kusari fundo=weighted chain 357 kusarigama=chain and sickle 358 kusarigama=sickle and chain 359 kuzushi=from kuzusu, to break; in budo, to break the balance of an opponent 360 kuzushi=(from kuzusu) to break or to break balance 361 kyojitsu=falsehood and truth, ie. deception, feinting 362 kyojitsu=falsehood and truth or deception and feinting 363 kyo & jitsu=falsehood & truth 364 kyojitsu tenkan ho=theory of alternating appearences of reality 365 kyokei=kyusho (strong tendons), top of the foot just above the toes 366 kyoketsu shoge=hooked blade weapon with weighted chain or cord attached 367 kyokotsu=the sternum, breastbone 368 kyokotsu=the sternum or breastbone 369 kyoku=emptiness 370 kyoman=observation and perception 371 kyomon=religious teachings 372 kyonin no jutsu=taking advantage of fears and superstitions 373 kyo=unpreparedness; false 374 kyudo=way of the bow, modern japanese archery 375 kyusho=painful spot 376 kyusho=vital or pressure points, weak points 377 kyu=student grade below black belt 378 ma ai=combative engagement distance between two opponents 379 mae=forward direction 380 mae=front 381 mae geri=front kick 382 mae no sen=taking the initiative, attacking the instant the opponent thinks about it 383 makikomi=(from makikomu) to enfold 384 makikomi=from makikomu, to enfold 385 makimono=scroll 386 makimono=scrolls, ancient manuscripts, see also densho 387 maki=winding, wrapping; scrolls 388 mata=inner part of the thigh 389 matte=from matsu, wait 390 matzukaza=kyusho (pinetree wind), just above and below the ends of the clavicles 391 mawashi=(from mawasu) to rotate 392 mawashi=from mawasu, to rotate 393 mawashi geri=round kick

394 mawatte=turn around 395 me=eye 396 meijin=master 397 menbu=kyusho, the face or forehead area 398 menkyo kaiden=full proficiency certificate 399 menkyo=license, teacher's certificate 400 men=the face 401 men uchi=a strike to the head 402 metsubushi=blinding powder 403 metsubushi=blinding substances; smoke, sand, pepper, etc. 404 mi=body, person; also tai 405 michi=path or way, also do 406 migi=right 407 mikkyo=i) esoteric buddhism; ii) secret doctrines 408 mimi=ear 409 mitsukudaki=three kiai's in ninjutsu to break the opponent's chance, his techniques and finally his body 410 nagare=flow 411 nagashi=flow 412 nage=(from nageru) to throw 413 nage=from nageru, to throw 414 nage=throw 415 naginata=halbard, long pole with curved blade on the end 416 naname=diagonal direction 417 naname=diagonal direction, oblique 418 nana=seven; also shichi 419 nashi=none 420 neko ashi dachi=in karate, cat leg stance 421 neko te=finger-tip weapons of steel for kunoichi 422 nihogiri=cutting in two directions 423 nin=i) endurance, perseverance, forebearance; ii) stealth, secretiveness, concealment; also shinobi 424 ninja juhachikei=eighteen levels of ninja training 425 ninja ken=short sword used by ninja, also shinobi gatana 426 ninja=person who does nin 427 ninja=shadow warrior 428 ninjutsu=the techniques/ways of nin 429 nin=perseverance; also subterfuge 430 ninpo ikkan=may ninpo be our primary inspiration 431 ninpo mikkyo=secret knowledge of ninpo 432 ninpo sanjurokkei=36 ninpo skills combining eighteen samurai and eighteen ninja skills 433 ninpo=the higher order of ninjutsu 434 ninpo=the techniques/ways of nin 435 nitto=two swords 436 ni=two 437 no=(posessive particle) of 438 no=possessive particle, of 439 nuki ashi=sweeping step ninja use in walking 440 obi=belt 441 o=big or great 442 odachi=long sword 443 okuden=inner or hidden teachings 444 o=large, big, great 445 omote=front 446 omote=outside; front; obvious 447 omote sokugyaku geri=inside-edge foot kick 448 omote=the outside 449 onibi no jutsu=art of the demon fire 450 oni=devil

