Glossary - K

Breathing power exercise and throw, usually from suwari-waza responding to the ryote-dori attack. 

Breathing force throw, i.e. techniques that guide or divert the energy of the attack using the flow of breathing.

Breath throw with direct entry into uke (returning throw); also called "kokyu-ho"

Breath drop technique: uke is led directly to the ground through a kimusubi connection, while arms and shoulders remain relaxed.

Hip throw

Technique where uke is thrown using a wrist lock 

Drop throw by placing both hands in uke's neck and kneeling down

Partner exercise: jo against jo

Partner exercise: sword against sword

Kuzushi refers to an action that throws uke off balance. Literally, it means "taking away the attacker's upright position", or even "destroying" him.

In Aikido, however, it is understood more as leading the opponent out of a stable position—the destructive interpretation of this term does not align with the philosophy of the martial art.