updated 22.12.98

Author: Damon Schearer Disclaimer from the author: Whilst I have researched this information from a variety of reputable sources and taken all due care to retain accuracy, it should be remembered that the Japanese Language is "conceptual" rather than "specific" and therefore some terms may be in conflict with differing schools of Aikido. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W |X | Y | Z A Agatsu Self victory Ai Harmony or unification Ai Hanmi Mutual stance Ai Nuke Mutual escape Ai Uchi Mutual kill Aigame Ate Regular stance attack, 2nd teaching of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Atemi Waza) Aiki Blending or harmonising of Ki Aiki Nage Aiki throw, throws by body movement only Aiki Otoshi Aiki drop, entering deeply and picking up Ukes leg Aiki Taiso Basic Aikido co-ordination exercises Aikido The way of harmony with Ki Aikidoka A practitioner of Aikido Aikuchi Tanto style blade, mounted with no Tsuba for women to carry Ashi Sometimes means leg, sometimes means foot Ashi Sabaki Footwork Ashibo Kake Uke Leg hooking block Atemi Strike to the weak points of the body Atemi Waza Striking techniques (1st set of techniques from Tomiki Kihon No Kata) Awase Partner practice Aya Dori Cross shaped entanglement throw, also known as Juji Garame Ayumi-Ashi Crossing feet (normal walking), also known as Hiraki Ashi B Bo Wooden staff about 6 feet in length Bokken Wooden sword, also known as Bukoto Budo Martial way Bukoto Wooden sword, also known as bokken Bushido The way of the warrior C Chidori Ashi Cross-over feet (zig-zag step) Chikara Power Chikara No Dashikata Extension of power Chokusen Direct Chokusen No Irimi Direct entry Chudan Middle position Chushin Center D Dai Gokyo See Gokyo Dai Ikkyo See Ikkyo Dai Nikyo See Nikyo Dai Rokyo See Rokyo Dai Sankyo See Sankyo Dai Yonkyo See Yonkyo Dan Black belt rank Dan Zuki Consecutive punching Datotsushu Strikes, punches and kicks Datsu Ryoku Without strength, relaxed Deshi Student, disciple Do Way/path Dogi Training costume, also known as Gi or Keiko Gi Dojo Literally place of the way Dojo Cho The head of the dojo Domo Arigato Gozaimashita Thank you very much (said at end of practise) Doozo Please, go ahead Doshu Grand master or head of the way E Empi Uchi Elbow strike Engi Interdependent origination Eri Collar Eri Tori Collar grab F Fudo Dachi Rooted stance Fudo No Shisei Immoveable posture, mind focused on one point, body relaxed and Ki flowing Fukushidoin Assistant instructor Fumikomi Geri Stamping kick Funekogi Undo Rowing exercise, moving voiced meditation for breathing and posture, also known as Torifune Furi Kaburi Sword raising movement Futari Gake Two man attack, also known as Ni Nin Gake G Gaeshi Outward turning movement or counter, to reverse to rotate, to revolve, also known as Tenkai, Kaeshi, or Kaiten Gamae A posture or stance of readiness either with or without weapon, also known as Hanmi or Kamae Gatame Armlocks Gedan Lower position Gedan Ate Lower part attack, 4th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Atemi Waza) Gendaito Modern sword (made roughly in the 20th century) Geri Kick Gi Training costume, also known as dogi or Keiko Gi Giri (1) Cut, also known as Kiri Giri (2) Obligation or debt Gokyo 5th teaching, Ude Nobashi or arm stretch, also known as Dai Gokyo, Gokyo Ude Nobashi Gokyo Ude Nobashi See Gokyo Gou No Keiko To practise hard with full strength, mostly with basic techniques, see also Jyu No Keiko and Ryu No Keiko Gyaku Hanmi Opposing stance Gyaku Yokomen Uchi Reverse vertical strike to side of head Gyukugamae Ate Reverse stance attack, 3rd teaching of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Atemi Waza) H Hachiji Dachi Open leg stance Haishin Undo After practise back bending exercise Haishu Backhand Haishu Uke Backhand block Haito Ridge hand Hajime Begin Hajime Please start Hakama Divided skirt usually worn by black-belt ranks Hanashi Waza Escape from holds, also known as Hazushi Waza Hangetsu Dachi Half moon or hourglass stance