Japanese Terminology
Ageru
Agura
Ai Boubisuru
Aiki
Aite
Aiuchi
Aka
Ana
Anash
Antei
Anza
Aoi
Arigato
Arigato Gozaimashita
Asa Geiko
Atatamaru
Ate
Ateru
Bogyo Roku Kyodo
Bonno
Boubisuru
Bu
Bucho
Budo
Budo Seishin
Budo Yougo
Budoka
Budokan
Bugei
Bugeisha
Bujin
Bujutsu
Buke Sho Hatto
Buko
Bun Bu Ryo Do
Bunkai
Bunkai-jutsu
Bushi
Bushi no Nasake
Bushi no Te
Bushido
To raise
Cross legged position of sitting
Harmonizing defense
State of harmonization of one's mind and body; unified energy
Opponent, training partner
Mutual strike
Red
Hole; opening
Principal stressing generosity
Balance, stability, equilibrium
To sit cross legged, usually in a casual, informal setting
Blue
Thank you
Polite form of 'Thank you'
Morning practice
Warm ups; prepatory exercises and stretching
Strike
To hit, strike, touch; to press
Six Defense Actions; Ryobukai specific blocking drill
Disturbed feeling; that moment in which the mind of the budoka 'freezes' and loses
its calm
To defend; a defense when caught by surprise
Military; martial
Office or dojo manager
Martial arts for personal or spiritual cultivation rather than for purely combat
purposes
Martial spirit
Budo terminology
Person who studies budo; a person studying martial arts
Martial ways hall
Classical Japanese martial arts; art of combat
Martial arts exponent
Warrior
Martial arts; martial techniques
Rules of the warrior families; a list of articles and rules of behavior
Chivalry
A phase stressing the importance of both the literary and martial arts as an aspect
of education of a bushi
Analysis or interpretation of solo composites in kata
The art of the interpetation of kata
Warrior; samurai
Gentleness of the warrior; compassion; justice and gentleness
Warrior's hand; term used in Okinawa in the 1920's to represent karate
Way of the warrior
Butokukai
Cha no Yu
Cha Obi
Chakugan
Chi
Chijigami
Chikara
Chikara ishi
Chin Na
Chishi
Chowa
Chowa Suru
Chudan
Chuden
Chugi
Chukyu
Chushin
Dai
Dai Nippon Butokukai
Dan
Debana
Deia
Dento-teki
Deshi
Desho
Do
Dogi
Dohai
Dojo
Dojo
Dojo Kun
Domo
Domo Arigato
Gozaimashita
Dozo
Edo
Edo Jidai
Embu
Enbujo
Enbusen
Enryo
Enso
Enzan no Mestuke
Eri
Eri Dori
Etsunen Geiko
See Dai Nippon Butokukai
Tea ceremony
Brown belt
To pay attention to; take aim at
Wisdom
One's higher self
Strength or power
Stone with handle to strengthen wrists and arms
Same as Qin Na
Weight on the end of a sick, used for supplemental training
Harmony
To attain harmony
Mid level; CV-14 to CV-17
Middle transmission
Loyalty, fidelity, devotion
Intermediate level
Heart; center
Big, large, major
Greater Japan Association of Martial Virtue
Degree of black belt rank
To attack on movement
Suppression of an opponent at the moment of attack
Traditional
Disciple, student, pupil
Transmission scrolls
The way
Training uniform
Peer, school mate
Training hall
Place of the way; training hall
Rules of the dojo
Used to say thank you and as a greeting in informal settings
Thank you very much
Please
Old name for Tokyo
Period in Japanese history between 1603-1867
Martial arts demonstration
Site or area for a martial arts demonstration
Pattern of a kata
Emotional reticence, stoicism
Forefathers; remote ancestors
To perceive weakness or opportunities by observing small movements
Lapel
Lapel grab
Year crossing training, held from 11PM to 1AM
Fuantei
Fudo Tai
Fudoshin
Fujian
Fuku Kami
Fukurami
Fukushi Kokyu Ho
Furi
Furisute
Fusegi
Futai
Futari
Futaridori
Futatsu
Futatsu no Metsuke
Garami
Gasshuku
Gawa
Gedan
Gedan Furisute
Geiko
Gendai
Genshin
Geta
Gi
Gi
Giri
Go
Go Jo
Go Rin no Sho
Godan
Godan
Gogyo
Gohon Kumite
Gokui
Gokurosama
Gokyu
Gomen Nasai
Goshin
Gyo
Hachi
Hachi Kyu
Hachidan
Hachimaki
Hai
Hairu
Unbalanced; disequilibrium
Immoveable body
Immovable spirit
Province in the coastal area of China
Heart; spirit
Bulge; swelling
Ways of breathing from one's abdomen or belly
Swing
Swing
Defense
Two, when referring to people
Two, used when referring to people
Practice against multiple opponents
Two, used as a counter for general objects
To perceive an opening by identifying two weak points
Bent
Special training camp
Side
Lower level; GV-4
Lower swing
Exercise
Modern
Ability to anticipate an opponent's attack
Wooded clogs
Justice
Uniform
Sense of duty or obligation arising from personal honor or pride
Five; Hard
The five virtuesof a warrior: Chi, Gi, Jin, Rei and Shin
Book of Five Rings
Fifth degree black belt
Fifth level; fifth degree black belt
Five elements; Fire-ka; water-sui; earth-do; wood-moku; metal-kin and wind-fu
Five step sparring
Hidden or secret
Thank you for doing what was expected of you (with respect)
Fifth level
Sorry, pardon me
Self Defense
Study
Eight
Eighth level
Eighth degree black belt
Cloth worn over the head; headband
Yes
To enter
Hajime
Hakuda
Hando
Hangan
Hangeki
Hantai
Hantei
Haragei
Harai-gi
Hari
Hasami
Hatsu Geiko
Hayai
Heian Jidai
Heiho
Heijoshin
Heiko
Heisei Jidai
Henka
Higashi
Hiji Ki
Hikaku Seru
Hike
Hikitate Geiko
Hiku
Hishi Gi
Hitori
Hobaku
Hogen
Hojo
Hojo Undo
Honbu
Hontai
Hyoho
Hyoshi
Ibuki
Ichi
Ichi go - Ichi e
Ichiban
Ichibtoshi
Iie
Iki
Ikken Hisatsu
Ima
Begin
Unarmed close combat techniques
Reaction
With eyes half open
Counter attack
Opposite
Decision
Ability to locate one's life force
Centralization of energy; coordinated extension of inner energy
Tension
Sissors
First training of the year
Fast, rapid
Period in Japanese history between 794-1192; Period of Tranquillity
Tactics and strategy; martial principals
Abiding peace of mind; ordinary mind; state of spiritual calm during combat
Parallel
Period in Japanese history started in 1989
Variation, change
East
To compare; the exercise of exchanging ideas or knowledge
To pull
Training to improve someone's technical skills or level
To pull
