Hidari jodan no kamae left foot forward jodan posture Henka waza alternative techniques (small variations of interpretation within thesame basic form) Hasuji pointing line of the sword (from mune machi to kissaki) Hasso no kamae sword beside face, left foot forward posture The internal center of gravity of the human body, where vital forces reside Hantei the announcement by the main referee in calling for a match or decision at a competition Hanshi han: an example or model to imitate. Hanmi turned in (body turned one side forward) Hanami cutting line of the sword (from mune to ha) Hamon line of tempered section on the blade Ha machi 'step' at the end of the cutting edge, where the blade meets the habaki Habaki metal collar reinforcing join between blade and tsuba Gogi consultation by the referees (shinpan), during a time out in a match (taikai)
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When hindered by fear or doubt, or distracted by logical and conceptual thinking, the mind is not free to respond the circumstances. Also means small adjustment of rear foot when cuttingįuri kaburi lifting the sword in preparation to cutįuri oroshite to swing the sword down from above the headįushin the stopped mind. Depth of personal character due to trainingįukushin a sub referee who assists the main referee in competitions (there are three referees in an iaido or jodo competition normally, but having the same equal authority in making or calling for decisions)įumikomi ashi stamping foot. (from Peter Wests 'Iaido Handbook')įukaku literally: deeply. Fudoshin is a state where the mind is empty of fixed thoughts in this way and is free to respond instantly to the changing situation. This state pertains when the mind is free to perceive all things as it is not hindered by being held by conscious thought (fushin). Not staring at one point, but seeing all things equallyįuchi gane metal band around tsuka next to tsubaįudoshin unhindered, unstopping, unfettered mind. Lifestyleĭo breastplate (part of the kendo armour)ĭomo arigato gozaimasu thank you (very formal)Įnzan no metsuke gazing at the distant mountains. The four most important general characteristics of long-sword techniqueĭaisho large - small, referring to long sword, katana, and short sword, wakizashiĭo a path or way, i.e. Budo emphasizes not only the physical and technical development of martial arts, but also the mental control and spiritual depthĬhakuza sitting down in seiza or tate hiza from a standing postureĬhoji oil applied to a sword blade to lubricate it and prevent rustĭai kyo soku kei big, strong, fast, smooth. Aikuchi small tanto (knife) without a tsuba (hand guard)Īji spice, flavour, something special in performance that attracts attentionĪshi sabaki footwork, movement of the feetĪyumi ashi footwork: normal walking motion, back foot slides up to become front footīokken wooden shaped sword, usually made of from japanese oakīoshi curve on the blade leading to kissakiīudo the way of the combat.
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