Hanmi A posture or stance of readiness either with or without weapon, also known as Kamae or Gamae Hanmi Handachi Position with Nage sitting, Uke standing, also known as Hanza Hantachi Hantai In reverse order Hanza Hantachi Position with Nage sitting, Uke standing, also known as Hanmi Handachi Happo Eight directions Happo Giri Eight direcion cutting Happo Undo Eight direction exercise Hara Bodys center of mass, centre of life energy Harai A movement to sweep opponents sword or jo away or down also refers to sweeping opponents legs Hasso Posture with sword or jo held vertically at right shoulder, see also Hasso No Kamae Hasso Gaeshi Movement from basic stance to Hasso posture Hasso No Kamae Figure eight stance, posture with sword or jo held vertically at right shoulder, see also Hasso No Kamae Hazushi Waza Escape from holds, also known as Hanashi Waza Henka Waza Varied technique especially beginning one technique and changing to another in mid-execution Hidari Left Hidari Gamae Left stance, also known as Hidari Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Left stance, also known as Hidari Gamae Hiji Elbow Hiji Jime Elbow lock, also known as Ude Higishi or arm smashing, see Rokyo Hiji Ki Elbow power Hiji Shime See Hiji Jime Hiji Tori Elbow hold Hiji Waza Elbow techniques (2nd set of techniques from Tomiki Kihon No Kata) Hiki Otoshi Pull drop, 17th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Uki Waza) Hiki Taoshi Pull down, 8th technique from Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Hiji Waza) Hiki Tate Geiko Freestyle practise with some resitance between partners Hineri Waza Throws by twisting Ukes head Hiraki Ashi Crossing feet (normal walking), also known as Ayumi Ashi Hiriki Elbow power Hitomei Equal stance with feet parallel, also known as Mu Gamae Hitori Waza Invisible partner practice Hiza Knee Hombu Dojo A term used to refer to the central dojo of an organization I Iaito Dull katana Ikkyo 1st teaching, Ude Osae or arm pin, also known as Dai Ikkyo, Ikkyo Ude Osae and in Tomiki Aikido Oshi Taoshi or push down Ikkyo Ude Osae See Ikkyo Irimi Entering movement with a step or slide Irimi Nage (Shomen) Entering throw (front approach), sometimes called 20 year technique Irimi Nage (Sokumen) Entering throw (side approach), sometimes called 20 year technique, in Tomiki Aikido known as Gyakugamae Ate or reverse stance strike Irimi Tenkan Entering and turning, sometimes called Tai Sabaki J Jiyu Waza Free-style practice of techniques, free form techniques Jo Wooden staff about 4'-5' in length Jo Dosa Jo exercises Jo Tori Jo taking exercises or techniques Jodan Upper position Jodan Gaeshi Circular movement with jo aimed at upper part of opponents body Joseki Upper side of the mats Joza Seat of honour, upper seat of mat, also known as Kamiza Juji Crossing of the hands Juji Garame Cross shaped entanglement throw, also known as Aya Dori Juji Jime Cross-hand choke Jumbi Taiso Collective term given to Aikido exercises Jyu Nana Hon No Kata 17 basic techniques of Tomiki Aikido, also known as Kihon Waza or Kihon No Kata Jyu No Keiko To practise softly with principle of nonresistance but still practising attack and defence, see also Gou No Keiki and Ryu On Keiko K Kachihayabi Victory at the speed of sunlight Kado Nage Thows to the front corner Kaeshi Outward turning movement or counter, to reverse, to rotate, to revolve, also known as Gaeshi, Tenkai, or Kaiten Kaeshi Waza Reversals, escaping from techniques, counter attack techniques Kaiten Outward turning movement or counter, to reverse, to rotate, to revolve, also known as Gaeshi, Kaeshi, or Tenkai Kaiten Ashi Forward step forward with back foot and pivot Kaiten Nage (Soto) Rotary throw (outside), also known as Tenkai Nage (Soto), in Tomiki Aikido known as Ude Hineri or arm twist Kaiten Nage (Uchi) Rotary throw (inside), also known as Tenkai Nage (Uchi) Kakae Dori Bearhug grab from behind Kakari Geiko Freestyle practice with no resistance and usually only basic style techniques Kamae A posture or