Terms and Definitions

Aite– Opponent
Anatoshi- Trapping
Ashiko- Foot band with spikes
Ate- Strike
Bujutsu- Horsemanship
Barai- Sweep
Bisento– Long battlefield halberd
Bojutsu- Bostaff fighting
Bo Ryaku- Strategy
Boshi Ken– Thumb strike
Budo– Martial way
Budoka– Student of the martial way
Bugie– Martial arts
Bujin– Warrior spirit
Bujutsu- Martial arts techniques
Bushi- Warrior
Bushido- Way of the warrior
Chi- Earth
Chi Mon- Geography
Cho Ho– Espionage
Chu– Middle
Chunin– Intermediate ninja
Daisho– Pair of swords
Daito– Large sword
Dakenjutsu- Striking, kicking, blocking
Do- Way
Dojo- training hall
Doko- Angry tiger
Dori- To capture or seize
Empi- Elbow strike
Fu- Wind
Fudo Ken- immovable fist
Fudoshin- Immovable spirit
Fudoza- Immovable seat
Fukiya- Blowgun
Futari Dori- grappling with two Opponents
Gaeshi- Counter attack
Gake- Hook
Ganseki Nage- throwing the big rock
Garami- Entangle
Gawa-Side
Gedan Uke- Low block
Genin- beginning ninja
Genjutsu- Art of illusion
Geri- Kick
Gi- Martial arts uniform
Godai- Five elements
Gokui– Secret
Gotono– using natural elements for evasion
Gyaku– reverse
Hai- Yes
Haibu Yori- From behind
Hajime- Begin
Hajutsu- escaping techniques
Han- Half
Hanbo- 3 foot staff
Hanbojutsu- 3 foot staff fighting
Happa Ken- One handed strike
Hasso- Attack
Heiho- Combat strategy
Henka- Variation
Hensojutsu- Disguise and impersonation arts
Hicho- flying bird
Hidari- Left
Hiji- Elbow
Hiki- Pull
Hishi- Dried water chestnut caltrops
Hodoki- escapes
Hojo- Bind, tie up
Hojutsu- Firearm arts
Iai- Sword drawing
Igadama- Iron caltrops
Inpo- Hiding
Intonjutsu- Escape and concealment
Iri- Enter
Itami- Pain
Jo– Four-foot staff
Jodan Uke– High block
Junan Taiso- Body conditioning
Jutaijutsu- Grappling
Jutsu- Techniques
Ka- Fire
Kaeshi- Counter attack
Kagi- Hook
Kaiten- Rolling breakfalls
Kaiten Ken- Open hand
Kakusi Geri- Hidden Kick
Kamae- Posture or stance
Kamiza- Shrine
Kata– Set of movements
Katana– Sword
Katate- One hand
Kayakujutsu– Fire and explosive arts
Kenjutsu- Sword fighting
Keppan- Blood oath
Keri- Kick
Ki- Spirit
Kiai- Focused shout
Kikaku Ken- Demon horns fist
Kiriage- Upwards cut
Kiten Ken- Sword hand strike (shuto)
Ko Ashi- Small steps
Kodachi- Small sword
Kogoroshi- Finger breaking
Koho- Back
Koho Geri- Back kick
Koho Kaiten– Back roll
Koku- Tiger sky
Kokyu– Breath
Koppo Ken- Thumb knuckle strike
Koppojutsu- (Bone) breaking techniques
Koryu- Traditional
Kuden– Oral Teachings
Kuji- Nine syllables
Kuji In- Hand posturing
Kujikiri- Protective grid slashing
Kumiuchi- Grappling and close fighting
Kunoichi– Female ninja
Kusari Fundo– Chain with end weights
Kusari Gama- Weighted chain with sickle
Kuzushi– Break opponents’ balance
Kojitsu Tenkan Ho- Philosophy
Kyoketsu– Cord and dagger
Kyoman– Observation
Kyu- Green belt
Kyusho- Pressure point
Mai Kaiten- Front roll
Maki- Winding

