jiyuwaza 自由技・じゆうわざ
free training
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jo 杖・じょう
wooden staff, 127.5 centimeters
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joawase 杖合わせ・じょうあわせ
jo-staff exercises
jodan 上段・じょうだん
high, compare chudan and gedan
jodan kamae 上段構え・じょうだんがまえ
guard with weapon over head
jodan tsuki 上段突き・じょうだんつき
strike at the head
jodanuke 上段受け
high block; high parry
jodo 杖道・じょうどう
the way of the jo
jodori 杖取り・じょうどり
defense against jo
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jokyusha 上級者・じょうきゅうしゃ
advanced student; student with a high kyu grade; cf. chukyusha
ju 十・じゅう
ten
ju 柔・じゅう
soft
judo 柔道・じゅうどう
the soft way, or the way to softness
jujigarami 十字絡み・じゅうじがらみ
cross throw
jujinage 十字投げ・じゅうじなげ
cross throw
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jujutsu 柔術・じゅうじゅつ
the soft art
jumbitaiso 準備体操
warm-up exercises; also called aikitaiso
juntsuki 順突き・じゅんつき
strike with the same arm and leg forward; also called oitsuki; cf. gyakutsuki
jutai 柔体・じゅうたい
soft body, smooth training; cf. gotai, ryutai and ki-no-nagare
jutsu 術・じゅつ
technique/art

Last updated on Feb 10, 2010