stance of readiness either with or without weapon, also known as Hanmi or Gamae Kamiza (1) A small Shrine frequently located at the front of a dojo Kamiza (2) Seat of honour, upper seat of mat, also known as Joza Kansetsu Waza Joint manipulation techniques Kao Tsuki Punch to face Kata (1) A form or prescribed pattern of movement Kata (2) Shoulder Kata Ju Ji Jime Left hand to left lapel (four fingers inside, thumb outside and pointing up), right hand over left to right lapel (four fingers outside, thumb inside and pointing down) Kata Tori One hand grab to shoulder Katame Waza Locking and pinning techniques, also known as Osae Waza Katana What is vulgarly called a samurai sword Katate Tori One hand grab to wrist Katate Tori Ryote Mochi Two hands grab to wrist or two hands grab to two wrists Katsu Jin Ken The sword that saves life Keiko Study or practice, training with spirit and commitment Keiko Gi Training costume (formal name), also known as Gi or dogi Ken Koshiita Back plate for hakama Ken Suburi Sword matching exercises Ken Tori Sword taking Kenkyo Confidence with modesty Kensho Enlightenment see also Mokuso and Satori Kesa Sash worn diagonally across the chest by Buddist priests Kesa Giri Cutting through the body diagonally across the chest Keta Tsuki Kick to stomach Ki Combined mind, spirit and energy vital-force, essence of universal creative energy Ki Ga Nukeru Loss of Ki Ki Musubi No Tachi Sword of uniting Ki Ki No Musubi Uniting Ki with that of opponents Ki No Nagare Flow of Ki Ki Wo Dasu Allowing Ki to flow Ki Wo Neru Training Ki by visualising it Ki Wo Totonoeru Preparation of Ki by maintaining calmness, breathing correctly and focussing mind Kiai A shout delivered for the purpose of focussing all of ones energy Kihon Dosa Fundamental movement Kihon No Kata The 17 basic techniques of Tomiki Aikido, also known as Jyu Nana Hon Kata and Kihon Waza Kihon Waza (1) The most formal way of doing a technique or demonstrating it Kihon Waza (2) The 17 basic techniques of Tomiki Aikido, also known as Jyu Nana Hon Kata and Kihon No Kata Kime Bending the joint in the direction of natural movment Kimi Pressure point, see Yonkyo Kimi Osae Forearm pin, see Yonkyo Kiri Cut, also known as Giri Kiri Gaeshi Large diagonal cut, sword finishing in Wake Gamae position Kiri Otoshi Dropping cut Kiza Sitting stance (seiza up on toes) Kogeki Attack Kohai A student junior to oneself Koho Tento Undo Backward roll Koho Ukemi Undo Backward roll Kokoro Heart or mind Kokyu Breath, power of breath and life force, co-ordination of Ki flow and breathing Kokyu Ho Breath power exercise Kokyu Ho Undo Wrist lead exercise Kokyu Nage Breath throw Kokyu No Henka Breath changes Kokyu Ryoku No Yosei Ho Breath power development exercise Kokyu Tenkan Ho Breath turning exercise Kosa Dori Cross grip to lapels of Gi Koshi Hip Koshi Nage Hip throw Koshin Moving backwards Kote (1) Wrist, also known as Tekubi Kote (2) Gloves or gauntlets used in Iaido and Kendo Kote Gaeshi (1) Wrist out turn Kote Gaeshi (2) Reverse wrist twist, 12th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Tekubi Waza) Kote Hineri (1) Wrist twist, see Sankyo Kote Hineri (2) Wrist twist, 11th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Tekubi Waza) Kote Mawashi Wrist in turn, see Nikyo Koto Old sword (made before about 1573) Kotodama Spiritual function of sound Kubi Neck Kuchi Mouth Kumi Jo Partner practise matching of jo, two person jo practises Kumi Ken Partner practise matching of Ken, two person sword practises, also known as Kumi Tachi Kumi Tachi Partner practise matching of Ken, two person sword practises, also known as Kumi Ken Kuzushi Balance breaking techniques Kuzushin Disruption of balance Kyuu White belt rank, any rank below Shodan, also known as Mudansha Kyusho Points Acupuncture or acupressure points M Maai Proper distancing or timing Mae Front Mae Eri tori Grab to collar from front Mae Geri Front snap kick Mae Otoshi Front drop, 15th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Uki Waza) Mae Ukemi