Glossary - K

Diagonal downward cut with the sword, following the line of the kesa (= the front hemline of the jacket).

Breath power of impulse cry: sharp and loud yell to focus energy (usually when striking in an attack).

(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners

Ki-Nagare refers to moving with the flow, ‘drawing in’ and ‘expelling’ uke in the course of the movement. This principle is particularly important for the practice of Jiyu-Waza and Randori, where dynamic techniques are applied in rapid succession or when facing multiple attackers.

Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata

Diagonal upward slash with the sword (equivalent to Kesa-Giri in the reverse direction)

Counter-attacking movement in Aikiken, in which the attacker's cut is first deflected with a circular movement that leads directly to a counter-attack with Shomen-Uchi (literal translation: ‘returning the cut’)

"Cut fall", downward throw with a cutting movement

Standing up from kneeling position (seiza). This movement is practised to exercise posture, balance and focus.

Kneeling position with toes up, starting position for techniques on the ground