Glossary - K

Term	Definition
Kaeshi-Waza	Counter technique: uke transforms tori's technique without interrupting the flow by taking advantage of an opening in tori's movement or stance. For example, an ikkyo technique can be countered with an ikkyo by changing the position. Read more...
Kaiten	180-degree turn on the spot, without moving the feet (hip only); also called tenkai. Read more...
Kaiten-Osae	Arm locking technique developed from a kaiten-nage entrance; also called ude-garami Read more...
Kata	1. shoulder; 2. predetermined sequence of movements (practice form) Read more...
Kata-Dori	Uke grabs one of tori's shoulders, usually the fabric of the jacket at the front of the shoulder. Read more...
Kata-Dori-Men-Uchi	Combined attack by grabbing the shoulder with one hand and striking to the face with the other hand Read more...
Katate	Wrist Read more...
Katate-Dori	Uke grabs one of tori's wrists with one hand (gyaku-hanmi = mirror stance) Read more...
Katate-Ryote-Dori	See morote-dori. Read more...
Ken-Tai-Jo	Partner exercises, where the staff is used to defend against a sword attack Read more...

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