Words of Wisdom from O-Sensei

“Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion.”

-Morihei Ueshiba

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Terminology Time!!!

In an effort to help all of us learn the many Japanese terms in Aikido, I'll be posting periodic terminology translations.

For this posting, we'll look at some of the various attacks that begin with kata. Please note that "tori" and "dori" are sometimes used interchangeably. For these postings, "dori" will be used.

Kata- In this context, it means "shoulder." It also refers to a form, or pre-decided movements; i.e. bokken/jo kata.

Katate- One hand technique

Katadori- Kata (shoulder) dori (grab); lapel/shoulder grab

Katatedori- Katate (one hand technique) dori (grab); one hand grab (same side)

Katatekosadori- Katate (one hand technique) kosa (cross over) dori (grab); cross-hand grab

Katate ryotedori- Katate (one hand technique) ryote (both) dori (grab); two-hand grab

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