Terminology

This page is meant as a glossary for the various basic Japanese terms you will come across throughout your training in the Lionhearts programme.

Jiu (Sometimes Ju) Flexible, Pliant, Gentle
Jutsu (Sometimes Jitsu) Art
Uke Receiver (of technique)
Tori Giver (of technique)
Gi Training uniform
Kimono Jacket of gi
Obi Belt
Tatami Mats
Kyu Grade
Dan Rank or degree (black belt)
Shodan First dan
Nidan Second dan
Sandan Third dan
Sensei Teacher or Instructor
Hakama Divided skirt warn by the Sensei
Rei A command to bow
Yoi Get ready
Hajime Begin or start Yame Halt or Stop
Yoshi Continue
Atemi Strikes to vital parts of the body
Ukemi Breakfall
O Major
Ko Minor
Soto Outer
Uchi Inner
Gari Reap
Gake Hook
Mae Front
Yoko Side
Ushiro Back, rear or behind
Migi Right, or right side
Hidari Left, or left side
Mawashi Roundhouse
Tsuki Waza Punching (thrusting) technique
Geri Waza Kicking technique
Kata Formal Exercise (pattern) or Shoulder

THROWS
O - soto - gari Major - Outer - Reap
O - goshi Major - Hip
Koshi - guruma Hip - Wheel