An Introduction to the Art

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 Glasgow University Shorinji Kempo Club 2006
 Welcome to GUSKC!

This booklet is aimed to give you an introduction to Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial
art that has limitless possibilities to improve you in both body and mind.
Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art that at its core attempts to improve you by
creating a health body and mind and teaching self defence techniques. It tries to imbue
each student with the confidence and ideals to stand up for what is right. With this aim it
hopefully develops a person who is better suited to benefiting society as a whole. It does
not teach you to start confrontations but gives you the ability to protect yourself if
needed. Shorinji Kempo is taught on a voluntary basis - instructors do not make their
livings from teaching the art.

A Brief History

Shorinji Kempo was founded by a Zen monk named Doshin So in Tadostu, on the island
of Shikoku, Japan shortly after World War Two. Doshin So's main aim was to contribute
towards the rebuilding of Japanese society after it had been devastated by war and defeat.
Social order had broken down, leaving in its place a situation where the strong and
ruthless could dominate the weak. Using techniques he learnt during his youth in Japan
and travels in China, he developed a system of fighting that aimed to produce individuals
that had the ability and motivation to defend themselves and others. It was also intended
to be a means of teaching his brand of Buddhist philosophy, with the main aim of
working towards a society - and ultimately a world - where people would not resort to
force to resolve disputes. Doshin So's key thought was that, "Everything depends on the
quality of the person". Evil things happen largely because decent people lack the will or
the capacity to resist them. Shorinji Kempo is designed to give people both the will and
capacity to stand up for what they think is right.

The founder of Shorinji Kempo and one of his calligraphies depicting the essence of Shorinji Kempo:
Live half for yourself and half for others.

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Shorinji Kempo started spreading outside Japan during the
late 1960s. It was brought to Britain in 1974 by Sensei
Tameo Mizuno, 8th Dan Sei Hanshi (Senior Master) and is
steadily growing, not least through the University system in
the UK. Britain is the only country in the world other than
Japan where an annual University Training Seminar (UTS)
is held solely for the members of University clubs.

Mizuno Sensei
Origins of the Art
The origins of Shorinji Kempo can be traced back to India almost 5000 years ago.
Legend has it that these traditional Indian martial arts were taken to the Far East by
Bodhidharma about 1500 years before the present day. He is said to have incorporated
them into the disciplines practised by Buddhist monks to strengthen them for meditation.
As Buddhism spread through China, such training became the main form of spiritual
training for the monks in the Shaolin temples. Within the monasteries many forms of
Kempo were created and practised until the Boxer rebellion in the late 19th Century. This
resulted in these Shaolin schools becoming underground societies. Doshin So trained
within these societies and on his return to Japan systematised the techniques he had
learned, adding his own techniques and philosophies, to create Shorinji Kempo.

Shorinji Kempo Hombu (Headquarters) in Tadotsu, Japan.

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What to Expect
Shorinji Kempo training teaches self defence techniques, philosophy, meditation and
acupressure techniques.

The self defence elements of Shorinji Kempo consist

of goho and juho techniques. Goho (hard method)
consists of techniques that include striking with
punches and kicks, dodging and blocking attacks.
Juho (soft method) involves defending against grabs
to which you either escape or throw the attacker and
subdue them with a hold. All the techniques work on
physiological principles that require no effort or
strength to be effective. For this reason Shorinji
Sensei Kawashima perfoming nage
waza (a throwing techique). Kempo is an art that caters for all sizes, shapes and
genders.

The philosophy underlying Shorinji

Kempo ultimately comes from the
teachings of Doshin So, its founder.
All martial arts started out with this
kind of philosophical basis, but as
practised in the West this has been
increasingly de-emphasised. You
might go through your entire life
without having to actually fight
someone. In the end, the reasons for
Sensei Mizuno conducting howa (a philosophy talk)
practising martial arts have to go
at the 2004 Southampton UTS.
beyond mere self defence.
The final two aspects of training are seiho (acupressure techniques) and zazen meditation.
The acupressure is a therapeutic system developed over thousands of years to promote
good health. Using shiatsu-like massage techniques it relaxes muscles, relieves tension
and regulates circulation. Zazen meditation is practised in class to calm the mind and
promote breathing control. It is at this point the Dokun - a concise statement of Shorinji
Kempo philosophy - is recited to reaffirm the reasons for practice.

