Glossary

Term	Definition
Kumi-Tachi	Partner exercise: sword against sword Read more...
Kuzushi	Kuzushi refers to an action that throws uke off balance. Literally, it means "taking away the attacker's upright position", or even "destroying" him. In Aikido, however, it is understood more as leading the opponent out of a stable position—the destructive interpretation of this term does not align with the philosophy of the martial art.
Ma-Ai	Ma-ai is the "harmonic distance" between Tori and Uke: just outside the reach of punches and kicks, but close enough to engage quickly. Read more...
Mae	Front, forward Read more...
Mae-Ukemi	Rolling or falling forwards Read more...
Men-Uchi	Strike or stab to the face or throat Read more...
Morote-Dori	Gripping the wrist/forearm with two hands Read more...
Mu-Gamae	"Empty" posture: non-threatening sword posture, when the BOKKEN is lowered sideways to invite UKE to attack Read more...
Muna-Dori	Grabbing the lapel or hem at the front of the jacket; also spelled Mune-dori. Read more...
Musubi	Musubi is the connection or the living contact between uke and tori, e.g. in a dori attack (grip). Read more...

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