TERMINOLOGY R - Z

R

Randori Rei Ritsurei Ryu (roo)

Free practise (sparring) Bow (as a form of respect/courtesy) Formal standing rei. Also Zarei = Formal sitting rei School or style

S

Saho Samurai Satori Seio nage Senaka Sensei Shihan Shime Shomen Shuto Sode Sokė Soto Sutemi

Etiquette Japanese warrior class. Literally one who serves Enlightenment. Understanding. Self-realisation Shoulder throw - may be ippon (one armed), or moroto (two armed) The back Teacher (strictly third dan or higher - can refer to any black belt) Master teacher (normally 5th dan or higher) Choke Front or top of head. Also the designated front of a dojo Knife hand Sleeve Founder (pronounced so key) Outside Sacrifice

T

Tachi waza Tanto Tanto dori. Tia otoshi Tai-sabaki Tatami Tawara gaeshi Te Teisho uchi Tori Tomeo nage Toza Inu Tsukuri

Standing techniques Dagger Techniques against a knife attack Body drop Avoidance - move away from an attack Mats (used in the dojo) Rice bale Hand Palm heel strike Defender Stomach throw. Literally Circle throw Japanese mastiff - fighting dog Destroying balance

Uchi Ude Garami Ukemi Ura Uke

Inside Entangle Arm lock Breakfall Rear Attacker

U

Y

W

Wakizashi Waza

Second (half) sword Technique

Yamma arashi Yamme Yawara Yoko Yoi Yudancha

Mountain storm Wait (pronounced ya may) Archaic name for jiu jitsu Side Ready The collective noun for all dan grades present

Za Zanshin Zori Zubon

Z

Kneeling sit Remaining mind/heart Sandles (worn off the mat) Pants/Trousers

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