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The Glasgow Club

The Glasgow Branch was founded in the late 1970s by Sensei Benny Wang, a 2nd dan
from Malyasia. As with most University clubs there has been a steady turnover of
students and instructors over the years and the club is currently run by Sensei Tony Leith
(3rd dan).
Glasgow alumni have a habit of getting about, club members have recently trained in
Australia, Canada, Portugal, Sweden and Japan (including at WSKO headquarters).
Sensei John McCulloch, 5th dan, WSKO councillor and branch master of Torontorddojo,
began his Shorinji Kempo career in Glasgow, as did Sensei Adrian Simpson, 3 dan
branch master at City University in London and Sensei James Woodward, 2nd dan and
branch master of the Durham University club.
Also, we are currently in the process of establishing a twinning relationshipth with the
Hokkaido University club in Japan whose branch master, Nosaka Sensei, 7 dan and
WSKO instructor visited Glasgow during last summer and hope to return again soon.

The Benefits to You

Sensei Terry Goodman with Glasgow kenshi Sensei Tony Leith (left)
at The Crown Inn, Southampton. training at the 2004 UTS

The benefits of training in Shorinji Kempo are an improved state of mind and health as
well as learning self defence techniques. As a club we aim to provide you with practice in
the art of Shorinji Kempo, taught by highly qualified instructors. Our aim is to take you
from beginner to black belt within four years. We have a strong social spirit within the
club and regularly enjoy a well earned drink after training. You will also get the

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opportunity once a year to participate in the University Training Seminar where you will
spend a weekend training at a University club within the UK where you will receive
instruction from the chief instructor of the British Shorinji Kempo Federation, Mizuno
Sensei, as well as other highly ranked instructors, often including a visiting instructor
from Japan.

Glasgow club members at the 2005 UTS in Durham

Some highlights from the next twelve months include:a trip to Sweden for an
international training camp at the end of October, a visit by Mizuno Sensei in November,
the GUSKC Christmas Meal, and the biggest event of the academic year; our hosting of
the 2007 UTS! Next October there'll Trip to Japan for the 60th anniversary of Shorinji
Kempo which will undoubtedly include a visit to the World Shorinji Kempo headquarters
and a chance to train there under the absolute top instructors in the world. Several club
members have been to Japan fairly recently and will tell you that it's a trip not to be
missed!!

Getting Started
Simply turn up to one of the following sessions in comfortable loose clothing and have a
go - it's as simple as that!
Monday 8:45 to 10:30pm
Thursday 6:35 to 8.35pm
Saturday 2:15 to 4:15pm
Monday and Saturday classes are held in the Exercise Studio on Level 4 of the Stevenson
Building, Thursdays class is at Garscube. Attendance at all three classes every week is
NOT mandatory but there is a simple rule of thumb; the more you train, the faster you
will progress.

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How to Learn
You'll notice pretty early on that a lot of the training vocabulary we use is Japanese. This
is simply because Shorinji Kempo began in Japan. This provides the huge advantage of
being able to train in any Shorinji Kempo dojo anywhere in the world and still know
what's going on. Many members of the Glasgow University club have trained in various
parts of the world - including Japan itself - surviving purely on 'Kempo Japanese'.
You learn the self defence techniques initially by watching your instructors and copying
them. If you don't understand something; ask!
When you watch a technique being demonstrated you should be asking yourself some
basic questions. For example, think about the following:
What are the stances being used by the attacker and the defender?
What 's the attack?
What 's the defence?
Are there any special points or subtleties to remember?
This way you can build up your own set of reference notes, which can be invaluable
when preparing for a grading.
As for the philosophy topics, there is a Shorinji Kempo textbook, the Tokuhon, which
contains everything you need to know up to your black belt grading. It is a very good
idea to read specific topics and then discuss them with your fellow kenshi and instructors.
Again, make notes!

Advancement
As in all martial arts, there is a ranking system. In Shorinji Kempo it goes as follows,
with approximate time scales for advancing through the grades, if training regularly
(twice a week):
5th Kyu (White Belt) Day One
4th Kyu (Yellow Belt) + 3 months (20 classes)
3rd Kyu (Green Belt) + 3 months (20 classes)
2nd Kyu (Blue Belt) + 6 months (40 classes)
1st Kyu (Brown Belt) + 6 months (40 classes)
Shodan (1st Level Black Belt) + 1 year (80 classes)

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These are minimum times between gradings as laid down by WSKO, but even so it can
be seen that grading to Shodan can be done within a 3 year degree course, and is certainly
within reach of those doing a 4 year Honours degree.

