Glossary


A B C F G H I J K M N O R S T U Y Z

Term Definition

Suburi

Basic exercises with bokken or jo.

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Sumi-Otoshi

"Corner drop": tori influences uke's center in a way that makes uke tip over one side.

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Suwari-Waza

Name for all techniques where both partners are kneeling. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.

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Tachi-Dori

TACHI-DORI is the general term for all techniques where UKE attacks with a sword and TORI disarms him or her with bare hands..

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Tachi-Waza

Term for all techniques where both partners are standing. One of the three levels on which Aikido is practised.

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Tai-No-Tenkan

Turning exercise with partner: uke grabs a wrist in katate-dori, tori uses an (irimi) tenkan turn to move to the outside. Uke keeps the grip - both partners maintain connection.

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Tai-Sabaki

Fundamental movements and steps which are used for repositioning.

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Taninzu-Gake

Defense against more than two attackers with free choice of technique

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Tanto

Wooden knife

Find out more on our Wooden Weapons page.

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Tanto-Dori

Attacking unarmed tori with a knife

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Further Information