Glossary

"Third form" or "wrist-turning pin": tori leads uke by gripping the edge of the inwardly twisted hand (sword cutting movement)

Upright kneeling position (with toes stretched out flat)

Cutting exercise with bokken: cutting in all four directions

"Four-directions throw" or "sword throw"

"Walking" movement on one's knees, powered from the hips.

Shomen-uchi is a vertical strike or cut to the head or forehead of tori.

"Spinning throw" or "wheel throw" with outside entry.

Basic exercises with bokken or jo.

"Corner drop": tori influences uke's center in a way that makes uke tip over one side.

Name for all techniques where both partners are kneeling. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.