Sensei Chris Lloyd (Oxford University Dojo) conducting a grading examination.

The purpose of a grading is not to prove how hard you can hit your grading partner, or
how much you can hurt them with your throwing and pinning techniques. It is for you to
test yourself and each grade should be looked on as a marker in your own progression in
Shorinji Kempo both physically (the self defence techniques) and mentally (the short
essays you will have to write about the philosophy of Shorinji Kempo).
You do this, of course, by demonstrating to the grading instructor that you know your
techniques and can apply them successfully under pressure and that you've read and
understood the philosophy textbook. It is the responsibility of your teachers to judge
when you are ready to grade, but you will be encouraged to advance as quickly as
possible.

Costs
Unfortunately, there's no such thing as a free dinner so there are various costs that have to
be borne by club members:
Provisional Membership: 5. This covers club membership and your first
month's training insurance, This gives you time to
decide if Shorinji Kempo is for you rather then making
you stump up for full membership on your first day.

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 Full Membership: 35. British Shorinji Kempo Federation (BSKF) and
the World Shorinji Kempo Organisation (WSKO).
WSKO membership is a one off payment.
Membership Renewal: 33. Payable every April to the BSKF.
Instruction fees: 15 per term (first term free for beginners). These
fees do not go directly to the instructors but go towards
their expenses when attending compulsory instructors
seminars.
Other things you will need to purchase, as and when you decide to become a full
member, are:
Dogi. This is the familiar white suit worn by most martial artists and will cost 15 if
ordered through the club - we get a good rate from our supplier!
A copy of the Tokuhon, the textbook outlining the philosophy of Shorinji Kempo, an
understanding of which is required to progress through the ranking system. This costs
14.
Grading fees are paid by the candidate. These start at 18 for the 4th Kyu (white to
yellow belt) grading and increase by about 5 - 10 each time as you progress to
higher levels.
Please visit the club's website for more information about the Glasgow University club
such as contact details, a calendar of events, the address for our internet news group and
links to other sites of interest. It can be found at: www.gla.ac.uk/clubs/shorinji
For more information on Shorinji Kempo in general, please have a look at the BSKF and
WSKO websites which can be found at www.bskf.org and
http://www.shorinjikempo.or.jp/wsko/index.html respectively.

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 Resources

What follows is some general information on safety and etiquette in training. You'll also
find instructions on how to tie your belt properly, a copy of the Dokun, which is a
concise version of the Shorinji Kempo statement of purpose and a copy of the 4th Kyu
(white to yellow belt) syllabus which contains everything you have to know for your first
grading. Finally, there is a list of Japanese words commonly used in Shorinji Kempo
along with their English translations.

GUSKC Safety Policy

Training in a martial art such as Shorinji Kempo carries an element of risk. This should
be borne in mind by both instructors and kenshi (students of Shorinji Kempo) in the
dojo (training hall).
This statement should not be construed as a disclaimer of responsibility by the Glasgow
University Shorinji Kempo Club (hereafter GUSKC). It is the responsibility of GUSKC
instructors to run classes safely and ensure that, as far as possible, kenshi are not
injured themselves and do not injure others. However, some responsibility must
devolve to individuals in this matter.

In any unincorporated association, the trustees (or the officers of the association in the
trustees' default) can be sued. Therefore, all senior kenshi who may be involved in
instructing duties should carry Instructors Indemnity Insurance. At least one such
indemnified instructor should be present at every GUSKC class.

Specific Precautions for Individuals

1. Before commencing training, kenshi should make their instructors aware of any
health conditions that may affect their ability to participate fully in classes.
Conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes or cardiovascular problems
require particular attention. However, non-chronic problems such as recent
muscle injuries, viral infections etc. should also be reported.

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 2. Kenshi with scheduled conditions should confirm with their doctors that
Shorinji Kempo training is suitable for them and should provide a medical
certificate to that effect.
3. Kenshi should always ensure that they train within the levels of their own
abilities and state of fitness, including ensuring that they have had adequate food
and fluid intake during the day. It is encouraged that you bring a bottle of water to
class with you - there are regular water breaks to prevent dehydration.