To lock, lever, crush or crank
One, when referring to people
Binding techniques
Okinawan dialect
Binding and securing
Supplemental training
Main office; the school where the head of the style teaches
The permenently awake and alert state of the mind; reflects the unmoving mind, a
mind clinging to no objects
Method of strategy; must seek the relationship between the mind and the
technique
Timing
Hard breathing from the lower abdomen
One
One encounter, one chance
First
In one breath
No
Breath
To kill with one blow
Now; of the moment
In/Yo
In-ibuki
Inki
Ippon
Irimi
Isshin
Issho Ni
Issoku-cho
Jigi Deshi
Jigotai
Jiju Renshu
Jiki Shin
Jin
Jin
Jissen Kumite
Jita Kyoei
Jitoku
Jo Ha Kyu
Jodan
Jokyu
Joriki
Joseki
Joshiki
Jozu
Ju
Ju
Ju Boubisuru
Juji Boubisuru
Junanshin
Junbi
Junbi Undo
Junbi Undo Hajime
Masho
Junbi Undo Owari
Jutsu
Kaede no Metsuke
Kaeru no Metsuke
Kai
Kaicho
Kake
Kake Goe
Kamakura Jidai
Kame
Kami
Kamiza
Yin/Yang
Passive or internal breathing
Negitive energy
Single
Entering
One mind or single mindedness
Together
One foot's length
Direct student
Self defense posture
Free practice
Direct mind; answering without delay
Benevolence
Humanity, charity, benevolence
Real combat; A training bout approximating a real fight
Mutual benefit and welfare
Self acquisition
Slow, medium, fast; refers to the transition in one's timing while performing
techniques slow to fast
Upper level;
Advanced level
Power of concentration
Upper seat; place of honor
Common sense
Skillful
Ten
Soft, pliant, yeilding, harmonious, adaptable
Pliant defense
Cross defense
Malleble mind
To get ready; preparation
Prepatory exercises, warm ups
Let's begin warming up
Junbi undo is completed
Art; techinque; true
To perceive weakness/opportunity by observing tension in the posture
To perceive weakness by observing tesion in the shoulders
Association
Head of an organization
Hooking action
Using one's voice
Period in Japanese history between 1192-1286
Top or upper part
Heavy earthenware jars, used for supplemental training
Upper seat
Kampo
Kan
Kan Geiko
Kancho
Kanden no Metsuke
Kantan
Kantoku
Karate
Karatedo
Kataki
Katsu
Katsuri
Kawari
Keikaku
Keiko
Keiko Shokon
Keimyaku-iho
Keiretsu
Kempo
Kensei
Kensho
Kensho Godo
Kenshusei
Ki
Kiai
Kiaijutsu
Kiarasoi
Kihon
Kihon Renshu
Kihon Waza Hajime
Masho
Kiko
Kime
Kiritsu
Kita
Kiyosuke
Ko
Kobanwa
Kobo Ichi
Kogeki
Kohai
Kokoro
Kokyo Chikara
Kokyu
Chinese medicine
Hall, institution
Cold training, winter training
Head of an organization
Seeing with both the eyes and the spirit
Simple; basic
To perceive virtue
Empty hand; form of civil self defense
Way of the empty hand
Opponent
Resusitation techniques
Change
Training; training of the spirit
Reflect on the old to understand the new
The study of pressure points of the body
Line up by rank
Fist Method
Technique with a silent kiai
Seeing reality
The concept of universal undestanding of nature
Research student who is being groomed to become an instructor
Life force; vital energy
Spirited yell;
Techniques of kiai; methods of exerting one will on others
Fighting spirit
Basic, elementary, fundamental
Basic training
Let's begin kihon waza
Japanese for qigong or chi gong
Combination of focus and explosive energy
Stand up
North
Attention
Small
Good evening
Attack and defense as a continuum of response in combat; all defense is intended
ti inflict damage
Attack and defense as a continuum of response in combat; all defense is intended
ti inflict damage
Junior
Heart; spirit
Breath power;
Breath, breathing
Kokyu Ho
Kondei-sei
Konnichiwa
Koppo
Korosu
Koryu
Koryu Budo
Koshiki
Kotae
Kotai Ni
Kotegaeshi Undo
Kowami
Ku
Kuatsu
Kuden
Kumite
Kumiuchi
Kurai
Kuro Obi
Kuzure
Kuzushi
Kuzushi
Kwanmu
Kyo
Kyoge Betsuden
Kyoshi
Kyoshiki Kokyu Ho
Kyu
Kyusho
Ma
Machi Dojo
Mada
Maitta
Makiwara
Makoto
Manabu
Meiji Jidai
Meijin
Meiyo
Menkyo
Menkyo Kaiden
Meseikake
Law of breathing; training methods to control breathing and develop efficent use of
power
Men of distinction
Good afternoon
Unarmed grappling
To contain, to control, to kill
Classical martial arts
Classical martial ways
Archaic, old style
Answer, reply
Alternate with your partner
Warm up hand exercises; wrist turnout
Unarmed grappling
Nine
Resuscitation method for one who has lost consciousness due to strangulation or
shock
Oral teachings
Sparring
Grappling
Flexible and passive state of mind
Black belt
Breaking down
To break an opponent's balance
Breakdown ans analysis of kata
Realization of the essential
Hollow state of mind
Transmission outside the teachings
Master; second of three teaching licenses;
Ways of breathing from one's chest
Level
Vital point
Interval, space or distance; time
A private dojo
Not yet
"I give up", signalled by tapping on the floor, opponent or oneself
Srtiking post
Sincerity, honesty; devotion; the pure or unstained mind; undisturbed by external
nonessentials
To learn; to study; learn by imitating
Period in Japanese history between 1863-1912
Someone who has achieved perfection mental, spiritual and physical parts of their
art
Honor
License; diploma
License of complete transmission
Mesen
Metsuke
Michi
Eye vector;
The point where ones vision is focused; gaze; eye contact
Road, path, street
Mind of vision; global vision that takes in opponent and surrondings while
Miru no Kokoro
evaluating one's position in that space
Mitsu-tomoe
The unity of three energies of man; earth and sky in universal rotation
Miyabi
Courtesy and refinement
A heart like water; concept denotes absolute tranquility and lack of emotional
Mizu no Kokoro
distraction or turmoil
Mo-ichido
Once again; one more time
Mokuroku
Catalog
Mokuso
Introspection; recuperative and meditative posture; quiet thought
Mokuso Yame
Concluse introspection
Mon
Chrest, family emblem
Mondo
