AIKIDO MARTIAL FUSION ZENBU DOJO
禅武道場
Aikido Martial Fusion Zenbu Dojo Sarasota is centered around the philosophy of the warrior meditator or “ZENBU,” the seamless integration of internal healing arts (ZEN) and external martial discipline (BU) that appear contradictory but are, in truth, inseparable and one.
JAPANESE TERMS
GENERAL TERMS
Aikido: The way of the harmonious spirit
Aikitaiso: Aikido warm-up exercises
Budo: Martial way
Bushido: The way of the warrior
Dojo: Training hall
Embukai: Public demonstration
Harakiri: Suicide ritual (Seppuku)
Kamiza: Dojo altar
Kamikaze: Divine wind
Katana: Japanese sword
Karate: Empty hand
Kanji: Ideograms/Chinese writing
Kiai: Energy shout
Koan: Zen riddle
Kumite: Empty handed fight
Mushin: Empty mind
Satori: Enlightenment
Samurai: One who serves
Shikaku: Blind spot
Shinto: The way of the gods
Tatami: Mat
Tengu: Forrest demon
Tekatana: Hand blade
Tori: Defender, also called Nage
Uke: Attacker
Zanshin: Lingering spirit
Zazen: Sitting meditation
Zen: Meditation/emptiness
Zendo: Meditation hall
Zenbu: Warrior meditator
Zenbukai: Zenbu dojo organization
BODY PARTS
Ude: Elbow
Te: Hand
Men: Head
Ashi: Leg, foot
Mune: Chest
Koshi: Hip
Kote: Wrist
Hara: Abdomen
Kubi: Neck
Kata: Shoulder
Hiza: Knee
Tai: Body
STANCES
Heisoku Dachi: Toes & heels together
Musubi Dachi: Heels together & toes apart
Heiko Dachi: Feet parallel hip apart
Neko Dachi: Cat stance
Kiba Dachi: Horse stance
Zenkutsu Dachi: Front stance
Kokutsu Dachi: Back stance
Shizentai: Natural Body Position
Kamae: Ready Position
TECHNIQUES
Ikkyo: First Principle
Nikkyo: Second Principle
Sankyo: Third Principle
Yonkyo: Fourth Principle
Gokyo: Fifth Principle
Koshinage: Hip Throw
Jujigarami/Jujinage: Cross Throw
Iriminage: Direct or Entering Throw
Kotegaeshi: Wrist Twist Throw
Shihonage: Four Direction Throw
Tenchinage: Heaven & Earth Throw
Udekiminage: Elbow Throw
Kokyunage: Breath Throw
Kaitennage: Rotation Throw
Kiriotoshi: Cut/Drop Throw
Udeosae: Arm Pin
Sumi Otoshi: Corner Drop
Ude Garami: Arm Lock
Tai Otoshi: Body Drop
Jiju-waza: Mixed Techniques
Kaeshi-waza: Counter Techniques
Henka-waza: Chainging Techniques
Tachi-waza: Standing Techniques
Suwari-waza: Kneeling Techniques
Nage-waza: Throwing Techniques
Katame-waza: Grappling Techniques
Atemi-waza: Striking Techniques
Sutemi-waza: Sacrifice Techniques
Buki-waza: Weapon Techniques
Kumitachi: Sword against sword
Tachidori: Defense against sword
Randori: Freestyle/Multiple Opponents
Hanmi-Handachi: Standing against kneeling
Suburi: Basic exercises with sword or staff
Tantodori: Defense against Tanto
Jodori: Defense against Jo
Kirikaeshi: Repeted Cuts
RANKS AND TITLES
Sensei: Teacher
Senpai: Senior Student
Kohai: Junior Student
Deshi: Student
Kyu: Ranks before Black Belt (Mudansha)
Dan: Black belt ranks (Yudansha)
Sotodeshi: Student who lives outside the dojo
Uchideshi: Student who lives inside the dojo
KICKS
Geri: Kick
Yoko Geri: Side kick
Mae Geri: Front kick
Mawashi Geri: Round kick
Ushiro Geri: Back kick
Ura mawashi Geri: Hook kick
Mikazuki Geri: Crescent kick
Ushiro Mawashi Geri: Spinning hook kick
Hiza Geri: Knee strike
STRIKES
Atemi: Strike
Tsuki: Straight punch
Kizami Tsuki: Jab straight punch
Gyaku Tsuki: Cross straight punch
Age Tsuki: Uppercut
Kagi Tsuki: Hook punch
Yokomenuchi: Strike to the side of the head
Shomenuchi: Strike to the head
Uraken: Backhand strike
Empi Uchi: Elbow Strike
GRABS
Katatedori: Wrist grab
Ryotedori: Grabbing both wrists
Kubishime: Neck choke
Katadori: Shoulder grip
Morotedori: Grip with both hands
Ushiro Tekubidori: Grip both hands from behind
WEAPONS & GEAR
Hakama: Traditional pants
Obi: Belt
Gi: Uniform
Katana: Japanese Sword
Bokken: Wooden Sword
Jo: Short Staff
Tanto: Wooden Knife
Shinai: Bamboo Sword
Shinken: Sharp Sword
Wakizashi: Short Sword
Tsuba: Sword Guard
FOOTWORK
Mawashi: Revolving/Turning
Mawate: Turning
Irimi: To Enter
Tenkan: Turn
Kaiten: Body Shift
Tai Sabaki: Body Movement
Sugi Ashi: One foot follows the other
Ayumi Ashi: Crossed Step
UKEMI/FALLS
Ukemi: Roll/Fall
Mae Ukemi: Forward Roll
Tobi Ukemi: Breakfall
Ushiro Ukemi: Back Roll
Yoko Ukemi: Side Roll
REFERENTIAL
Hidari: Left
Migi: Right
Mae: Forward
Ushiro: Back/behind
Yoko: Sideways
Gyaku: Reverse/Opposite
Omote: In Front
Ura: Behind
Uchi: Inside
Soto: Outside
Hajime: Begin
Yame: End
Haragei: Awareness
Maai: Vital distance
Seiza: Seated Position
Tachi Waza: Stand Up
Nagare: Flow
Nage: Throw
Kime: Focus
Mokuso: Meditation
Misogi: Purification
Shikko: Knee Walking
Kokyu: Breathing
Kata: Form
Rei: Bow
BODY AREAS
Gedan: Low Area
Chudan: Middle Area
Jodan: High Area
EXPRESSIONS
Dozo: Please/by all means
Gomen Nasai: Excuse Me
Onegai shimasu: Please
Domo Arigato: Thank you very much
Otagai ni rei: Bow to each other
Sensei ni rei: Bow to your teacher
Shomen ni rei: Bow to Kamiza
Gassho: A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands pressed together in front of the chest. It can be used for prayer or as a sign of greeting, gratitude, reverence, or apology.