4. If an individual has to leave a class because of illness or injury, they must inform
the class instructor and be accompanied by a senior kenshi.
5. No jewellery of any sort should be worn during training sessions, particularly
piercings and including fabric and leather bracelets, watches etc. All such items
are capable of causing injury to both the wearer and to training partners.
6. Finger and toe-nails should be kept short and clean at all times. PLEASE
OBSERVE THIS POINT as the most common injury in the dojo is getting a cut
from a training partner's long nails.
7. Long hair should be tied back.
8. All kenshi must become members of the British Shorinji Kempo Federation
(hereafter BSKF) at the earliest possible opportunity, to take advantage of the
personal accident insurance policy offered by the Federation. At time of writing
(September 2006), this insurance is available through Guthrie Herrington & Co.
Ltd, on behalf of the BSKF.

Instructors Responsibilities

(a) Insurance
i) All GUSKC instructors should carry Instructors Indemnity Insurance, in addition
to being members of the BSKF.

(b) New Members

i) Instructors should ensure that new kenshi receive a copy of the GUSKC Safety
Policy and understand the section Specific Precautions for Individuals. They
should also check that these requirements are met by each individual.

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 ii) Instructors should be satisfied that the attitude of new kenshi to Shorinji Kempo
training is such that they will not be a danger to themselves or to other members
of the dojo.

(c) Safe Training Areas

i) In general, Shorinji Kempo training requires sprung floors. When these are not
available, training should only take place if non-slip, martial arts training mats are
used to cover the floor of the dojo.
ii) The floor area must be uncluttered and clean. Personal belongings should be kept
well away from the training area. The dojo must have adequate lighting and
ventilation.
iii) The training area must not be overcrowded. The guideline given in `Sport in
Higher Education: Code of Practice' is that five square metres should be allowed
for each individual. When this is not possible, classes should be arranged so that
only the correct number of kenshi are training at any one time.
iv) A First-Aid kit should be available at each training session.

(d) Warm-Up
i) Each class should begin with a suitable warm-up and stretching session.
ii) Best practice should be followed in terms of the choice and execution of
exercises. In particular, ballistic stretches should be avoided.

(e) Supervision
i) At least one (indemnified) instructor should be present at all times.
ii) More advanced techniques or areas should not be introduced until kenshi can
correctly and safely apply basic forms and actions.
iv) Any kenshi who leaves the dojo through illness or injury should be accompanied
by an instructor or senior kenshi, until they have recovered or medical assistance
is obtained.
v) Any individual whose behavior is a danger to themselves or others in the dojo
will be required to leave the class.

(f) First Aid

i) Instructors and senior kenshi should undergo training in First Aid, with particular
concentration on sports injuries. Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA)
run courses of this type at various points during the year.

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 Shorinji Kempo Kenshi Etiquettes and Requirements

The following points have been drawn up by the Executive Committee of the British Shorinji Kempo
Federation in order that you may quickly understand what is expected of a student in Shorinji Kempo.

1. CLEANLINESS

A. Make sure you hands and feet are dean. Finger and toe nails should be kept short.
B. Make sure your DOGI (training uniform) is kept clean and in good repair, and always put
a BSKF badge on your DOGI (avoid the embarrassment of having to be told).

2. DISCIPLINE

A. On arrival at the Dojo get changed quickly, then either practice your techniques or
practice some form of exercise. Do not stand aimlessly around talking or sit on the Dojo
floor (unless you are told to do so).
B. Any KENSHI (student of Shorinji Kempo) arriving late will sit in zazen. This is so that
you may prepare yourself for the training session.
C. Ensure that you always address your instructor as 'SENSEI', your captain as 'SHUSHO'
and your Vice-Captain as 'FUKUSHO'. Remember to GASSHO (salute) any of the above
before and after you speak to them. Senior students should be addressed as 'SEMPAI'.
D. Make sure you react with speed to any instructions given to you by the SENSEI,
SHUSHO, FUKUSHO, or any senior student.
E. Make every attempt to be ready for training 10 minutes before the session is due to begin.
F. Make sure that you pay your training fees promptly. The fees are due on the first training
session of each month. Do not wait to be asked. Non-payment of fees may result in
suspension of training.
G. No shoes or jewellery of any description are to be worn in the dojo. Do not eat, drink or
chew gum in the Dojo.