Conversation between master and student
Mono o Mirume
"To look at things" in daily life
Concept of the total negation of everything that seems to exsist; emptiness;
Mu
nothingness
Mudansha
Student without Dan rank
Muga
Egolessness or selflessness
Mukyu
Without any rank
Mune
Crest
Munen Mushin
Same as Mushin
Munen Muso
No desires no thought; non-ideational thought
Munenmuso
State of meditation
Murahachibu
To banish somebody
Mushin
Empty mind, clear mind, without mind; freedom from discriminative thought
Musho Go
The principal of not looking for what one seeks
Mushotoku
The non-desire of achieving a goal or receiving a reward
Musubi
State of perfection
Mutekatsu
To vanquish one's opponent without combat
Muto
Without sword, unarmed
Nagare
To flow; to run like water
Nagareru
To flow
Naha
Capital city of Okinawa
Naha
Present capital of Okinawa Prefecture
Naha-te
One of two traditional catagories of Okinawan karate
Nana
Seven
Nanadan
7th degree black belt
Naotte
A command to stand at ease
Narande
Line up
Nebari
Stickyness
Neko no Myojutsu
The Cat's Eerie Skill
Ni
Two
Ni
Face towards
Ni no Koshi no Hyoshi In two beats
Nidan
Nijiri Guchi
Nikutai-teki
Nisei no Metsuke
Nishi
No
Nyumon
Nyumonsha
Nyunan Shin
Nyunanshin
O
O Sensei
Obi
Ohaiyo Gozaimasu
Ojite
Okinawa-te
Okinoga no Ho
Okori
Okuden
Okugi
Omote
Onaji Waza
Onegai Shimazu
Osae
O-suwate
Otagai
O-tagai Ni
Otoshi
Otsukare Samma
Deshita
Oyasumi Nasai
Oyo
Oyo Jutsu
Oyo Riron
Qin Na
Quan
Quan Fa
Ran Bu Ho
Randori
Rei
Reigi Saho
Reishiki
Ren
Renmei
Renshi
Renshu
Second level; second degree black belt
Sliding doors
Physical(ly)
To perceive an opening or weakness by the eyes
West
Ability, talent, skill
Entering an institute; indtroduction to; beginner
New student accepted by a martial arts school
Same as Shoshin
Willingness or ability to receive knowledge; pliability
Big, large , great
Great teacher
Belt
Good morning
According to; depending on
Okinawa hand; martial arts
Deep breathing exercise
Starting
Secret teachings; inner or hidden transmissions of a ryu
Secret teachings or principals
Front, surface, the obvious, the visible part of something
Same technique
If you please; affirmation; may I make a request or I ask of you
Pressure; to hold down; restrict; control
Sit down
All together
Courtesy to each other;
To cause to fall
Colloqial phrase meaning "are you tired" used as acknowledgement of someone's
hard work
Good night; upon departing
Kata application
Application theory
Chinese style of grabbing joints, muscles and attacking vital points
Fist form; fighting style
Fist technique; method of fighting with the fists
Exercise simular to shadow boxing
Free exercise
Courtesy; etquette, civility; bow
Etiquette, manners, courtesy
Etiquette; ceremonial
Alternate
Federation; league
Assistant to the master; qualified instructor of karate
A period of training; the practice of training in martial arts
Renzoku
Renzoku Geiko
Rinkiohen
Ritsu Rei
Roku
Ryo
Ryote
Ryu
Ryu Ashi
Ryubi
Ryugi
Ryuha
Saisho
Sakkatsuho
Sakki
San
Sandan
Sankaku
Sashi
Sasoi
Satori
Sei
Sei-chu Sen
Seiryoku Zenyo
Seishin
Seishin-teki
Seito
Seiza
Sen
Sen no Sen
Senpai
Sensei
Sensei Ni
Sensen no Sen
Seri Undo
Shabi Shiori
Shi
Shiai
Shibori
Shibucho
Shibumi
Shichi
Shichidan
Shidoin
Shihan
Continuance; succession
Continuos exercise
Moderation
Standing bow
Six
Both; bilateral
Both hands; two handed
Formalized martial tradition or school; style or lineage
Both legs
Dragon's tail
Formalized martial tradition; synonymous with ryu and ryuha
School or system; method
Start first
Resuscitation
Death spirit; an air of imminent violence; the smell of death; killing spirit
Three
Third level; third degree black belt
Triangle
Stone or concrete blocks for strength training
To lure or draw someone or something closer to oneself
Enlightenment; comprehension; understanding
Tranquility; inactivity
Center line
Maximum efficient use of energy
Mind or spirit
Psychological(ly)
Regular student
Formal kneeling position
Initiative
Simultaneous initiative
Senior
Teacher; person who comes before
Face towards the instructor
Taking the preemptive initiative
Cool down exercises
Solitary, aloneness
Four
Competition
Strangulation
Representitive
Having the quality of being tastefully austere; to shine brilliantly without attracting
attention
Seven
Same as Nanadan
Instructor
Teacher;
Shihanke
Shihatsuten
Shikkotai
Shime
Shin
Shin Gi Tai
Shingan
Shingi Ittai
Shinsa
Shin-shin
Shinza
Shiro
Shita
Shitsuke
Shitsurei
Shochu Geiko
Shokyu
Shomen
Shomen Ni
Shoshin
Shoshinsha
Showa Jidai
Shu
Shu Ha Ri
Shugyo
Shuri
Shushin Ichinyo
Sode
Soeru
Sohei
Soke
Sono Mama
Soto
Suki
Sukisha
Sun Dome
Suri Age
Tachi
Tai no Sen
Take
Taki Maki
Tamashi
Tameru
Tameshi
Tandoku Renshu
Master teacher
Starting and ending point of the kata
Stranglehold; choke
Heart, mind, spirit, feeling
Mind technique and body acting as one
The mind's eye
Mind and technique are one
Examination
Mind and body
Shrine in the dojo; another way of saying shomen/shrine/alter
White
Under
Breeding or training
Rude; rudeness
Summer training; held in the hotest part of the year
Elementry level
Front; place of honor
Face towards the front of the dojo
Soft hearted; beginner's mind; spirit of the beginner; the willingness or ability to
receive knowledge
Novice; beginner
Period in Japanese history between 1926 to 1989
Learn
Learning curve; three stages of learning; preserve, break and separate
Ascetic; austere discpline; severe training
District in Naha
Practice and training are the same thing
Sleeve
Grasp
Warrior monk
Founder of a style
Things as they really are; suchness
Outside; external
Opening
Well bred person
Three centimeters', stopping techniques just prior to contact; arresting a technique
Forehead thrust
To stand or remain standing
