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elementor-size-default\">Vocabulary<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd9d19e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd9d19e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>AI \u2013 Harmony, the central concept of budo. In Japanese philosophy, harmony is regarded as the fundamental essence of nature and all living beings. \u201cAi\u201d is always represented as a circle, and it is very similar to the Chinese concept of Tao.   <\/p><p>AIKIDO \u2013 Path to harmony  <\/p><p>ATEMI-WAZA \u2013 Attack to the location of nerve and pressure or weak points  <\/p><p>BO \u2013 A long wooden staff (160\u2013280 cm), most commonly made of oak.<\/p><p>BU \u2013 Combat.  <\/p><p>BUDO \u2013 Fighting path. A common name for Japanese martial art.   <\/p><p>BUDOKA \u2013 A practitioner of budo.<\/p><p>BUSHI \u2013 Warrior. <\/p><p>BUSHIDO \u2013 The Way of the Warrior.  <\/p><p>Giri \u2013 Duty<br>Shiki \u2013 Determination<br>Ansha \u2013 Nobility<br>Fudo \u2013 Strength of character<br>Dougo \u2013 Magnanimity<br>Ninyo \u2013 Humanity<br>These principles were published by Nitobe Inazo in his book Bushido, which was released in 1899.<\/p><p>CHUDAN \u2013 Middle (at height of chest)<\/p><p>DAN \u2013 Master level, degree (black belt)     <\/p><p>DO \u2013 The Way. A path of spiritual discipline through which a person seeks to achieve balance with oneself and the surrounding environment.<\/p><p>DOJO \u2013 Training hall or studio. <\/p><p>EMPI \u2013 Elbow<\/p><p>GEDAN \u2013 Lower (at height of hip).<\/p><p>GERI \u2013 Kick. <\/p><p>HAJIME \u2013 Start!<\/p><p>HIDARI \u2013 Left.<\/p><p>HIZA \u2013 Knee.   <\/p><p>JO \u2013 A 128 cm long wooden staff. The jo can be used for strikes, thrusts, sweeps, and joint locks. It is also suitable for sword defense. Strikes and thrusts are typically aimed at the body\u2019s nerve points, with the most common targets being the bridge of the nose, temples, and upper part of the diaphragm.<\/p><p>JODAN \u2013 Upper (at height of head).<\/p><p>JU \u2013 Soft, adaptable, and flexible technique. <\/p><p>JU-JUTSU \u2013 Soft technique.    <\/p><p>JU-JUTSUKA \u2013 Devotee of ju-jutsu. <\/p><p>JU-JUTSU GI \u2013 Ju-jutsu uniform\/suit.JODO \u2013 Kamppailutaito, kepin tie.<\/p><p>JUDO \u2013 Soft path.<\/p><p>KAKATO \u2013 Foot heel.<\/p><p>KANSETZU-WAZA \u2013 Joint techniques.<\/p><p>KARATE \u2013 Empty hand.<\/p><p>KATA \u2013 Form. A kata is a sequence of movements consisting of techniques performed against an imagined opponent.   <\/p><p>KATANA \u2013 A slightly curved, long sword with a single cutting edge. It is one of the weapons used by samurai and was carried in the belt so that it could be drawn quickly.   <\/p><p>KIRITZ \u2013 Stand up.  <\/p><p>KOTE \u2013 Wrist.  <\/p><p>KIMONO \u2013 A traditional Japanese long and wide garment kept in place with a belt, called an obi. Historically, both men and women wore kimonos, but today they are mainly worn by women. Sumo referees wear kimonos during official events and competitions. The European adaptation of the kimono is called a yofuku. <\/p><p>KYU \u2013 Trainee\/student level, degree (colour belt) <\/p><p>MAE \u2013 Front.       <\/p><p>MAITTA \u2013 Surrender (if unable to tap).  <\/p><p>MIGI \u2013 Right.   <\/p><p>MOKUSO \u2013 Meditation.<\/p><p>MOROTE \u2013 Two-handed.   <\/p><p>NAGE \u2013 Throw.<\/p><p>NAGE-WAZA \u2013 Suuri.<\/p><p>NE-WAZA \u2013 Throwing techniques.<\/p><p>NIKKYU &#8211; Second joint lock to the wrist.  <\/p><p>OBI \u2013 Belt for ju-jutsu uniform.<\/p><p>RANDORI \u2013 Sparring.<\/p><p>REI \u2013 Bow, salute.<\/p><p>RYU \u2013 Dragon, school, or style.  <\/p><p>SAN \u2013 \u201cThree.\u201d A syllable added after a name to show respect, equivalent to Mr., Mrs., or Miss, depending on gender and marital status.<\/p><p>SEIZA \u2013 Formal way of sittin (kneeling).  <\/p><p>SEIZA \u2013 Formal way of sittin (kneeling).<\/p><p>SEMPAI \u2013 Older, senior, instructor (student belt, kyu)   <\/p><p>SENSEI \u2013 Master, instructor (black 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