451 oni=devil, demon, monster 452 onshinjutsu=hiding techniques, art of invisibility 453 ori=(from oru) to break 454 ori=from oru, to break 455 osae=(from osaeru) to press down 456 osae=from osaeru, to press down, immobilize 457 osae waza=pinning or immobilization techniques 458 o sensei=great teacher, honorific 459 oshigiri=a push cut, type of cutting action used with sword 460 o-soto gari=major outer reaping throw 461 osoto gari=major outer reaping throw 462 osoto guruma=major outer wheel throw 463 oten=in taijutsu, a cartwheel 464 otoshi=(from otosu) to drop 465 otoshi=from otosu, to drop 466 oyagoroshi=killing the parent, thumb break 467 po=way or rule 468 rai=thunder 469 randori=free response training; sparring 470 ransetsu=blizzard, snowstorm 471 rei=bow, salute 472 ritsudo=rhythm 473 rokushaku bo=six foot staff 474 roku=six 475 ryaku=abridgment; outline 476 ryo=both 477 ryo=both; two 478 ryomune dori=two handed chest grab 479 ryote=two hands 480 ryoude jime=two-arm choke or constriction 481 ryu=dragon 482 ryufu=(willow wind), windpipe 483 ryuha=used synonymously with ryu 484 ryu=i) dragon; ii) school, tradition 485 ryuka=(dragon under), the calves; also yaku 486 ryumon=(dragon gate), hollow point in bones of shoulder 487 ryu=school or style of martial arts 488 ryu=style or tradition 489 sain=kyusho (left passivity), below left eye; see also yuin 490 sakki=intuition of an attack, perception of an aggressive thought or intent 491 sankaku jime=triangular choke 492 sanshin dachi=in karate, hour-glass stance 493 sanshin no kata=in taijutsu, spirit of three hearts practice forms 494 sanshin=three hearts or heart of three 495 san=three 496 satori=enlightenment 497 saya=sword scabbard 498 seigan no kamae=see ichimonji no kamae 499 seishin tanren=spiritual forging 500 seishin teki kyoyo=spiritual refinement 501 seitaku=(starry mud), hollow area in elbow joints 502 seiza=formal seated posture 503 sempai=senior student 504 senban=flat throwing plates 505 senban=type of shuriken 506 sen=initiative; also 1000 507 senkoku jidai=warring states period 508 sennin=mystic 509 sen no sen=seizing the initiative as soon as the opponent begins his att

ack 510 sensei=one who is born before or gone before, teacher 511 sensei=teacher 512 seoi=(from seou) to carry on one�s back 513 seoi=(from seou) to carry on one�s back 514 seoi=to carry on one's back; also zeoi 515 setsu=snow 516 shaken=throwing stars 517 shako ken=shrimp fist, claw strike 518 shibari=(from shibaru) to tie 519 shibari=from shibaru, to tie 520 shichibatsu=kyusho (seven draws), side of hip 521 shichi=seven; also nana 522 shi=finger; four; also yon 523 shihan=senior instructor 524 shiho tobi=4 directional leaping 525 shikan ken=extended knuckle fist 526 shikin haramitsu daikomyo=every experience in life is sacred and holds the possibility of showing the universal truth or enlightenment we seek. 527 shikin=sensation of harmony perceived by the sense of hearing and heart 528 shikko=a method of walking on the knees 529 shikomi zue=a sword cane 530 shikoro=thin bladed tools and saws 531 shikotzu=kyusho (phalanx), crutch-like