Bamboo
Supplemental training device used to strengthen the forearms
Soul; spirit
Accumulates
Testing
Solo training
Tani no Metsuke
Tatami
Tatemae
Tatsu
Te Hodoki
Teishin
Ten Chi Jin
Tetsu Geta
Ti-gwa
Tode
Tokonoma
Tokui
Tomari
Tori
Torite
Toshikoshi Keiko
Tsune
Tsushin
Tuite
Uchi
Uchi Deshi
Uchinadi
Uchinan
Uchinanchu
Uke
Ukemi
Undo
Ura
Wa
Wansu
Yakusoku
Yame
Yang
Yasume
Yin
Yoi
Yoi
Yoki
Yon
Yudansha
Yuki
Zanshin
Zarei
Zenshin
To perceive an opponent's mental composure by observing his/her face
Rice stroh mat
Social façade
To stand up or get to one's feet
Releases or escapes from being grabbed, seized or held
Stopping mind; confused mind; unable to perceive or act without bias
Atmosphere or spiritual aspects, territory or environmental forces, human forces,
technique or strategy
Metal clogs used in strengthening the legs
Term from old Okinawa meaning karate or quanfa
Unarmed grappling and arrest techniques; Chinese hand
Decorative alcove
Favorite
Port city of Okinawa
Person who initiates an attack
Term for jujutsu and arrest techniques
Same as Etsunen Geiko
Daily habits
Concentrating mind; refers to the concept of ten chi jin
Grappling skills
Inner; interior
Live in student
Okinawa Hand
Okinawa
Okinawan person
Person who responds to an attack; to receive
Breakfall
Exercise
Opposite; reverse
Peace; harmony; accord
Chinese for Bujutsu
Prearranged
Stop
Positive polarity; active
Rest; relax
Negitive polarity; passive
To prepare; ready
A command to be prepared or assume a ready position
Positive energy
Four
Those holding black belt ranks
Courage, valor, bravery
The spirit that remains; state of awareness; vigilance upon completion of a
technique; remaining mind
Seated bow
Preparatory mind; refers to the concept of shin gi tai
Japanese Anatomical Terminolgy
Abara
Achi
Ago
Akiresu Ken
Ashi
Ashi no Ura
Ashi Ura
Ashi Yubi
Ashigatana
Ashigatana
Ashikubi
Atama
Bisen
Bitei
BL
Chelang
Chi
Chi Ga Deru
Chimu
Chipuru
Choto
Chukisu
Chushin
Chushinsen
Chusoku
Chuto
CO
Danchu
Denko
Do
Dokko
Dokko
Donu
Empi
Ensho
Erikubi
Fuku
Fukubu
Fukuto
Fushi
Fushito
Futokoro
Gai-wan
Ribs
Arch of the foot
Jaw
Achilles tendon
Foot or leg
Sole of the foot
Sole of the foot
Toes
External edge of the foot
Foot sword; outer edge of the foot
Ankle
Head
Base of the nose
Tip of the spine; coccyx;
Symbol for the Bladder Meridian
7th dorsal vertebra;
Blood
Bleed
Liver
Head
Frontal nasal point;
Bend of the arm; lateral surface of the elbow
Heart; center
Centerline
Ball of the foot
Area between the eyes
Symbol for the Conception Vessel
Summit of the sternum
Floating rib; hypochondraic region;
Torso; trunk of the body
Pressure point on the neck behind the jawbone and below
the ear;
Mastoid process
Spot between the throat and the top of the sternum
Elbow
Heel
The nap or back of the neck
Heart
Abdomen
Top of the thigh
Joint; knuckle
Outside of the thigh
Chest
Outside of the arm
Gan
Ganka
Gankyu
Ganmen
Gansei
GB
Gekon
Godenko
Goshi
Guai Shoko
GV
Ha
Hada
Hadashi
Haguki
Hai
Haishu
Haisoku
Haiwan
Hana
Hara
Haya-uchi
Heiken
Heisoku
Hichi
Hichu
Hichu
Hifu
Higashi
Hiji
Hijitsume
Hijizume
Hiraken
Hitai
Hitosashi Ippon
Ken
Hitsui
Hiza
Hiza Kubomi
Hiza Kutsu
Hiza-gashira
Hizakansetsu
Hizo
Hizo
Hone
Eye
A vital point located between the 5th and 6th ribs
Eyeballs
Face
Eyeball
Symbol for the Gallbladder Meridian
Area below the nose
Pressure point on the neck
Hip
A vital point located on the back of the fist;
Symbol for the Governing Vessel
Tooth
Skin
Bare feet
Gums
Lung
Back hand; top of the hand
Instep of the foot
Forearm
Nose
Physical and spiritual center of the human body
Base of the shoulder blades
Fist
Top of the foot
Adam's apple
Larynx; suprasternal notch
Vital point located below the throat on the suprasternal
notch;
Skin
East
Elbow
Elbow
Lateral surface of the elbow
Flat fist
Forehead; brow
Forefinger knuckle
Knee
Knee
Back side of the knee
Bend of the knee
Kneecap
Knee joint
Small of the back
Spleen
Bone
Hoo
HT
Ibi
Ibukoro
Iki
Inazuma
Jin
Jinchu
Jinzo
Jomyaku
Josokutei
Jotai
Kachikake
Kafuku Bu
Kagaku
Kahanshin
Kaisho
Kaishu
Kakato
Kakuto
Kami
Kansetsu
Kanzo
Kao
Karada
Kasokutei
Kassatsu
Kasumi
Kata
Katate
Kawa
Ke
Keichu
Keiko
Kekkan
Ken
Ketto
KI
Kibi
Kimo
Kinniku
Kintama
Kinteki
Kobore
Cheek
Symbol for the Heart Meridian
Finger
Stomach
Breath
Lumbar region; side of the body slightly above the hips;
Tendons or muscles
Area below the nose; philtrum; intermaxillary suture;
Kidney
Vein
Ball of the foot
Upper body
Point of the jaw
Lower abdomen
Lower part of the jaw
Lower half of the body
Open hand
Open hand
Heel
Bent wrist
Hair
Joint; articulation
Liver
Face
Body; physique
Top of the foot
Between the shoulder blades
Temples; the vital point located above and in front of the
ears;
Shoulder
One hand
Side
Hair
Back of the neck; a vital point located on the back of the
neck;
Tibia
Blood vessel
Fist
Blood
Symbol for the Kidney Meridian
Spine tip;
Liver
Muscle
Testicles
Testicles; groin
Tibia
Kobushi
Kodenko
Kogan
Koken
Kokotsu
Kokyu Donto
Koreisai
Kori
Koshi
Kote
Kubi
Kuchi
Kuchibiru
Kuru Bushi
Kusagakure
Kusanagi
Kussu
Kyobu
Kyoei
Kyokutsu
Kyosen
Kyototse
Kyusho
LI
LU
LV
Mata
Matsukaze
Mayaku
Mayu
Me
Men
Mikazuki
Miken
Mimi
Mizo Ochi
Momo
Muko
Mukozune
Mumi
Mune
Murasame
Myaku
Myojo
Naike
Fist
Lumbar vertebrae
Scrotum or testicles
Wrist joint
Middle of the tibia
Respiration
A vital point located on top of the foot;
Top of the foot
Hip, waist
Forearm; wrist
Neck
Mouth
Lip
Ankle
Top lateral part of the foot
Base of the calf; lower part of the soleus muscle;
Bent
Chest
Point between the 4th and 5th ribs; subaxillary region;
Sternum; breastbone
Solar plexus; xiphoid process
Top of the sternum
Vital point
Symbol for the Large Intestine Meridian; AKA Colon Meridian
Symbol for the Lung Meridian
