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CHIBURI: "Removing blood from the sword." A sharp stroke of the sword done in such a way as to shake off the blood accumulated from previous cutting actions.
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DAN: A term used in the Japanese martial arts for anyone who has achieved the rank of at least first-degree black belt.
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DOJO: "The place of the way." A training hall or gymnasium where Japanese martial arts are practiced.
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GI: A Japanese term for martial arts uniform.
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GYAKU: "Reverse" or "opposite."
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HAJIME: "Begin." Referee's command used to start a Japanese martial arts match.
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HAKAMA: "Divided skirt." The skirt-like trousers or culottes primarily worn in kendo, aikido, iaido, and sometimes the upper ranks of judo.
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HASUJI: “edge line” Quality of the sword angle as judged by the sound of the Ha/Hi.
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HIDARI: Left or left side.
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JUBAN: Under komono worn under a formal montsuki kimono
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KATA: A series of prearranged maneuvers practiced in many of the Oriental martial arts in order for one to become proficient in techniques.
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KIAI: "Spirit meeting." A loud shout or yell of self-assertion
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MA AI: The distance between two opponents.
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MIGI: "Right" or "right side."
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MON: family crest.
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MONTSUKI: Formal kimono top with with mon (family crest).
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OBI: Belt.
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REI: A command to bow.
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RENMEI: A federation, league, or union of Japanese martial arts clubs.
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RENSHU: Practice or training period.
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RYU: "Way," "school," or "method." A term used as a suffix after almost all styles of Japanese martial arts.
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SANPO: "walk" the command during kata to move to starting position
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SEIZA: "Correct sitting." A kneeling position
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SEMPAI: "Senior." Usually denotes any senior by age, rank, position or social standing.
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SENSEI: Teacher
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SHINKEN: "Real sword."
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TATAMI: Straw mat.
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