| Ai-yotsu | Same grip used by both persons, either right or left |
Ashi | Foot, leg |
Ashi Waza | Foot techniques |
Atemi Waza | Striking techniques |
Ayumi Ashi | Ordinary pattern of walking |
Batsugun | Instant promotion |
Budo | Martial ways |
Bujutsu | Martial arts |
Bushido | Way of the warrior |
Chui | Penalty (no longer used) |
Dan | Black belt rank |
Debana | Instant of opportunity to break balance as opponent initiates a motion |
Dojo | School or training hall for studying the way |
Eri | Collar, lapel |
Fudoshin | Immovable spirit |
Fusegi | Escapes |
Fusen Gachi | Win by default |
| Goshin Jutsu | Art of self defense |
Hajime | Begin |
Hando no Kuzushi | Unbalancing by reaction |
Hansoku-make | Most serious penalty, disqualification |
Hantei | Referee call for judge's decision |
Happo no Kuzushi | Kuzushi in 8 directions |
Hara | Stomach |
Hidari | Left |
Hiji | Elbow |
Hiki-wake | No decision--tie or draw |
Hikite | Pulling hand -- usually the hand gripping a sleeve |
Hiza | Knee |
Ippon | Victory in one move, one point |
Jigotai | Defensive posture |
Jikan | Referee call to stop the clock |
Jita Kyoei | Principle of mutual prosperity |
Joseki | Place of honor, upper seat |
Judo | Gentle or flexible way |
Judo Ichidai | A Judo life--Spending one's life in the diligent pursuit of Judo |
Judogi | Judo practice uniform |
Judoka | One who studies Judo |
Ju no Kata | Forms of gentleness |
Ju no Ri | Principle of flexibility or yielding |
Jujutsu | Gentle art |
Kaeshi Waza | Counter techniques |
Kake | Completion or execution of technique |
Kansetsu Waza | Joint locking techniques |
Kappo | Resuscitation techniques |
Kata | Forms |
Kata | Shoulder |
Katame no kata | Forms of grappling |
| Katsu | Resuscitation |
Keikoku | Penalty (no longer used) |
Kenka Yotsu | Opposite grips used by each person, one right/one left |
Kiai | To gather spirit with a shout |
Kime no Kata | Forms of decision |
Kinshi Waza | Techniques prohibited in competition |
Ki o tsuke | Attention |
Kodansha | High ranking judoka -- 5th dan and above |
Kodokan | Judo institute in Tokyo where Judo was founded |
Kogeki Seyo | Order for judoka to attack |
Koka | Score less than a yuko |
Koshi | Hip |
Koshi Waza | Hip techniques |
Kubi | Neck |
Kumikata | Gripping methods |
Kuzure | Modified hold |
Kuzushi | Unbalancing the opponent |
Kyoshi | Instructor |
Kyu | Student rank |
Maai | Space or engagement distance |
Mae | Forward, front |
Mae Sabaki | Frontal escape |
Mae Ukemi | Falling forward |
Masutemi Waza | Back sacrifice throws |
Mate | Stop (wait) |
Migi | Right |
Mudansha | Students below black belt rank |
Mune | Chest |
Nage | Throw |
Nage no Kata | Forms of throwing |
Nagekomi | Repetitive throwing practice |
Nage Waza | Throwing techniques |
Ne Waza | Techniques on the ground |
Obi | Judo belt |
Okuden | Secret teachings |
Osaekomi | Pin, referee call to begin timing |
Osaekomi Waza | Pinning techniques |
Osaekomi Toketa | Escape, stop timing of hold |
Randori | Free practice |
Randori no Kata | Forms of free practice techniques |
Randori Waza | Techniques for free practice |
Rei | Bow |
Reiho | Forms of respect, manners, etiquette |
Renraku Waza | Combination techniques |
Ritsurei | Standing bow |
Seika Tanden | A point in the abdomen that is the center of gravity |
Seiryoku Zenyo | Principle of maximum efficiency |
Seiza | Formal kneeling posture |
Sen | Attack initiative |
Sensei | Teacher, instructor |
Shiai | Contest |
Shiaijo | Competition area |
Shido | Penalty, equal to koka score |
Shihan | Title for a model teacher or "teacher who sets the standard" (i.e. Kano-shihan) |
Shime Waza | Choking techniques |
Shinpan | Referee |
Shintai | Moving forwards, sideways & backwards |
Shisei | Posture |
Shizentai | Natural posture |
Shomen | Dojo front |
Sode | Sleeve |
Soke | Founder of a martial art or ryu |
Sono Mama | Stop action; command to freeze |
Sore Made | Finished, time is up |
Sute Geiko | Randori throwing practice against a higher level judoka |
Sutemi Waza | Sacrifice techniques |
Tachi Waza | Standing techniques |
Tai Sabaki | Body control, turning |
Tatami | Mat |
Te | Hand, arm |
Te Waza | Hand techniques |
Tekubi | Wrist |
Tokui Waza | Favorite or best technique |
Tori | Person performing a technique |
Tsugi Ashi | Walking by bringing one foot up to another |
Tsukuri | Entry into a technique, positioning |
Tsurite | Lifting hand |
Uchikomi | Repeated practice without completion |
Ude | Arm |
Uke | Person receiving the technique |
Ukemi | Breakfall techniques |
Ushiro | Backward, rear |
Ushiro Sabaki | Back movement control |
Ushiro Ukemi | Falling backward |
Waki | Armpit |
Waza | Technique |
Waza Ari | Near ippon or half point |
Waza ari Awasete Ippon | Two waza-ari together for ippon |
Yakusoku Geiko (or renshu) | Pre-arranged free practice |
Yoko | Side |
Yoko Kaiten Ukemi | Sideways rolling break fall |
Yoko Sutemi Waza | Side sacrifice throws |
Yoko Ukemi | Falling sideways |
Yoshi | Resume action, continue |
Yubi | Finger |
Yudansha | Person who earned the black belt |
Yudanshakai | Black belt association |
Yuko | Score less than a waza-ari |
Yusei Gachi | Win by judge's decision |
Zanshin | Awareness |
Zarei | Kneeling salutation |
Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi | Forward rolling break fall |
Zubon | Pants |
Counting
1 - Ichi
2 - Ni
3 - San
4 - Shi
5 - Go
6 - Roku
7 - Shichi
8 - Hachi
9 - Ku
10 - Ju
11 - Juichi (10 plus one)
12 - Juni (10 plus 2)
...
19 - Juku (10 plus 9)
20 - Niju (2 10's)
...
29 - Nijuku (2 10's plus a 9)
...
30 - Sanju (3 10's)
...
35 - Sanjugo (3 10's plus a 5)
...
99 - Kujuku (9 10's plus a 9)
100 - Hyaku
1000 - Sen
10,000 - man
100,000 - juman
1,000,000 - hyakuman
10,000,000 - senman
100,000,000 - oku