Makimono- Scrolls
Matte- Wait
Mawashi- Rotate
Mawashi Geri– Round kick
Meiso- Meditation
Meijin– Master
Metsubushi- Blinding powder
Meysubushi- Distraction
Men Uchi- Strike to the head
Menkyo- Teaching certificate
Migi- Right
Mizu- Water
Mokuso- Meditate
Morote- Both hands
Mute- No hands
Muto Dori- unarmed sword defense
Nagare- To flow
Nage- Throw
Nagashi- Flow
Naginata- Halberd
Naname- Diagonal
Neko te- Finger tip weapons
Nin- Endurance or stealth
Ninpo- Higher order of Ninjutsu
Nuki Ashi– Sweeping step
Ninki- Specialized ninja tools
Obi- Belt
Odashi- Long sword
Omote- Outside
Oni- Devil
Oni Gedeki– Crushing the little devil
Osae- Press down
Oshigiri- sword push cut
Osoto Gake- Great outside hook
Oten- Cartwheel
Randori- Sparring
Rei- Bow
Ryote- Two hands
Ryomune Dori- Two handed chest grab
Ryu- School or dragon
Sakki- Intuition of attack
Saya- Scabbard
Satori- Enlightenment
Seishin Teki Kyoyo- Spiritual Refinement
Seiza- Kneeling
Sempai- Senior student
Sensei– Teacher
Shaken– Throwing stars
Shako Ken- Claw strike
Shi- Finger
Shihan– Senior instructor
Shikko- Walking on knees
Shikan Ken- Extended knuckle strike
Shikomi Zue- Sword cane
Shin- Heart
Shinai- Bamboo sword
Shinken Gata- Real combat training
Shinobi- Stealth
Shinobi aruki- Ninja walking
Shinpi- Mysticism
Shishin Ken- Finger needle strike
Shitan Ken- Thumb pressure
Shito Ken- Thumb strike (Boshi ken)
Shizen Ken- Natural body weapon
Shomen- Front
Shoten no jutsu- Tree climbing
Shuki Ken- Elbow strike
Shurinkenjutsu- Blade throwing
Shuko- Hand band with spikes
Shuto Ken- Sword hand strike
Soku Gyaku- Toe strike
Soke- Grandmaster
Sokki Ken- Knee strike
Sukuho Geri- Side kick
Sokuho Tobi- Side leap
Soku Yaku- Sole or heel strike
Sokugyaku Geri- Toe kick
Sui- Water
Sui Ren- Water training
Sutemi Nage– Sacrificial throw
Tabi- Traditional Japanese footwear
Taihenjutsu- Body movement
Tai Ken- Body, body hurtling strikes
Taijutsu- Unarmed/ Body skill
Take- Bamboo
Taisabaki- Natural body movement
Taiso- Body conditioning
Taki Ori- Breaking bamboo
Tanto- Knife
Tantojutsu- Knife fighting
Tatami- Straw mat
Te- Hand
Teki- Enemy
Tenmon- Meteorology
Tesson- Iron war fan
Tetsubushi- Metal caltrops
Toamijutsu- Fish net techniques
Tobi- Leap
Tobi Keri- Leap with a kick
Tori- One who executes
Tsuba– Sword handguard
Tsugi Bune- Collapsible boat
Tsuki- Thrust
Uchi Gata– Take down using legs
Uke– One who receives
Ukemi– Breakfalls
Ura- Inside
Wakizashi– Short sword
Waza- Techniques
Ya- Arrow
Yamabushi- Mountain warrior priest
Yame- Stop
Yari- Spear
Yoi- Ready
Yoko Geri- Side kick
Yoko Aruki- Sideways walking
Yoroi- Armor
Yubi- Finger
Yumi- Bow
Zenpo Kaiten- Front roll
Zenpo Geri- Front kick

Ichi- One
Ni- Two
San– Three
Shi- Four
Go- Five
Roku- Six
Shichi- Seven
Hachi– Eight
Ku– Nine
Ju- Ten