General Terms
| Term | Japanese | Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dojo | 道場 | 도장 | Place of training |
| Doshu | 道主 | 도주 | Head of the aikido lineage |
| Kaiso | 開祖 | 창시자 | The Founder, Morihei Ueshiba |
| Keiko | 稽古 | 수련 | Training; practicing techniques in the dojo |
| Tori | 取り | 토리 | The person who applies the technique |
| Uke | 受け | 우케 | The person who receives the technique |
| Waza | 技 | 와자 | Technique |
| Kokyu-ryoku | 呼吸力 | 호흡력 | “Breath power”; the power unique to aikido that comes from the whole body |
| Atemi | 当て身 | 당신기 | A feint or strike, e.g. toward the partner’s face |
| Maai | 間合い | 간합 | Distance between you and your partner |
| Issoku no maai | 一足の間合い | 한걸음 간합 | The distance you can cover with one step |
| Seichusen | 正中線 | 정중선 | The center line of the body |
| Metsuke | 目付 | 메쓰케 | Where you place your gaze |
| Kuzushi | 崩し | 쿠즈시 | Breaking your partner’s balance |
| Omote | 表 | 오모테 | Techniques that enter in front of the partner |
| Ura | 裏 | 우라 | Techniques that enter behind the partner |
Last updated November 1, 2026 · This book continues to be revised after publication.
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