Symbol for the Liver Meridian
Inside of the thigh
Left carotid artery
Pulse
Eyebrow
Eyes
Face
Angle of the jaw; base of the jaw
Pineal gland; summit of the nose in the center of the
forehead;
Ear
Solar plexus
Thigh
Forehead
Middle of the fibula
Kidney
Chest; midlevel; midsection; thorax
Right carotid artery; supraclavicular fossa
Vein
Naval; a vital point located 5 cm below the naval
Ankle; medial malleolus
Naiwan
Naizo
Nakadaka Ippon
Ken
Nakayubi
Nei-wan
Niku
Nito Kin
Nodo
Nodo Botoke
Onaka
Oyayubi
Oyayubi Ippon Ken
PC
Rokkutsu
Ryo Jikou
Kabotoke
Sakotsu
Seashi
Sebone
Seidon
Seiken
Senaka
Seoi
Shakumyaku
Shin
Shinkei
Shinzo
Shiri
Shiryoku
Shita
Shitsu
Shitsu-kansetsu
Sho
Shofa
Shoho
Shokai
Shomen
Shotei
Shu
Shubo
Shuko
Shuwan
Shu-wan
Inner arm; part of the arm located on the same side as the
thumb
Internal organs
Middle finger knuckle
Middle finger
Inside of the arm
Flesh
Biceps
Throat
Adam's apple
Stomach
Thumb
Thunb knuckle
Symbol for the Pericardium Meridian
Rib
Mastoid
Clavicle
Instep of the foot
Backbone; spine
Cheek bones; circumorbital region;
Forefist
Back; spine
Shoulder
A vital point on the wrist;
Heart
Nerves
Heart
Buttocks
Eye sight
Tongue
Bend of the knee
Kneecap
Palm
Side of the neck
Spot about two inches below Hichu;
Pressur poinf near the elbow;
Crown of the head or the face between the eyes
Palm
Hand
Arm stick;
A vital point located on the back of the hand at the base of
the thumb;
Palm
Palm arm; palm side of the arm
SI
Sobi
Soda
Soin
So-in
Sokko
Soko Ashi
Sokutei
Sokuto
Soto-shakutaku
SP
ST
Suashi
Suhada
Suigetsu
Suji
Sune
Taikaku
Tanchu
Tanden
Te
Teisho
Teisoku
Tekubi
Tendo
Tento
Tsubo
Tsumasaki
Tsume
Tsurigane
TW
Uchikurubushi
Ude
Uraken
Ushiro Denko
Ushiro Inazuma
Uto
Waki
Wamjun
Wan
Wanju
Wanto
Yako
Yobo
Symbol for the Small Intestine Meridian
Base of the calf
7th cervical vertebra
Top lateral part of the foot
Base of the toes
Instep of the foot
Arch of the foot
Sole of the foot
Edge of the foot
Dorsal surface of the wrist between the radius and the ulna
Symbol for the Spleen Meridian
Symbol for the Stomach Meridian
Bare foot
Bare skin
Pit of the stomach; solar plexus
Muscle fiber
Shin
Physique; build
Midpoint of the sternum
Lower abdomen; center of the body; located two cm below
the naval
Hand
Heel of the palm
Sole of the foot
Wrist
Fontanelle; coronal suture;
Top of the skull; vital point at the top of the skull;
Pressure point
Point of the toes
Nail
Testes
Symbol for the Triple Warmer Meridian; AKA Triple Heater
Meridian
Medial malleolus
Forearm
Back of the fist
Kidneys; left and right sides of the 9th and 11th verabrae
Below the hip, thigh region
Area between the eyes; glabella;
Arm pit
Dorsal surface of the upper arm
Arms
Inside of the arm
Arm sword;
Inguinal region
Face
Yokei
Yokoku
Yokomen
Yubi
Yubi no Kansetsu
Yubisaki
Zuno
Pressure point near the wrist;
Pressure point near the wrist;
Side of the head
Fingers
Knuckle
Finger tip
Head; brains
Japanese Descriptions of Movement
Ashi
uchi
ri Ashi
Ma
yoru
u
hi
an no
e
To raise
Regular stepping; used to move over long distances
Sweeping movement
Landing
Action of sliding feet along the ground when moving sideways; one foot stepping over
the other
Close range position in which either opponent can attack without stepping forward
To shorten the distance between yourself and someone else
Straight
Rhythm; timing
Mid level posture; most commonly used
Advancing
Circular movement executed by pivoting on one foot to redirect an attack
In a circular motion
Stability
Dachi
Long step
omu
To step inside; to penetrate
To move; to take a step
e
Posture
u
Reverse or opposite
i
Opposie side
o
Eight directions
hi
Pulling away
Left
To pull or evade
Twisting
Ashi
Rear foot crosses in back and body turns
i
Same as Choshi
oku
Locomotive power, power of movement
Entering; a decisive step forward to neutrailize an attack
Get in the way
Cross
shi
Pivot leg
Downwards
Spin, turn, revolve; circle
ekata
Postures
i
To jab
Backwards
Tenkan
Reversing direction
Pulling
no Kaiten Hip rotation
o Ireiu
Putting in the hips; twisting the waist
n
Rearward, backward
Space, interval, distance
shiro
Directly to the back
Sabaki
u
orki
ru
shi
te
shi
me
Combative distance; a concept that combines the motions of space, distance, timing
and opportunity
Front
Bend
Winding, wrapping
Distancing
Circular
To turn, rotate; spin
Circular, round
Turn
Right
To avoid or side step an attack
Inner; from the inside; a technique that moves from the inside to the outside of the
body
Obliquely or diagonally
Lunge
kashi
Ashi
u
o
Ashi
e
ri
o
o
men
hi
ikomi
shi
Short steps to cover a long distance; step forward with front foot then rear foot moves
the same distance
Outer
To avoid
Three directions
Stepping across
Raising of the hand to either strike, grab or block
Left and right
Initiative
To squeeze; wring; press
Four directions
Knee walking
Vibration
Below
Side
Feint; false attack
Sliding in
Horizontal
Sliding
Sliding step; crescent step; back foot moves to front foot, then contines to become the
front foot
Ashi
n
in
e
Ashi
ri
Standing, vertical
Moving one foot behind the other to turn 180 degrees or more
Moving
Jump
Circular
Shuffling step; rear foot moves to front foot and front foot moves forward
Moving by sliding the feet
Inner; interior
Up; upper; above
Upward; in an upwarded direction
o
Backward; from behind
o Suri Ashi Rear sliding leg
Sideways; to the side
Technique of approaching an opponent; dragging step; step forward with front foot then
shi
rear foot moves
Margin
Forward and backward
Japanese Terminology of Techniques
Age Tsuki
Age Uchi
Age Uchi
Age Uke
Ago Oshi
Ago Uchi
Ai Hanmi
Rising punch
Rising strike
Upper cut
Rising block
Jaw squeeze
Strike to the jaw
A stance where both exponents have the same foot forward
