Ai-hanmi describes a stance, where both partners are facing each other in a parallel position, turning the same side to the partner ("shake-hands position").
See also:
Gyaku-hanmi, Hanmi
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Aikijo is a collective term for staff techniques and exercises that have a clear relation to empty-handed Aikido techniques. It is practised with the wooden jo.
See also:
Buki-waza, Jo, Jo-dori, Kumijo
Partner exercises with focus on blending and synchronisation of movements
See also:
Ken-tai-jo, Kimusubi
Walking by putting one foot in front of the other, keeping the feet close to the ground (gliding movement).
See also:
Aiki-taiso, Tsugi-ashi
Gyaku-hanmi describes a stance, where both partners have the alternate side to the front ("mirror position").
See also:
Ai-hanmi, Hanmi
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Name for all techniques where uke attacks the kneeling Tori from a standing position. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.
See also:
Suwari-waza, Tachi-waza
Changing the technique during execution as a response to UKE's unexpected or uncooperative behaviour, e.g. from IKKYO to KOKYU-NAGE. URA can be seen as the most common HENKA-WAZA response.
See also:
Kaeshi-waza
Typical aikido entry: step or gliding step towards UKE, followed by a TENKAN turn.
See also:
Irimi, Tenkan
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1. shoulder; 2. predetermined sequence of movements (practice form)
See also:
Kihon-waza
Partner exercises, where the staff is used to defend against a sword attack
See also:
Awase, Kumijo, Kumitachi
Breath power of impulse cry: sharp and loud yell to focus energy (usually when striking in an attack).
Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum)
See also:
Kata
(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners
See also:
Awase, Musubi
Standing up from kneeling position (seiza). This movement is practised to exercise posture, balance and focus.
See also:
Seiza
Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly.
Musubi is the connection or the living contact between uke and tori, e.g. in a dori attack (grip).
See also:
Kimusubi
Entry in front of uke at the beginning of a technique.
See also:
Ura
Kneeling position, with outstretched or raised toes; the term is also used for sitting down.
See also:
Kiritsu
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"Walking" movement on one's knees, powered from the hips.
See also:
Tai-sabaki
Name for all techniques where both partners are kneeling. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.
See also:
Hanmi-handachi-waza, Tachi-waza
TACHI-DORI is the general term for all techniques where UKE attacks with a sword and TORI disarms him or her with bare hands..
See also:
Aikiken, Bokken
Generic term for all techniques where both partners are standing. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.
See also:
Hanmi-handachi-waza, Suwari-waza
Tori is the partner which applies the technique ("defender").
See also:
Uke
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"Rowing exercise"; exercise to build up breath power by swinging the arms from the hips to the front and pulling them back with a focussed movement; usually accompanied with the ki-ai sounds "hey-ho" and "hey-sa".
Ukemi is the reaction of uke to a technique, especially in the sense of rolling or falling. The word literally means "receiving".
See also:
Mae-ukemi, Uke, Ushiro-ukemi
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Entry in the back of uke at the beginning of a technique.
See also:
Omote
Generic name for all attacks from behind. Uke steps into the back of tori, e.g. in order to choke him from behind.
Zanshin is the physical and mental state of increased awareness and attention, especially at the end of a technique.
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