Glossary

Term	Definition
Tsugi-Ashi	Sliding step where the front foot moves forward, and the back foot closes up Read more...
Tsuki	Punch, thrust or stab with the fist or a weapon (bokken, jo, tanto); pronounced "tski". Read more...
Uchi-Kaiten-Nage	"Spinning throw" or "wheel throw" with direct entry Read more...
Uchi-Kaiten-Sankyo	Sankyo with uchi-kaiten-nage entry Read more...
Udekime-Nage	"Ellbow-stretching throw". Read more...
Uke	Uke is the initiator of the attack Read more...
Ukemi	Ukemi is the reaction of uke to a technique, especially in the sense of rolling or falling. The word literally means "receiving". Read more...
Ura	Entry in the back of uke at the beginning of a technique. Read more...
Ushiro	Behind, backwards Read more...
Ushiro-Eri-Dori	Grabbing the collar from behind with one hand Read more...

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