 |
 |
| “Study to be quiet and mind
your own business.” --St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians, 4:11 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Vocabulary
| A-L |
|
| Ai-hanmi - both partners
are in the same stance. Aka -- red Ashi -- leg; foot Ashi kubi -- ankle Ate - blow, strike Atemi -- a strike to setup a technique Ayumi ashi -- alternated step, "normal" walking Barai -- from harau, to sweep Battojutsu -- sword-drawing techniques; art of drawing the sword Benkai -- inside of shinbone Bo -- stick; (usually six-foot) staff, also Rokushaku bo Bo jutsu -- art of fighting with a staff Bokken -- wooden sword Bu -- martial Budo -- martial ways Budoka -- one who studies the martial ways Bugei -- martial arts Bugeisha -- martial artist Bujin -- warrior spirit Bujutsu -- martial arts, martial techniques Bushi -- Japanese warrior Bushido -- way of the bushi Buyu -- martial friends Chudan -- middle level Dai - large, big, great Daisho - pair of swords worn in the belt Daito - large sword, worn blade facing up Dan - Literally step; indicates level above black belt Densho - transmission scrolls or manuscripts, see also makimono Dogi - Training Uniform Dojo - Literally way place; a training hall Dojo Cho - leader or head of a dojo Dokkotsu - kyusho (single bone), Adam's apple Domo Arigato Gozaimashita - "Thank you very much." At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained. Dori - from toru, to seize, capture; also tori Dozo - please Dozo moichido - please do that again. Used when requesting an instructor to repeat a technique. Empi -- elbow Eri -- lapel; collar Fudo - immobility Fudoshin - immovable spirit Garami -- bent Gaeshi - from kaesu, to turn over, roll, throw, counter-attack; also kaeshi Gedan -- lower position or area Geri -- from keru, to kick; see keri Gi -- uniform Gomen nasai - excuse me, I'm sorry Go no sen - seizing the initiative at the moment the opponent attacks Gyaku-hanmi - both partners are in opposite stance. Hai - yes Hajime - begin, start Hajutsu - escaping techniques Hakama - formal divided skirt; wide legged pants Han - half Hanbo - Literally half-staff; stick (usually 3 feet) Hanbo jutsu - stick fighting techniques Hane - a) from haneru, to leap, spring up; b) wing Hane age - jump up, spring up Happa ken - open-handed strike Hara -- stomach |
Harai -- from harau, to sweep; also barai |
| M-Z |
|
| Ma ai - combative
engagement distance between two opponents Mae - front Mae geri - front kick Mae no sen - taking the initiative, attacking the instant the opponent thinks about it Makimono - scrolls, ancient manuscripts, see also densho Mata - inner part of the thigh Matte - from matsu, wait Maw ashi geri - round kick Me - eye Men - the face Menbu - kyusho, the face or forehead area Men uchi - a strike to the head Menkyo - license, teacher's certificate Menkyo kaiden - full proficiency certificate Migi -- right Mimi - ear Mizu no kokoro - a mind like water; a perfectly calm mind sensitive to all impressions Morote -- two-handed Mudansha -- student ranked below Black Belt Mune - chest Munen muso - no desires, no thoughts; a state of "no mind" or mushin Mushin -- mind of no mind Murasame - kyusho (village rain), notch between clavicles Musha - warrior Muto dori - unarmed defense against a sword Nage - from nageru, to throw Nagashi - flow Naginata - halbard, long pole with curved blade on the end No - possessive particle, of O - large, big, great Obi - belt Omote - outside; attacker's front; obvious Onegai shimasu - "I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request." This is said to one's partner when initiating practice. Osae komi -- hold down, pin Osae - from osaeru, to press down, immobilize Osae waza - pinning or immobilization techniques Randori - free response training; sparring Rei - bow, salute Rokushaku bo - six foot staff Ryote - two (both) hands Ryu - a) dragon; b) school, tradition Ryuha - used synonymously with ryu Ryufu - kyusho (willow wind), windpipe Ryuka - kyusho (dragon under), the calves; also yaku Ryumon - kyusho (dragon gate), hollow point in bones of shoulder Sai - kyusho (crush), inner thigh Sakki - intuition of an attack, perception of an aggressive thought or intent Saya - sword scabbard Satori - enlightenment Seiretsu - be seated, or line up Seiza - formal sitting posture Sempai -- senior student Sen - initiative; also 1000 Sen no sen - seizing the initiative as soon as the opponent begins his attack Sensei Ni Rei - Bow to the Teacher Shi - a) finger; b) four; also yon Shiai -- formal contest Shihan -- master instructor Shikko - a method of walking on the knees Shime - from shimeru, to tighten, constrict; also jime Shin - heart, mind, spirit Shinai - split bamboo practice sword Shinchu - kyusho (center of the heart), middle of the chest Shitagi -- gi pants Shizen no kamae - natural receiving stance Shizen-tai -- natural standing posture Shomen - the front Shomen Ni Rei - bow to the front Shoto - short sword Shu - hand; arm Shugyo - severe training Shuki ken - elbow strike, also hiji ate Shuto -- knife hand Shuto ken - sword hand strike, also kiten ken Sode - sleeve Sokkei - groin Sokki ken - knee strike Sokkotsu - instep Sokuho geri - sideways kick Sokuho tobi - sideways leap Sokuyaku suitei geri - horizontal heel kick Sokuto geri - sword foot; kick with edge of the foot Sonomama -- maintain position Soto - outside Suihei - horizontal Suki - opening in your opponent Sumi -- corner Sutemi - sacrifice, self-abandonment Suwari waza - seated techniques |
Tabi - traditional split toe footwear Tachi - a) sword; b) standing; also dachi Tachi waza - standing techniques Tai - a) large, big, great; b) the body Taijutsu - the art of moving the body; the basis of all fighting arts Taisabaki - natural body movement techniques; body evasion Take - bambo Tanden - abdomen, two fingers below navel; also hara Tanto - knife Taoshi - from taosu, to throw down Tatami - a straw mat Te - hand Teisoku - sole of the foot Ten - from tenjiro, to revolve, rotate Ten - heaven, sky; top1 Tenkan -- turning movement Tessen - iron fan Tomoe nage - throwing in a big circle Tori - a) from toru, to seize, catch; also dori; b) the one who executes techniques in training Tsuba - hand guard on the sword Tsuki - from tsuku, to thrust Tsukuri -- fitting for a throw Uchi - a) inside; b) from utsu, to attack, defeat, destroy, conquer; a strike Ude - arm Uke - a) from ukeru, to receive; b) attacker in training (receiver of the technique); c) block as in jodan uke Ukemi - Literally receiving with the body; rolling or falling so as to avoid injury Ura - a) inside; reverse; b) attacker's rear Ura kimon - kyusho (inner demon gate), ribs under pectoral muscle (between 4+5 ribs) Ura uchi - backfist strike Ushiro - rear, back Uwagi -- gi jacket Wakarimasu - I understand Waki - the side or lateral Wakizashi - short sword Waza -- technique Yaku - kyusho (press), the calves; also ryuka Yama -- mountain Yamabushi - mountain warrior priest Yamae - stop, or finish Yari - spear Yoi - ready Yoko - side, horizontal Yoko geri - side kick Yoko kaiten - side roll Yokomen - the side of the head Yoshi -- continue Yubi - finger Yudansha -- Black Belt rank Yugasumi - kyusho (evening mist), hollow point behind ear Zanshin - Literally remaining spirit; relaxed awareness after completing a technique Zarei - traditional seated bow Zazen -- sitting meditation Zenpo - forward direction Zenpo kaiten - forward roll |
Japanese Numerals
ichi |
1 |
ni |
2 |
san |
3 |
shi |
4 |
go |
5 |
roku |
6 |
shichi |
7 |
hachi |
8 |
ku |
9 |
ju |
10 |
Black Belt Ranks - Yudansha
ENGLISH |
JAPANESE |
1st Dan |
Shodan |
2nd Dan |
Nidan |
3rd Dan |
Sandan |
| 4th Dan | Yondan |
5th Dan |
Godan |
| 6th Dan | Rokudan |
| 7th Dan | Shichidan |
| 8th Dan | Hachidan |
| 9th Dan | Kudan |
| 10th Dan | Judan |
Dan Descriptions and Meanings
- 1st degree: Shodan, Student
(Sen: initiative) Traditionally this rank indicates about three to
five years or more of training and is the first time that a student
is considered an official member of the ryu. Think of it as a
dedicated beginner.
2nd degree: Nidan, Disciple (Go No Sen: recapturing initiative with counter strike)
3rd degree: Sandan, Accepted Disciple, should be able to bring a student from white belt to shodan.
4th degree: Yondan, Expert (Sen No Sen: seizing the initiative just as the opponent attacks)
5th degree: Godan, Expert, able to oversee multiple dojo and provide continuing instruction of lower ranked yudansha.
6th degree: Rokudan, Expert, should be cognizant of all ryu waza including kata and able to pass those on to students.
7th degree: Shichidan, Expert, a true adept (Iko-kokoro: spiritual consciousness)
8th degree: Hachidan, Expert, capable of passing on all aspects of the ryu. (Iko-kokoro: spiritual consciousness) This is the highest rank awarded in Akayama Ryu.
9th degree: Kudan, Master Instructor (Iko-kokoro: spiritual consciousness) Honorary rank awarded by a ryu.
10th degree: Judan, Master Instructor (Iko-kokoro: spiritual consciousness) Highest rank awarded by a ryu.
Pre-Black Belt Ranks - Mudansha
ENGLISH |
JAPANESE |
10th Kyu |
Jukyu |
| 9th Kyu | Kukyu |
| 8th Kyu | Hachikyu |
| 7th Kyu | Shichikyu |
| 6th Kyu | Rokkyu |
| 5th Kyu | Gokyu |
| 7th Kyu | Yonkyu |
| 3rd Kyu | Sankyu |
| 2nd Kyu | Nikyu |
| 1st Kyu | Ikkyu |
copyright ©2001-2004 Akayama Ryu Jujutsu