A cross grip on the opponent's wris when both exponents have the same foot
Ai Hanmi Katatedori
forward
Ashi Ate
Foot or leg strikes
Ashi Barai
Leg sweep
Ashi Gatame Jime Strangulation technique in which the legs are used
Ashi Sabaki
Foot work; foot movement
Ashi Waza
Techniques with the foot or leg
Asibo Kake Uke
Leg-hook block
Atama Uchi
Strike with the head
Ate
Strike
Ate Waza
Techniques of striking
Atemi
Blow or kick delivered to any of the body's vital points
Atemi Waza
Techniques used to stike anatomically weak or vital points
Ateru
To hit or strike
Ato no Sen
Same as Go no Sen
Ato Uchi
Delayed strike; feint
Bara Te
Reverse punch
Bebsoku Dachi
Similar to kosa dachi but both feet are flat against the ground
Chudan Geri
Mid level kick
Dachi
Stance
Deai Osae
Suppressing attack; suppress the attack just as it begins
Empi Uchi
Elbow strike
Eri Jime
A strangulation technique that uses the lapels
Fudo Dachi
Immovable stance;
Fumi Kiri
A kick with the edge of the foot
Fumi Komi
Fumi Waza
Furioroshi
Gaeshi
Gaeshi Waza
Gedan Barai
Gedan Tsuki
Geri
Geri Waza
Go no Sen
Goshin-jutsu
Gyaku Hanmi
Gyaku Hanmi
Katatetori
Gyaku Juji Jime
Gyaku Tsuki
Gyaku Waza
Gyaku Zenkutsu
Dachi
Hachi Monji Dachi
Hachiji Dachi
Hadaka Jime
Hadaka Jime
Haishu Uchi
Haishu Uke
Haito Uchi
Haiwan Uke
Han Uchi Mikatsuki
Geri
Hanmi
Happo Ashi
Harai
Harai Waza
Harai-te
Harau
Heiko Dachi
Heisoku Dachi
Henka Waza
Hiden Waza
Hiji Ate
Hiji Ni Soeru
Hiji Ue-zoe
Hikite
Hiraken Uchi
Hirate Uchi
Crush the ground; stomping kick
Stamping Techniques
Downward swinging strike
Outer wrist lock
Counter technique or reflex deflection
Lower level sweeping block
Lower level punch
Kick
Techniques of kicking
Reactive or responsive initiative
Self defense techniques
Position where opponents have the opposite foot forward
To grab the opponent's wrist on the opposite side
Reverse cross strangle
Reverse punch
Technique against the natural movement of a joint
Reverse forward posture
Figure eight posture
Figure eight stance
Strangulation fron the rear using the bare arms
Naked stangle, with a bare arm
Open back hand strike
Back hand block
Ridge hand strike
Forearm block
Turning ax kick
Body is slightly turned
Sweep
Sweeping techniques
To sweep with the hand
To brush aside or to sweep
Shoulder stance; ready position
Attention stance
Techniques used after oyo waza is applied, they are varied dependent on the
given conditions
Secret techniques
Elbow strike
Grasp elbow
Grasp top of elbow
The hand that retracts
Fore-knuckle strike
Slapping impact
Hiza Ate
Hiza Geri
Hiza Jime
Hiza Waza
Hojo Oshi
Horan no Kamae
Ippon Ashi Dachi
Ippon Ken
Ippon Nukite
Isshi Ken
Jigotai
Jiju Uke
Jodan Tsuki
Jun Tsuki
Kaeshi
Kaeshi Waza
Kaeshiwaza
Kage Tsuki
Kaisho no Den
Kaishu
Kakaekome
Kakato Geri
Kake
Kake Tsuki
Kake Uke
Kake Waza
Kakete
Kakushi Waza
Kamae
Kansetsu Geri
Kansetsu Waza
Kappo
Kata Ate
Kata Oshi
Katame
Katame Waza
Katame Waza
Katsu
Kawahsi Waza
Keage
Keiko
Keito
Keito Uke
Kekomi
Ken no Sen
Knee strike
Knee kick
Choke lock with th knee
Techniques with the knee
Two handed push
Egg in the nest; ready position
Crane leg posture
One knuckle fist
Single finger spear hand strike
Extended index finger
Stance where the front foot points straight and the back foot points to the side
Cross or X-block
Upper punch
Front hand punch
Counter technique
Reversal techniques; techniques for countering an opponent's technique
Techniques to escape or reverse techniques being applied to oneself
Hook punch
Movement involving spreading the fingers wide when the wrist is grasped
Open hand strike where the baby finger edge of the hand is used as the
striking surface
Raising the knee as high as possible
Ax kick
A hooking action
Hook punch
Seizing block
Techniques of hooking
Hooking hand
Hidden techniques
Posture; stance; engagement posture
Kick to a joint
Techniques of joint locking
Resuscitation techniques or methods
Shoulder bump
Shoulder push
Pinning methods
Techniques of strangulation
Techniques of grappling
Art of resuscitation
Defensive evasions
Snap
Eagle's beak
Chicken beak strike; striking with the bunched fingers
Chicken head wrist block
Thrust
Seizing the initiative earlier; preemptive; same as Sen no Sen
Kensai
Keri
Keri Waza
Kerikata
Ki no Musubi
Kiba Dachi
Kihon Waza
Kimeru
Kin Geri
Kizami Tsuki
Ko Uchi
Koho Osae
Koko Uchi
Kokutsu Dachi
Kokyuho
Kosa Dachi
Kosadori
Koshi Biki
Koshi Nage
Koshu-te
Kotegaeshi
Kubi Jime
Kubi Nage
Kubishime
Kuzushi
Kyusho Waza
Maai
Mae Geri
Mae Ukemi
Mawari Tetsui
Mawari Uchi
Mawashi Geri
Mawashi Hiji Ate
Mawashi Tsuki
Mawashi Uke
Mekakushi Uke
Men Ate
Me-tsuke
Mikazuki Geri
Mimi Ate
Mochi
Morote
Moto Dachi
Mune Oshi
Musubi Dachi
Nagashi Uke
Feint
Kick
Techniques of kicking
Kicking techniques
Techniques of blending Ki
Horse riding stance
Basic or fundemental techniques
To pin decisively
Kick to the groin with the top of the foot
Jabbing punch; lunge punch
Wrist joint strike; same as kakuto uchi
Rear grab
Tiger mouth strike
Back Stance
Breathing exercises
Cross legged posture
Same as Ai Hanmi Kataedori
Pull back to the side
Hip throw
Tiger hand
A technique applying pressure to the wrist to bring an opponent down
Neck locks
Neck throw
Choke
Breaking balance; disequilibrium; to break the opponent's balance
Techniques of vital point striking
Combative distance
Front kick
Forward fall/roll
Turning hammer fist
Turning strike
Roundhouse kick
Round or circular elbow strike
Roundhouse punch
Roundhouse block
Head butt
Eye contact
Crescent kick
Ear slap
Grip
Two handed technique
Forward posture; short front stance; hanzenkutsu dachi
A push to the chest
Open foot stance. Informal attention
Sweeping block
Nage Ashi
Nage Waza
Naifuanchin Dachi
Naihanshi
Nami Gaeshi
Nami Juji Jime
Ne Waza