Forward rolling breakfall, also known as Zempo Kaiten Undo, Zempo Ukemi Undo, Zempo Kaiten Ukemi Maki Otoshi Throw over Nages shoulder resulting in Nage on one knee Marui Circular motion Me Eye Men (1) Head, specifically striking point on head Men (2) Straight sword cut onto forehead Men Tsuki Thrust to head, also known as Men Uchi Men Uchi Thrust to head, also known as Men Tsuki Metsuke Eye contact Migi Right Migi Gamae Right stance, also known as Migi Hanmi Migi Hanmi Right stance, also known as Migi Gamae Misogi Ritual purification of mind, body and spirit Mitsubushi Strike to the eyes with the back of the fist Mochi Grip Mokuso Meditation, see also Kensho and Satori Morote Tori Two hands grab to one wrist Mu Gamae Equal stance with feet parallel, also known as Hitomei Mudansha Students without black-belt ranking also known as Kyuu grades Mune Chest Mune Tori Hold the chest Mune Tsuki Thrust or punch to chest Mushin No mind, state of mind uninterupted by thought, mind without ego like a mirror reflects but does not judge Musubi Process of unification, opposites are but different images of same reality N Nafudakake Student name board in dojo Nagare Flowing Nagare Gaeshi Strike to front and then strike or thrust to rear in one flowing movement Nage To throw Nage Person who is throwing or executing the technique, also known as Tori Nage No Kata Throwing kata Nage Waza Throwing techniques Nai Kan Gyu Silence and action, training which teaches to still the mind and see inside Ne Waza Grappling techniques Ni Nin Gake Two man attack, also known as Futari Gake Nikyo 2nd teaching, Kote Mawashi or wrist in turn, also known as Dai Nikyo, Nikyo Kote Mawashi Nikyo Kote Mawashi See Nikyo Ninjyo Compassion Nogare Series of breathing exercises to bring calmness in face of attack Nukitsuke Drawing the sword O O-Sensei Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, literally great teacher Obi A belt Oji Waza To block then counter attack Oku eri tori Grab to collar from behind Okuri eri jime Right hand grab to right wrist and choke from behind with left hand grab to right lapel Omoiyari Mind of concern for others feelings, safety and situation Omote The front Onegai Shimasu I welcome you to train with me (said at beginning of practice) Osae Press, push, pin, to immobilise Osae Waza Locking and pinning techniques, also known as Katame Waza Oshi Taoshi Push down, 6th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Hiji Waza), see also Ikkyo Otonashi No Ken Sword of no sword Otoshi To drop R Randori Free practise, free style all out training Rei Bow Reigi Ettiquette Ren Zuki Alternated punch Renshu Practise, ren (repeat) shu (learn) or learn by repeating Renzoku Tenkan Ho Continuous body turning Renzoku Waza Series techniques Riai Relationship between methods using Ken/Jo/Taijutsu Ritsu rei Bow from standing position Rokkutsu Rib Rokyo 6th teaching, Hiji Jime or elbow lock, also known as Ude Higishi or arm smashing, Dai Rokyo, Rokyo Hiji Jime, Rokyo Ude Higishi and in Tomiki Aikido Waki Gatame or arm lock Rokyo Hiji Jime See Rokyo Rokyo Ude Higishi See Rokyo Ryokata Tori Both shoulders grabbed from front Ryoku Power Ryote Both hands Ryote Tori Both wrists grabbed from front Ryu Style or school of martial art Ryu No Keiko To practise very softly as running water with no attack or defence, no opposition between partners but focusing on perfect harmony and peace, this practise is usually only possible for high dan grades, see also Gou No Keiko and Jyu No Keiko S Sabaki Body manoeuvres, movement Sageto Feet together, sword in left hand, blade up and tip down and facing backwards Samurai From the verb to serve, warrior class, replaced the term Bushi during Muromachi Period 1392-1573AD San Nin Gake Three man attack Sankaku Tai Triangular form (as in stances) Sankyo 3rd teaching, Kote Hineri or wrist twist, also known as Dai Sankyo, Sankyo Kote Hineri and in Tomiki Aikido Tenkai Kote Hineri or rotating wrist twist Sankyo Kote Hineri See Sankyo Satori Enlightenment, see also