| GLOSSARY |
| Since a lot of what's said in the dojo is in Japanese it's useful to have a clue what it all means. |
| Here are some words. For a huge dictionary of every jitsu-related word you could ever want to know go here. |
| SENSEI- instructor/teacher REI- bow TATAMI- mat DOJO- training hall OBE- belt GI- suit UKEMI- breakfall YAME- stop YOI- get ready MATTE- wait HAJIME- start JIU- gentle/compliant JITSU- practical techniques AI- harmony UKE- partner - "throwee" TORI- partner - "thrower" ATEMI- striking GERI- kick O- major KO- minor GARI- reap GAKE- hook NAGE- throw WAZA- technique GOSHI/KOSHI- hip ASHI- leg/ ankle HIZA- knee YOKO- side USHIRO- rear MAE- front |