Glossary

Term	Definition
Kiritsu	Standing up from kneeling position (seiza). This movement is practised to exercise posture, balance and focus. Read more...
Kiza	Kneeling position with toes up, starting position for techniques on the ground Read more...
Kokyu-Ho	Breathing power exercise and throw, usually from suwari-waza responding to the ryote-dori attack. Read more...
Kokyu-Nage	Breathing force throw, i.e. techniques that guide or divert the energy of the attack using the flow of breathing. Read more...
Kokyu-Nage-Naname	Breath throw with direct entry into uke (returning throw); also called "kokyu-ho" Read more...
Kokyu-Otoshi	Breath drop technique: uke is led directly to the ground through a kimusubi connection, while arms and shoulders remain relaxed.
Koshi-Nage	Hip throw Read more...
Kotegaeshi	Technique where uke is thrown using a wrist lock Read more...
Kubi-Otoshi	Drop throw by placing both hands in uke's neck and kneeling down Read more...
Kumi-Jo	Partner exercise: jo against jo Read more...

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