Mokuso and Kenshoo Saya Scabbard Sayu Undo Arm swing lateral (left to right) extension exercise Seiza Sitting posture on ones knees Sempai A student senior to oneself Senaka Back Sensei Teacher Senshin Purified and cleansed heart and spirit, enlightened attitude Setsu Nin To The sword that kills Setsuzoku Connection Shiai Match or contest Shidoin A formal title meaning instructor, usually 3rd dan and above Shihan A formal title meaning master instructor, usually 6th dan and above Shiho Nage 4 directional throw, in Tomiki Aikido known as Tenkai Kote Gaeshi or rotating reverse wrist twist Shikaku Position relative to ones partner where it is difficult for partner to continue to attack Shikko Samurai walking or knee walking Shimoseki Lower side of the mat Shimoza Lower seat of the mat Shinai Split bamboo practice sword for Kendo Shinkenshobu Duel with live swords Shinnyo Thusness or suchness Shintai Straight motion Shinshinto New sword (made between about 1760 and 1900 Shinto The way of the gods, the indigenous religion of Japan Shizentai Natural stance or posture Shomen Front or top of head also the designated front of a dojo Shomen Ate Frontal attack, 1st teaching of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Atemi Waza) Shomen Uchi Straight vertical strike to forehead Shoshin Beginners mind each time you are Uke or Nage Shugyu Day to day struggle, work Shuto Knife hand Shuuchuu Concentration Shuuchuu Ryoku Concentration of power Shuumatsu Doosa Fixing movment Sode Dori Cuff or sleeve held Sotai Dosa Paired exercises Sotei Assumption, training with imaginary or shadow partners Soto Outside Suburi Exercises for co-ordination of arm and foot movements, usually to develop basic cuts and thrusts in Buki Waza Sudori Attacker effectively throws himself with an excess of power Sudori Nage A momentum throw Sukashi Waza Techniques performed without allowing the attacker to complete a grab or to initiate a strike Suki An opening or gap where one is vulnerable to attack Sukui Nage A scooping throw Sumi Gaeshi Corner throw Sumi Otoshi Corner drop, 16th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Uki Waza) Sutemi To throw away the body, techniques accomplished by sacrificing the body Suwari Seated Suwari Waza Techniques executed with both Uke and Nage in a seated position T Ta Ninsu Gake Training against multiple attackers Tachi (1) From standing position Tachi (2) A type of Japanese long sword intended to be worn edge down Tachi Tori Sword taking Tachi Waza Standing techniques Tai Atari Entering and blocking Tai Atari Uchi Otoshi Entering deeply into Yokomen Uchi throwing Uke backwards Tai Gi Usually six techniques done in sequence in Ki Aikido Tai No Henka Body changes Tai No Henko Basic blending practice, turning 180 degrees, body changes Tai No Tenkan Ho Body turning Tai Sabaki Body movement, avoidance, circular movement Taijutsu Body arts, unarmed practice, empty handed techniques Taiso Basic exercise Takemusu Aikido Enlightened Aikido Tanden Centre Tandoku Dosa Solo exercises Tandoku undo Hand and foot movement exercises Tanren Striking practise with sword, jo or bokken, repetition of same cut Tanto (1) Wooden practice knife Tanto (2) Small knife Tanto Tori Knife taking Tatami Traditional woven straw mats in dojo Te Hand Tegatana Hand sword, outer edge of hand when used as if the blade of a sword Teisho Heel palm Teisho Uke Heel palm block Tekubi Wrist or hand neck, also known as Kote Tekubi Joho Kosa High wrist break Tekubi Josa Undo High wrist break exercise Tekubi Kansetsu Junan Ho Wrist joint flexibility exercises Tekubi Kosa Undo Double wrist break exercise Tekubi Osae Forearm pin, see Yonkyo Tekubi Shindo Wrist shaking exercise Tekubi Waza Wrist techniques, (3rd set of techniques from Tomiki Kihon No Kata) Tenchi Nage Heaven and earth throw Tenkai Outward turning movement or counter, to reverse to rotate, to revolve, also known as Gaeshi, Kaeshi, or Kaiten Tenkai Ashi Pivot on both feet Tenkai Kote Gaeshi Rotating reverse wrist twist, 