3. BSKF AND WSKO RULES

A. Gradings - a 4th Kyu grading can only be taken if you are member of WSKO for a full 3
months before the first grading (other than approval of your techniques from your Branch
Master). Without a WSKO KENSHI NUMBER you are not entitled to take the 4th Kyu
grading.
B. Lastly, remember if you have any questions or problems that are not related to training
then ask the SHUSHO or the FUKUSHO.

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 Dokun

Seiku

1. Rely on yourself and not on others. No one is as reliable as your own well disciplined
self.
2. By committing evil you defile yourself, by avoiding evil you attain purity.

Seigan

1. In acquiring this art we pledge to honour the founder and not to betray our masters, to
respect our elders and not to slight the young. As comrades we pledge to help each and
cooperate for the accomplishment of these teachings.
2. We pledge to leave our past aside and to devote ourselves to mastering the art as
plainly and naively as infants.
3. We pledge never to perform our art for selfish reasons, but for the benefit of mankind.

Shinjo

1. We are grateful that we are endowed with our souls from Dharma and our bodies from
our parents. We determine to make every effort to return their blessings.
2. We love our country and determine to better the welfare of our people.

3. We love justice, respect humanity, observe courtesy, keep the peace and determine to
be true and brave.
4. We strive to master the art and discipline the body and soul. We love our comrades
and help each other. We cooperate and endeavour to establish an ideal world.

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 Tying your Obi (belt)

Tying your belt correctly can be complicated at first. Hopefully the pictures below will help
you to get it right first time. If not, ask a more senior member - they'll be happy to show you.

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 4th Kyu Syllabus

Goho
Technique name Notes Technical Family
Ryusui Geri Mae & Ushiro. Tai & hiraki gamae. Juji ashi sagari Nio ken
Uchi uke zuki Nio ken
Uwa uke geri Attack with shuto uchi. Juji ashi sagari Nio ken

Juho
Technique name Notes Technical Family
Ude juji gatame Tate gassho gatame, gedan geri Kongo ken
Kote nuki Ura ken, chudan zuki Ryuo ken
Gyaku gote Mae yubi gatame, chudan zuki Ryuka ken
Yori nuki (katate) Kumade zuki Ryuo ken

Ukemi Yoko ukemi Daisharin

Basic Technical Japanese Words

Rei Palms together in salutation

Naore Hands down
Onegaishimasu Please
Arigato gozaimashita Thank you (for teaching me)
Hajime Begin
Yame Stop
Chosoku Breathing control
Kiai Shout
Shugo Assemble
Seiretsu Line up
Kamae Take up position

Counting 1 Ichi 6 Roku

2 Ni 7 Shichi
3 San 8 Hachi
4 Shi 9 Ku
5 Go 10 Ju
Gakka How to behave at the Dojo (see 'Shorinji Kempo Kenshi Etiquettes and
Requirements' above).

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 Shorinji Kempo Dictionary

Below is a list of Japanese terms used in Shorinji Kempo. Translations are not guaranteed to be exact or
comprehensive as they relate specifically to a Shorinji Kempo context. The list aims to contain all words
used in the naming of Shorinji Kempo techniques, and although other words are present, it is not intended
to be a complete reference for all Shorinji Kempo vocabulary. Some words appear twice in the list because
they may have a hard or soft sound (and spelling) depending on the syllable preceding. It is worth noting
these adjustments since in some cases words may appear only under one spelling. Sounds commonly
exchangeable are h/b, h/p, k/g, s/z, t/z.