Neiko Ashi Dachi
Neko Ashi Dachi
Nidan Geri
Nigiri Shote Uchi
Nihon Nukite
Nihon Tsuki
Nishi Ken
Nukite
Oguruma
Oi Tsuki
Okuri Eri Jime
Osae Uke
Osae Waza
Osaekomi Waza
Otoshi
Otoshi Ate
Otoshi Hiji Ate
Otoshi Uke
Ren Tsuki
Rofuse Waza
Ryoken Ate
Ryote Ate
Sage Uchi
Sanchin Dachi
Sancon Tsuki
Sashite
Seiken Tsuki
Semiwaza
Senjutsu
Senren Tsuki
Shihon Nukite
Shiko
Shiko Dachi
Shime Waza
Shizen-tai
Shizentai Yoi
Shomen Uchi
Shotei Ate
Shotei Oshi
A foot sweep resulting in a throw
Techniques of throwing
Not unlike kiba dachi
Straddle leg
Returning wave; an inward kick; sole of foot block
Normal cross strangle
Ground work; techniques of grappling
Cat leg posture
Cat foot stance
Two level jump kick
Seize and strike with the palm
Two fingered spear hand
Double punch
Split fingers; two finger spear hand
Spear hand; finger thrust
Arm lock
Lunge punch
Sliding lapel strangle
Pressing block
Techniques of pressing
Techniques of holding
To sweep or drop
Dropping strike
Dropping elbow strike
Dropping block; arm horizontal
Continous punches
Techniques of pressure point take downs
Simultaneous fist strike
Simultaneous hand strike
Downward strike
Hour glass stance
Triple punch to three levels
Raising of the hand to either strike grab or block
Forefist punch
Attacking techniques of the hands
Art of Initiative
Three successive punching attacks
Four finger spear hand strike
Knee walking
Square stance;
Techniques of strangulation
Natural stance
Natural ready posture
Strike to the crown of the head or to the face between the eyes
Palmheel strike
Push with the palm of the hand
Shotei Shita Uke
A downward block with the palm of the hand
Shotei Sotogawa Uke A Block with the palm of the hand from the outside
Shuto Uchi
Knife hand strike
Shuto Uke
Knife hand block
Soto Mikazuki Geri Outside crescent kick
Soto Uke
Outside block
Sukui Te
Same as Sukui Uke
Sukui Uke
Scooping block
Sukui Uke
Scooping block
Sutemi Waza
To sacrifice one's balance to throw somebody
Suware Gedan
Kneeling on one knee
Suwari Waza
Techniques performed while seated
Tachi -kata
Stances
Tachi Waza
Standing techniques
Tai no Sen
Seizing the initiative later; same as Go no Sen
Tai Sabaki
Body movement; body evasion
Taiho-jutsu
Arresting art; methods of arrest and personal defense
Taitai no Sen
Seizing the initiative earlier and later;
Tate Hiji Ate
Vertical elbow strike
Te Nagashi Uke
Sweeping hand block
Te Osae Uke
Hand pressing; downward parry
Teisho Uke
Palm heel block
Tekubi Kake Uke
Reverse of Te Osae Uke, outward instead of inward and the palm is up.
Tekubi Uchi
Finger strike
Tetsui
Hammer fist
Tobi Geri
Jumping kick
Torite Uke
Grasping hand block
Tsukami Oshi
Grab and push
Tsukami Uke
Grasping block
Tsukami Waza
Catching technique
Tsuki
Punch; thrust
Tsukuri
Placing oneself in a proper position to make a throw
Tsumasaki Geri
Kick using the tips of the btoes
Tsuru Ashi Dachi
One legged stance; Crane stance
Tuite Waza
Techniques in attacking body cavities
Uchi
Strike
Uchi Uke
Inside block
Ude Jime
Arm wrench
Ude Uke
Forearm block
Ukemi
Breakfall
Ukemi Waza
Technique of breakfalls
Ura Tsuki
Upper cut
Uraken
Backfist
Ushiro geri
Back kick
Ushiro Hiji Ate
Back elbow strike
Ushiro Ukemi
Backward breakfall
Washide
Waza
Yoko Geri
Yoko Hiji Ate
Yokomen Uchi
Yu no Sen
Zempo Ukemi
Zu Tsuki
Eagle's beak
Technique
Side Kick
Side elbow stike
Strike to the side of the head
Same as Go no Sen
Rolling breakfall
Head thrust; head butt
Kobudo Terminology
Ai Chudan
Ai Gedan
Ai Jodan
Bo
Bo-jutsu
Bokken
Bokuto
Chigiriki-jutsu
Chudan no
Kamae
Chukon-bu
Eku
Gedan no Kamae
Hakakukei
Nunchaku
Hakkaku Bo
Hanbo
Hanbo-jutsu
Hasso
Himo
Hojo-jutsu
Jo
Jodan no Kamae
Jodo
Jo-jutsu
Jokon-bu
Jutte
Kaku Bo
Kama
Kikon-bu
Konsaibo
Kontei
Kontoh
Kusari
Both practitoners are holding the weapons at Chudan no Kamae
Both practitoners are holding the weapons at Gedan no Kamae
Both practitoners are holding the weapons at Jodan no Kamae
Six foot staff
Techniques of the bo
Wooden sword used as a training tool
Same as bokken
Flail techniques
Mid-level guard
Middle area of a weapon
Fisherman's oar
Lower level guard
Octagonal nunchaku
An octagonal staff
Half or short staff
Techniques of the Hanbo
Attack
Rope or chain that connects a nunchaku
Techniques of binding and tying
Four foot staff
Upper level guard; weapon and hands are held over the head
Way of the stick
Techniques of the jo
Top area of a weapon
weapon; single tined metal truncheon
Four sided staff
Sickle
Lower area of a weapon
A metal reinforced staff
End
Top
Rope or chain that connects a nunchaku
Kusarigama
Kuwa
Maro Bo
Maru-gata
Nunchaku
Nawa
Nunchaku
Nunte
Nuntei
Nuoi
Renuwan
Rochin
Rokkaku Bo
Rokushaku Bo
Sai
Sai-jutsu
Sanjaku Bo
Sutekkijutsu
Take Taba
Tambo
Tanbo
Tasuki
Techu
Tekko
Tessen
Tessen-jutsu
Tinbe
Tonfa
Waki no Kamae
Yamani-ryu
Chain and sickle
Hoe; maddock
Round staff
Round nunchaku
Rope; tying cord
Flail;
Metal trident with projecting tines facing the opposite ditrctions
Two meter long staff with a metal trident on the tip
A short stick
Nunchaku like weapon with one side longer than the other
A short spear used in combination with a Tinbe
Six sided staff
Wooden staff measuring approximately 198 cm in length
Three pronged truncheon
Techniques of using the sai
A short staff appoximately one meter in length
Stick techniques
Bundle of bamboo rods used for striking the arms and feet
Same as Hanbo
Pair of short stubby sticks
Restraining cord or strap
A ten centimeter metal or wooden rod tapered at both ends with a
swivel ring at the midpoint
Knuckle duster;
Iron fan
Techniques of the iron fan
Shield
Right angled handle truncheon
Kubudo style founded by Chinen Masami
English Anatomical Terminolgy
Abdomen
A part of the body between the hips and the chest.