area of the thumb 532 shime=(from shimeru) to constrict or wring 533 shime=from shimeru, to tighten, constrict; also jime 534 shimeru=to constrict or wring 535 shinai=split bamboo practice sword 536 shinchu=kyusho (center of the heart), middle of the chest 537 shin=heart, mind, spirit 538 shinken gata=gata true or real combat training 539 shinobi aruki=ninja walking 540 shinobi=expert in gathering information, spy; also ninja 541 shinobi gatana=see ninja ken 542 shinobi ho=the art of stealth 543 shinobi iri=stealth and entering methods 544 shinobi juhappan=eighteen ninja skills 545 shinobi no mono=person who does nin 546 shinobi no mono=shadow warriors 547 shinobi=perseverance; also subterfuge 548 shinobi zue=hollow canes with concealed chain or blades 549 shinto=concussion or shock or impact 550 shinto hiho=secret teachings of shinto 551 shishin ken=little needle strike 552 shitan ken=fingertip strike 553 shita=under, below 554 shito ken=thumb strike, also boshi ken 555 shizen ken=the body as a natural weapon 556 shizen=natural 557 shizen no kamae=natural receiving stance 558 shomen=the front 559 shoshin no kamae=stance of the first body 560 shoten no jutsu=climbing to the heavens (tree climbing) 561 shoto=short sword 562 shugyo=severe training 563 shu=hand; arm 564 shuki ken=elbow strike, also hiji ate 565 shuko=hand claws, see also ashiko 566 shumon=spiritual, religious gate 567 shuriken=throwing blades

568 shuriken=throwing blades, stars 569 shuto ken=sword hand strike, also kiten ken 570 sode=sleeve 571 sojutsu=the art of fighting with a spear 572 soke=head of a family; grandmaster 573 soke=head of the school 574 sokkei=groin 575 sokki ken=knee strike 576 sokkotsu=instep 577 sokkotsu=instep 578 sokugyaku geri=toe kick 579 sokuho geri=sideways kick 580 sokuho kaiten=sideways roll 581 sokuho tobi=sideways leap 582 sokuto geri=sword foot; kick with edge of the foot 583 sokuya=horizontal heel kick 584 sokuyaku geri=dancing foot kick; basic heel kick 585 soto=outer 586 soto=outside 587 suigetsu=kyusho (moon on the water), solar plexus 588 suigetsu=solar plexus 589 suihei=horizontal 590 sui ren=water training 591 sui=water; also mizu 592 suki=opening in opponent 593 sutemi=sacrifice, self-abandonment 594 suwari waza=seated techniques 595 suwatte=sit down 596 suzu=kyusho (bell), testicles 597 suzuzue=priests ring topped walking staff 598 tabi=split-toed footwear 599 tabi=traditional split toe footwear 600 tachi=i) sword; ii) standing; also dachi 601 tachi waza=standing techniques 602 tai=big 603 tai=body 604 taiboku=big tree 605 taihenjutsu=body movement techniques; rolling, leaping, tumbling 606 tai=i) large, big, great; ii) the body 607 tai-jutsu=body techniques 608 taijutsu=the art of moving the body; the basis of all fighting arts 609 tai ken=the body fist 610 taisabaki=natural body movement techniques; body evasion 611 taisuru=to face, confront; be opposite 612 takagi=tall tree, large tree 613 take=bamboo 614 take=bamboo 615 taki=waterfall 616 tameshi giri=test cutting 617 tanden=abdomen, two fingers below navel; also hara 618 tanto=knife 619 taoshi=(from taosu) to throw down 620 taoshi=from taosu, to throw down 621 tatami=a straw mat 622 tawara=straw rice bale 623 te=hand 624 te=hand 625 teisoku=sole of the foot 626 teki=enemy 627 tekubi=wrist

