| A |
| Ago-oshi | Pushing : Chin. |
| Ai | Japanese term for “Harmony”. |
| Aiki | A form of self defence (lit. Harmony of spirit). |
| Aikido | The “way” of Aiki |
| Aite | Opponent, partner. |
| Arashi | Storm. |
| Ashi | Foot or leg. |
| Ashi-no-ura | Sole. |
| Ashi-no-ko | Instep. |
| Ashi-waza | Foot or leg techniques. |
| Ashi-yube | Toe or toes. |
| Atama | Head. |
| Ate | Strike, hit. |
| Atemi | Hitting or punching technique. |
| Awasete-Ippon | Referee’s word if contestant scores two half points. |
| Awase-waza | Two half points. |
| Ayumi-ashi | A manner of walking in which each foot leads the other successively. (Natural walking). |
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| B | |
| Bo | “Stave” a six foot staff used in Bo-jutsu. |
| Budo | Fighting art of Japan. Martial Way. |
| Bushi | A knight of Feudal Japan (Samurai). |
| Bushido | The moral and ethical code of the Bushi. The way of the Samurai (Warrior). |
| Butsukari | Randori in which one performs the attacking actions. Usually a student with a teacher. |
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| C | |
| Chitsai | Small. |
| Chikara | Strength. |
| Chugaeri | Forward rolling breakfall. |
| Chui | A caution – penalty of 5 points. |
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| D | |
| Daki | To scoop up. |
| Dan | Black belt grade |
| De | To come out, advance. |
| Do | (a) Way, path. (b) Side of body. |
| Dojo | Judo exercise hall. |
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