Glossary - M

Term	Definition
Ma-Ai	Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly. Read more...
Mae	Front, forward Read more...
Mae-Ukemi	Rolling or falling forwards Read more...
Men-Uchi	Strike or stab to the face or throat Read more...
Morote-Dori	Gripping the wrist/forearm with two hands Read more...
Mu-Gamae	"Empty" posture: non-threatening sword posture, when the BOKKEN is lowered sideways to invite UKE to attack Read more...
Muna-Dori	Grabbing the lapel or hem at the front of the jacket; also spelled Mune-dori. Read more...
Musubi	Musubi is the connection or the living contact between uke and tori, e.g. in a dori attack (grip). Read more...

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