Glossary

Common Dojo Phrases A-E F-I J-M N-R S-T U-Z

F

Fu: Wind

Fudo: Immobility

Fudo ken: Clenched fist

Fudoza: Immovable seat

Furi: To spin or twirl

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G

Gaeshi: Turn over, throw; reversal

Ganseki: Rock

Ganseki nage: Big rock throw

Gata: One; also means style, pattern, form

Ge: Low

Gedan: Lower level

Gedan uke: Downward receiving flow

Geri: Kick

Geta: Wooden clogs

Gi: Training uniform (also dogi or keikogi)

Gikan: Regard for justice

Go: The number five

Goroshi: To kill

Gotonpo: Five element concealing and escaping methods

Gyaku: Reverse; joint manipulation

Gyoku: Gem, jewel; testicles

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H

Hachi: Eight

Hajime: Begin

Hajutsu: Escaping methods

Hakama: Pleated divided skirt

Han: Half

Hanbo: Three foot stick

Hane age: Jump up, spring up; raising up

Happo: Eight ways (all directional)

Happo hiken: Eight way or method of secret swords

Hara: Belly; center of one’s body

Heiho: Strategy; martial principles; warfare tactics

Henka: Change; variation

Hi: Secret

Hicho: Flying bird

Hidari: Left

Hiji: Elbow

Hira: Flat, even, level

Hodoki: Free, loosen, unbind, get untied

Hojo: Binding and securing

Hojojutsu: Binding techniques using a rope or cord to restrain prisoners

Hoko: Encircling tiger

Hombu: Main dojo

Hon: Main; true; regular; normal

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I

Iai: Motion of drawing a sword and cutting

Ichi: One

Ichimonji: Straight line (posture)

Itami: Pain

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