14th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Tekubi Waza), also known as Shiho Nage Tenkai Kote Hineri Rotating wrist twist, 13th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Tekubi Waza), see also Sankyo Tenkai nage (soto) Rotary throw (outside), also known as Kaiten Nage (Soto), in Tomiki Aikido known as Ude Hineri or arm twist Tenkai nage (uchi) Rotary throw (inside), also known as Kaiten Nage (Uchi) Tenkan Circular movement to redirect partners power and dissipate force of attack Tenkan Ashi Forward step backward with rear foot and pivot on front foot Tenshin A movement where Nage retreats 45 degrees away from the attack Toma A great distance Tori (1) Grab Tori (2) Person who is throwing or executing the technique, also known as Nage Torifune Rowing exercise, moving voiced meditation for breathing and posture, also known as Funekogi Undo Tsuba Hand guard for sword or bokken Tsugi Ashi Sliding step (shuffle) Tsuka Handle of sword or bokken Tsuki A straight punch or thrust usually to mid-section parallel to ground Tsukuri Positioning or setting up for a throw U Uchi (1) Inside Uchi (2) To strike Uchi Deshi A live in student Uchi Komi To take a step forward and then strike Ude Furi Undo Arm swinging spin exercise Ude Gaeshi Arm turn, 7th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Hiji Waza) Ude Garame Arm twist Ude Higishi Arm smashing, also known as Hiji Jime or elbow lock Ude Hineri Arm twist, 9th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Hiji Waza), also known as Kaiten Nage Ude Nobashi Arm stretch, see Gokyo Ude Osae Arm pin, see Ikkyo Ude Tori Undo Forward extension exercise Uke Person being thrown or receiving technique Ukemi Breakfall, receiving with or through the body Uki Waza Floating techniques (4th set of techniques from Tomiki Kihon No Kata) Undo Exercise or drill Unsoko Foor movement Ura Rear Ushiro Backwards or behind Ushiro Ate Back attack, 5th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Atemi Waza), also known as Ushiro Udoroshi Ushiro Kubishime Neck choke from the rear Ushiro Morote Tori Two hands grab one wrist from behind Ushiro Ryokata Tori Shoulders grabbed from rear Ushiro Ryote Tori Both hands grabbed from the rear Ushiro Tekubi Tori Wrist grabbed from rear Ushiro Tekubi Tori Zenshin Undo Downward extension exercise Ushiro Udoroshi Pull down from behind, in Tomiki Aikido known as Ushiro Ate Ushiro Ukemi Backward breakfalls W Wa Harmony, accord and co-ordination Wake Gamae Sword stance with sword pointed down and back Waki Gatame Arm lock, 10th technique of Tomiki Kihon No Kata (Hiji Waza), see also Rokyo Wakizashi Short sword Waza Techniques Y Yamae Stop Yari Spear Yoko Side Yokomen Side of the head Yokomen Uchi Outside vertical strike to side of head Yoko ukemi Sidewards breakfall Yonkyo 4th teaching, Tekubi Osae or forearm pin, also known as Kimi Osae, Dai Yonkyo, Yonkyo Tekubi Osae Yonkyo Tekubi Osae See Yonkyo Yubi Fingers Yudansha Senior grades (dan grades) Z Zanshin Balanced and aware state Zarei Bow from sitting position Zazen Meditation posture and exercise employed in Zen Buddhism Zempo Kaiten Ukemi Forward rolling breakfall, also known as Mae Ukemi, Zempo Ukemi Undo and Zempo Kaiten Undo Zempo Kaiten Undo Forward rolling exercise, also known as Mae Ukemi, Zempo Ukemi Undo and Zempo Kaiten Ukemi Zempo Ukemi Undo Forward rolling exercise, also known as Mae Ukemi Zempo Kaiten Undo and Zempo Kaiten Ukemi Zen Intuitive discipline of enlightenment derived from older schools of Buddhism Zengo Undo Arm extension static pivot exercise Zenshin Moving forwards Zori Sandals worn off the mat to help keep the mat clean MAIN SITE Home | What is Aikido | About the Association | Training times & venues | Resources | Links | Contact us INFORMATION ON THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL TOMIKI AIKIDO FESTIVAL Festival start page | Venue | Australian supporters | Schedule | Registration costs |  Travel & accommodation | Competition criteria | Competition rules | Grading information | Humour