628 ten chi jin=heaven earth man 629 ten=from tenjiro, to revolve, rotate - heaven, sky; top 630 tengu=goblin known for its martial skills; said to be half man, half crow 631 tengu=mythical winged creature 632 tenmon=i) meteorology; ii) kyusho (heavenly gate) ridge of the eye socket 633 tento=kyusho (heavenly head), soft point on the head 634 tessen=iron fan 635 tetsubushi=metal caltrops 636 tetsui=iron hammer 637 tetsu=iron 638 tetsuzan=iron mountain 639 tobi=jump 640 tobi keri=leaping kick 641 tobi=leaping 642 todi=(from toru) to seize or catch 643 togakure=one of the 9 ryu from mt. togakushi 644 to=i) and; ii) door; i ii) drop, fell; iv) head; v) sword 645 toki=kyusho, instep 646 tomeru=to stop 647 tomeru=to stop 648 tomoe=huge comma, comma-patterned tile 649 tomoe=huge comma or comma-patterned tile 650 tomoe nage=throwing in a big circle 651 tomoe nage=throwing in a big circle or stomach throw 652 ton=escape 653 tori=(from toru) to sieze or to catch 654 tori=i) from toru, to seize, catch; also dori; ii) the one who exeutes techiques in training 655 tori=take; also bird 656 totoku hiyashi=avoiding shuriken blades 657 tsuba=handguard on the sword 658 tsugi bune=collapsible boat 659 tsuke=from tsukeru, to attach, fix 660 tsuke=(from tsukeru) to attatch or fix 661 tsuki=(from tsuku) to thrust 662 tsuki=from tsuku, to thrust 663 tsuki otosu=to strike down 664 tsuki otosu=to strike down 665 tsure=(from tsureru) to take along with one 666 tsure=from tsureru, to take someone along with oneself 667 uchi=(from utsu) to strike 668 uchi gake=take down using the legs 669 uchi=i) inside; ii) from utsu, to attack, defeat, destroy, conquer; a strike 670 uchi mata=attack the inside of the thigh 671 ude=arm 672 ude=arm 673 uke=i) from ukeru, to receive; ii) attacker in training (receiver of the technique) iii) block as in jodan uke 674 ukemi=receiving with the body; rolling or falling so as to avoid injury 675 uke nagashi=parrying 676 uke=receive 677 uko=anatomical term for the nerve at the side of the neck 678 ura=back 679 ura=inside 680 ura=inside; reverse 681 ura kimon=kyusho (inner demon gate), ribs under pectoral muscle (btwn 4+5 ribs)

682 ura uchi=backfist strike 683 ushiro=rear, back 684 ushiro=rear or back or rear direction 685 wakarimasu=i understand 686 waki=the side or lateral 687 wakizashi=short sword 688 waza=technique 689 waza=techniques 690 yaku=kyusho (press), the calves; also ryuka 691 yamabushi=mountain warrior priest 692 yame=stop 693 yamikeigo=ninja practice in the dark 694 yari=spear 695 yoi=ready 696 yojutsu=supernatural tricks 697 yoko aruki=sideways walking 698 yoko geri=side kick 699 yokomen=the side of the head 700 yoko=side 701 yoko=side 702 yoko=side, horizontal 703 yon=four; also shi 704 yoroi=japanese armor - kumiuchi battlefield grappling in armor 705 yoshin=raising spirit, raising heart 706 yubi=finger 707 yugasumi=kyusho (evening mist), hollow point behind ear 708 yuin=kyusho (right passivity), below right eye; see also sain 709 yumi=bow in archery 710 zanshin=remaining spirit; relaxed awareness after completing a oano 711 zarei=traditional seated bow 712 zen=i) front; ii) philosophy based on meditation and buddhist principles 713 zenkutsu dachi=in karate, forward stance 714 zenpo=forward direction 715 zenpo kaiten=forward roll 716 zen-wan=forearm 717 zenwan=forearm 718 zeoi=(from seou) to carry on one�s back 719 zeoi=(from seou) to carry on one�s back 720 zeoi=from seou, to carry on ones' back 721 zu tsuki=head butt, also kikaku ken