Age Up Hidari Left

Ai Love Hiji Elbow
Ashi Foot/Leg/Step Hiki Pull
Ate Strike Hiraki Open
Atemi Striking the body (anywhere) Hiza Knee
Baku Bind/Tie up Hokei Pattern encapsulating part of the system
Budo Martial way Ichi One
Byakuren ken Fist of White Lotus. Ichiji Horizontal
Goho techniques in which the defending Ichinyo Unity
arm frequently returns the attack. Idori Seize
Chi Earth (sometimes meaning down/lower) Ippon One point
Chio ken Fist of Earth King. Jodan Top level (head/neck)
Goho family where a multiple attack Juho Soft method (techniques for repelling
begins with a jodan zuki, or a geri grappling attacks)
Chidori Plover (a type of bird that moves Juji Cross (shape)
diagonally) Jun Front (front hand, leg etc.)
Chudan Mid-level (torso) Kaeshi Return
Dai Number, Big Kagite Locked hand
Daisharin Cartwheel (Big Wheel) Kaisin Opening the body
Doji Simultaneous Kakuritsu ken Fist of Standing Crane.
Dori Capture Goho family involving blocking and
Eri Lapel countering with the leg.
Furi Swing Kamae Stance
Fusatsu katsujin Not hurt, but develop (principle of Kani Crab
Shorinji Kempo) Kannuki Gate bar
Gaeshi Return Kata Set form/Single
Gai Outside Katame Pin
Garame Entwine Katate One handed juho attack
Gassho Palms together Ken Fist
Gedan Low level (legs/groin) Ken Zen Ichinyo The unity of mind and body
Giwa ken Fist of righteous harmony. Keri Kick
(Family of kata) Kinteki Groin
Goho Hard method (techniques involving Kiri Cut
strikes) Ko manji ken Fist of Crimson Manji (kata)
Go Ju Ittai The unity of hard and soft Komi Push in
Gyaku Reverse/Rear (hand, leg etc.) Kon Mix
Gyakute Reversed hand Kongo ken Fist of Diamond
Haku Upper arm (Buddhist symbol of indestructible
Han Half truth)
Han tenkan Half turn Attacking/restraining juho family.
Harai (uke) Brush away/Knock away Konoha Leaf (meaning hand)
Hasso (gamae) Stance like holding a beach ball Koshi Cross over/Move over

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Kote Wrist Shorinji Kempo Small forest temple fist system.
Kubi Neck (Shaolin temple in Henan, China)
Kumade Bear hand (heel of hand) Shushu koju Defence before attack
Kumo Spider Shuho Defence
Kusshin Yield (a ducking motion) Shuto Hand blade (side of hand)
Mae Front Sode Sleeve
Maki Wrap So Doshin The founder!
Me Eye(s) Sotai Pair-form
Midare Mixed Sokuto Foot blade (side of foot)
Migi Right (not left) Soto Outside
Morote Two hands on one hand juho attack Sukui Scoop
Muna Chest Tai (gamae) Opposite stance (closed)
Nai Inside Tai sabaki Body movement
Nami Wave Taiki (gamae) Waiting stance
Ni Two Tanen Pair form
Nidan Two level Tanto Dagger
Nio ken Fist of Nio Tate Vertical
(The two Buddhist temple Guardians) Tembin Position on triceps above elbow
Single Jodan attack Goho family. Ten Heaven (sometimes top or upper)
Nuki Elude (escaping from a grab) Tenchi ken Fist of Heaven and Earth
Okuri Send (sometimes leading by the hand) (Family of Kata)
Osae Push Tenkan Turn
Oshi Push Tenno ken Fist of Heaven King
Otoshi Drop/Release/Let fall Multiple attack, jodan first, goho
Rakan ken Fist of Lohan (achiever of Nirvana) family
Juho family involving wrapping/binding Tenshin Pivot/Shuffle/Skip
in clothing. Tsubame Swallow (bird)
Randori Free fighting practice Tsuitate Vertical thrust
Ren Continuing Tsuki Punch/Lunge
Ren han ko Extended/continuing attack Tsuri Hang/Suspend/Hook
Riki Strength Uchi Inside/Strike
Riki Ai Funi Strength and love together Ude Arm
Ryaku Simplified/Informal Uke Block/Deflect
Ryo Double Ukemi Roll, Cartwheel (evasive body
Ryote Two hands on two hands juho attack movement)
Ryuka ken Fist of Blossoming Dragon Hand capture Umpoho Footwork
and throwing juho Ura Back
Ryu Dragon Uraken Back-fist (top two knuckles)
Ryuo Dragon King Ushiro Rear
Ryuo ken Fist of Dragon King Uwa Up
Eluding juho family Wa Circle/Ring
Ryusui Waterfall (body motion, the head arcs Wanto Arm blade (inside - Nai - or outside -
downwards) Gai - of forearm)
Sabaki Movement Waza Technique
Sagari Retreat Yoko Side
Sambo Triple defence Yori Coming together
San Three Yubi Finger/Thumb
Sango ken Fist of Triple Unity Zeme Attack
Mainly chudan attack, keri defence, goho Zen Mind/Zen/Full
family. Zen tenkan Full turn
Sankaku Triangle Zuki Punch/Lunge
Se Finger/Thumb
Sei Correct
Seiho Healing techniques
Seiza Kneel
Shita Down

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