Glossary

Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly.

Front, forward

Rolling or falling forwards

Strike or stab to the face or throat

Gripping the wrist/forearm with two hands

"Empty" posture: non-threatening sword posture, when the BOKKEN is lowered sideways to invite UKE to attack

Grabbing the lapel or hem at the front of the jacket; also spelled Mune-dori.

Musubi is the connection or the living contact between uke and tori, e.g. in a dori attack (grip).