Refers to movement of a body part such as an arm or leg away from the
Abduction
midline
Abductor
Moves bone away from the midline
A band of fiberous tissue connecting the calf muscle (soleus and
Achille's Tendon
gastrocnemius) to the heel (os calcis)
Refers to movement of a body part such as an arm or leg towards the
Adduction
midline
Adductor
Moves bone closer to the midline
Adrenaline
A hormone released by the body in response to stress and fear.
Aerobic
Describes a process that requires oxygen.
Anaerobic
Describes a process that occur in the absence of oxygen.
The science of the body's structure and how the body parts relate to each
Anatomy
other.
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest
Artery
of the body.
Articulate
Move against
Asphyxiation
Refers to suffocation, injury or death due to lack of oxygen.
Biceps
Two headed muscles with two origins
Bifurcation
Splits into two branches
Bilateral
Brachial
Brevis
Carples
Cartilage
Catabolism
Cervical
Vertebrae
Circulatory
Clavicle
Coccyx
Collateral
Deep
Deltoid
Depressor
Digestive
Digital Nerves
Dislocation
Distal
Endocrine
Extensor
Flexor
Integumentry
Larynx
Levator
Longus
Lymphatic
Maximus
Midline
Minimus
Muscular
Nervous
Oblique
Pharynx
Pronator
Quadriceps
Rectus
Respiratory
Rhomboid
Rotator
Having two sides, referring to symmetrical patterns.
Refers to the arm
Short
The 16 bones that form the base of the wrist. Eight in each hand.
Tough, non-elastic connective tissue that connects and supports.
The chemical breakdown of complex substances into simple compounds
that relese energy.
First seven vertebrae at the top of the spine.
System consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels
Collar bone.
Tailbone, consisting of four fused vertebrae.
Is a side branch of
Means away from the surface of the body. Opposite of superficial.
Triangular shape
Produces downward movement
System consists of gastrointestinal tract and related organs; mouth,
liver, salivary glands gall bladder and pancreas
Nerves of the fingers.
A displacement of any body part, particularly bone from joint.
Refers to a location on the arms or legs that is further from the meridian
plane.
System consists of glands and tissue that produce hormones
Increases joint angle
Decreases joint angle
System comprised of skip and structures stemming from it; hair, nails oil
and sweat glands
Voice box
Produces upward movement
Long
System consists of lymph, lymphatic vessels and organs containing lyphatic
tissue
Largest
Denotes the body's vertical axis
Smallest
System comprised of the body's muscle tissue
System consists of brain, spinal cord and organs of sense
Diagonial to the body midline
Throat
Palm turns down or posteriorly
Four headed muscles with four origins
Parallel to the body midline
System consists of lungs and related passageways; trachea, larynx, pharynx
and bonchial tubes
Diamond shape
Moves bone around a long axis
Serratus
Skeletal
Sphincter
Superficial
Supinator
Tensor
Trachea
Transverse
Trapezius
Triceps
Urinary
Saw toothed shape
System comprised of the bodt's bones, carilages and joints
Decreases the size of an opening
Palm turns up or anteriorly
Produces rigidity in a body part
Windpipe
Perpendicular to the body midline
Trapezoid shape
Three headed muscles with three origins
System consists of kidneys, urinary bladder and urethra
Applied Science Terminology
Acceleration
Adding Momentums
Angle of Cancellation
Angle of Deflection
Angle of Delivery
Apex
Back Up Mass
Base Line
Effort
Energy
Equation
First Class Lever
Force
Friction
Fulcrum
Gravity
Impulse
Inertia
Kinetic Energy
Lever
Changes in speed and/or direction
When an opponent steps into your strike, your momentums
ared added
A controlled angle that places an opponent in a precarious
position
The increased angle caused by a block or parry that diverts the
attack from its target
Positioningof ones weapon of impact to make the execution
accurate and effective
Uppermost point of circular or linear movement
The assistance of body weight used directly behind the action
employed
Imaginary line(s) used to illustrate the direction and execution
of a technique
The use of physical energy
That which enables work
Term use to indicate that one thing is equal to another
The fulcrum is between the load and the effort
Any influence that can cause an object to be accelerated
Resistance of motion between two solid surfaces, liquids or
gases
A pivot point;
An attraction between objects due to mass
Change in momentum
Resistance to change in motion
KE; half the mass times velocity squared
A simple machine that involves moving a load around a pivot
using force
Load
A supported weight or mass
Mass
Weight; quantity of matter in an object
Momentum
Mass(m) x Velocity(v)
Newton's First Law of
An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon
Motion
by an outside force
Newton's Second Law of Acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force
Motion
acting on the object
Newton's Third Law of
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Motion
Potential Energy
Energy that is stored and held in readiness
Power
Work divided by time interval
Resultant
The sum of all vectors
Rotatioal Inertia
Resistance to change in an object that is rotating
Rotational Speed
A number of rotations per a unit of time
Second Class Lever
The load is between the effort and the fulcrum
Third Class Lever
The effort is between the load and the fulcrum
Vector
An arrow symbolizing the strength and direction of force
Velocity
Measure of speed and direction
Work
Foce times distance