Terminology of Ju-Jitsu

Here is a list of basic terminology used within Ju-Jitsu it is optional for students to use Japanese terminology.

   
Numbers
Ich = One Roku = Six
Ni = Two Sechi = Seven
San = Three Hechi = Eight
Chi = Four Kju = Nine
Go = Five Ju = Ten
   
Tai = Body
Ashi = Leg Hiza = Knee
Goshi / Koshi = Hip Kote = Wrist
Hiji / Empi = Elbow Te = Hand
Hara = Abdomen  
   
Dojo = Training Hall
Sensei = Teacher Kata = Pre-set of Techniques
Tori = Person applying technique Uki = Person who the technique is applied to
Tatami = Mat Rei = Bow
Yame = Stop / Halt Hajime = Begin
Ma-ai = Distance Evaluation Shikka = Knee Walking
Seiza = Kneeling Position Kiai = Loud Shout / Scream
Ki = Spirit, inner energy Karsu = Resuscitation
Gi = Training Suit Hakama = Traditional Divided, Skirt
   
Waza = Techniques
Nage = Throws Atemi = Strikes
Keri = Kicks Uke = Blocks
Osaekomi = Hold downs Kansetsu = Locks
Shime / Jime = Strangles Kuzushi = Balance breaking
Sen-no-sen = Pre-emptive strike Go-no-sen = Counter Strike
Sutemi = Sacrifice Throws Kumite = Sparring
Tai-sabaki = Body Movement Randori = Free practise
Ukimi = Break fall  
 
Weapons
Bo = Long Staff (6ft) Jo = Short Staff (4'6")
Tonfa =  Wooden Baton Nunchaka = Rice Flail
Tanto = Knife Tanjo = Stick (Short)
Kubaton = Steel Pin Sai = Trident shaped knife
Kama = Small Sythe Katana = Japanese Sword
Bokken = Practise Sword  
   
Positions
Hidari = Left Migi = Right
Chudan = Middle Gedan = Lower