Basic Movements
| Term | Japanese | Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamae | 構え | 겨눔 자세 | Stance |
| Hanmi | 半身 | 반신 | The basic stance with the body turned at an angle |
| Migi hanmi / Hidari hanmi | 右半身 / 左半身 | 우반신 / 좌반신 | Right foot forward / left foot forward |
| Ai-hanmi | 相半身 | 맞서 | You and your partner have the same foot forward |
| Gyaku-hanmi | 逆半身 | 엇서 | You and your partner have opposite feet forward |
| Tegatana | 手刀 | 수도 | “Hand sword”; the edge of the open hand |
| Kiriage / Kirioroshi | 斬り上げ / 斬り下ろし | 베어 올리기 / 베어 내리기 | Cutting up / cutting down |
| Tsuridashi | つり出し | 쓰리다시 | Leading the partner upward as if lifting them out |
| Tai sabaki | 体さばき | 몸놀림 | Body movement that changes your position relative to the partner |
| Irimi | 入身 | 입신 | Entering to the partner’s side |
| Tenkan | 転換 | 전환 | Turning the body on the front foot |
| Tenshin | 転身 | 전신 | Opening the body to the side to move out of the line |
| Ukemi | 受け身 | 낙법 | Falling or rolling safely to protect the body |
| Koho ukemi | 後方受け身 | 후방낙법 | Backward fall |
| Koho kaiten ukemi | 後方回転受け身 | 후방 회전 낙법 | Backward roll |
| Zenpo kaiten ukemi | 前方回転受け身 | 전방 회전 낙법 | Forward roll |
Last updated November 1, 2026 · This book continues to be revised after publication.
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