WORDS USED IN JUJITSU
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This is a list of the Japanese words and phrases you may hear during training classes at
Kumi-Uchi Goshin Ju Jitsu
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| Numbers |
| Ich = One |
Roku = Six |
| Ni = Two |
Sechi = Seven |
| San = Three |
Hechi = Eight |
| Chi = Four |
Kju = Nine |
| Go = Five |
Ju = Ten |
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| Tai = Body |
| Ashi = Leg |
Hiza = Knee |
| Goshi / Koshi = Hip |
Kote = Wrist |
| Hiji / Empi = Elbow |
Te = Hand |
| Hara = Abdomen |
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| Dojo = Training Hall |
| Sensei = Teacher |
Kata = Pre-set of Techniques |
| Tori = Person applying technique |
Uki = Person who the technique is applied to |
| Tatami = Mat |
Rei = Bow |
| Yame = Stop / Halt |
Hajime = Begin |
| Ma-ai = Distance Evaluation |
Shikka = Knee Walking |
| Seiza = Kneeling Position |
Kiai = Loud Shout / Scream |
| Ki = Spirit, inner energy |
Karsu = Resuscitation |
| Gi = Training Suit |
Hakama = Traditional Divided, Skirt |
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| Waza = Techniques |
| Nage = Throws |
Atemi = Strikes |
| Keri = Kicks |
Uke = Blocks |
| Osaekomi = Hold downs |
Kansetsu = Locks |
| Shime / Jime = Strangles |
Kuzushi = Balance breaking |
| Sen-no-sen = Pre-emptive strike |
Go-no-sen = Counter Strike |
| Sutemi = Sacrifice Throws |
Kumite = Sparring |
| Tai-sabaki = Body Movement |
Randori = Free practise |
| Ukimi = Break fall |
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| Weapons |
| Bo = Long Staff (6ft) |
Jo = Short Staff (4'6") |
| Tonfa = Wooden Baton |
Nunchaka = Rice Flail |
| Tanto = Knife |
Tanjo = Stick (Short) |
| Kubaton = Steel Pin |
Sai = Trident shaped knife |
| Kama = Small Sythe |
Katana = Japanese Sword |
| Bokken = Practise Sword |
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| Positions |
| Hidari = Left |
Migi = Right |
| Chudan = Middle |
Gedan = Lower |
