Terminology
International Matayoshi Kobudo Association

Terminology

  • Age Rising
  • Ago Jaw
  • Akagashi Red Oak – Wood Used in Making Weapons
  • Ana Hole, Opening
  • Arigato Gozaimasu Thank You
  • Ashi Leg or Foot
  • Ashi Yubi Toes
  • Barai Sweep
  • Bo Wooden Staff
  • Bo Jutsu Art of the Staff
  • Bokken Wooden Sword
  • Bunkai Analysis, Interpreting Kata
  • Chimu Liver
  • Chudan Middle Level, Mid-Section
  • Chushin Heart Centre
  • Dachi Stance
  • Dai Large, Big – Used in Kata Names
  • Dan Degree – of Black Belt Ranks
  • Kamiza Upper Seat or Shrine
  • Karada To Bugu Issho Weapon and Body are One
  • Saigo Last Technique
  • Saisho First Technique
  • Sagarimasu Go Backwards
  • Shugo Line Up