Glossary

Term	Definition
Ushiro-Ryokata-Dori	Grabbing both shoulders from behind Read more...
Ushiro-Ryote-Dori	Uke grabs both of tori's wrists from behind. This attack is usually practised dynamically, starting from the front with contact of one hand. It is also known as ushiro-tekubi-dori. Read more...
Ushiro-Ukemi	Rolling or falling backwards Read more...
Ushiro-Waza	Generic name for all attacks from behind. Uke steps into the back of tori, e.g. in order to choke him from behind. Read more...
Yoko-Ukemi	Rolling or falling sidewards Read more...
Yokomen-Uchi	Yokomen-uchi is a diagonal strike aiming at tori's temple Read more...
Yoku irasshaimashita!	A warm welcome!
Yonkyo	"Fourth form" or "wrist-fixing pin": tori leads through the contact with both hands placed on Uke's forearm (like casting a fishing rod) Read more...
Zanshin	Zanshin is the physical and mental state of increased awareness and attention, especially at the end of a technique. Read more...
Zarei	Bow from a kneeling position. The back remains straight and in line with the neck so that the body is only bent at the hips.

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