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Happomoku
Eye movement to assess all directions. Develops awareness and preparedness for incoming attacks.
Anza
Sitting meditation posture. Cultivates mental focus and stability.
Entrance ceremony
Formal procedures for entering the dojo. Reinforces respect and discipline.
Kyakka shoko
Bowing upon entering and leaving the dojo. Shows gratitude and respect for the training space.
Gassho rei
Formal greeting with hands together. Demonstrates respect and humility.
Various stances
Includes stances like chudan gamae, ichiji gamae, etc. Foundational postures for stability and technique execution.
Chosoku ho
Method of maintaining a centered posture. Promotes balance and efficient movement.
Sokui ho
Breathing exercises for relaxation and focus. Enhances mental and physical composure.
Sei tai
Shifting the body weight to a forward stance. Prepares for offensive techniques.
Tai
Shifting the body weight to a neutral stance. Provides a balanced foundation for both offense and defense.
Hiraki
Shifting the body weight to a back stance. Sets up defensive techniques.
Ryusui geri (ushiro)
Roundhouse kick. A powerful offensive technique.
Uchi uke zuki (ura)
Inside block followed by a punch. A basic defensive and counter-offensive combination.
Tenshin geri
Turning kick. Utilizes momentum for a dynamic attack.
Uwa uke zuki (omote)
Outside block followed by a punch. A fundamental defensive and counter-offensive technique.
Kote nuki
Wrist release technique. A core self-defense skill.
De ashi
Sliding the foot forward. Used for advancing stances and techniques.
Hiki ashi
Sliding the foot backward. Used for retreating stances and techniques.
Yoko ashi
Sliding the foot sideways. Used for lateral movement and evasion.
Ryusui uke
Basic upper-level block. Deflects attacks aimed at the head or upper body.
Hikimi
Pulling in the abdomen for focus and power generation. Engages core muscles and improves stability.
Irimi
Entering or stepping forward. Used to close distance and initiate attacks.
Jun zuki
Straight punch with the lead hand. A fundamental offensive technique.
Gyaku zuki
Straight punch with the rear hand. A powerful offensive technique.
Jun geri
Straight kick with the lead leg. A basic kicking technique.
Gyaku geri
Straight kick with the rear leg. A powerful kicking technique.
Uwa uke
Outside block. Deflects attacks coming from the outside.
Uchi uke
Inside block. Deflects attacks coming from the inside.
Shita uke
Lower block. Deflects attacks aimed at the lower body.
Jodan zuki
Punch to the upper level (head). A basic offensive technique.
Chudan geri
Kick to the middle level (body). A basic kicking technique.
Juji ashi sagari
Stepping back with the feet crossed. Used for evading attacks and creating angles.
Kumo ashi sagari
Stepping back with the feet apart. Used for maintaining balance while retreating.
Do zuki
Strike with the fist to a padded target. Used for practicing power and accuracy.
Do geri
Kick to a padded target. Used for practicing power and accuracy.
Mae ukemi
Forward roll breakfall. Used for safely falling forward.
Ushiro ukemi
Backward roll breakfall. Used for safely falling backward.
Daisharin
Cartwheel. Develops agility and coordination.
Zen tenkan
Full turn. Used for changing direction and facing the opponent.
Han tenkan
Half turn. Used for changing direction and facing the opponent.
Kagi zuki
Hook punch. A circular punch aimed at the head or body.
Harai uke
Sweeping block. Used for deflecting attacks with a sweeping motion.
Uchi harai uke
Inside sweeping block. Used for deflecting attacks coming from the inside.
Oten yori okiagari
Standing up from a supine position. Practices recovery and regaining balance.
Nuki te
Hand-releasing techniques. Used for escaping grabs and holds.
Uraken uchi
Backfist strike. A close-range offensive technique.
Kote nuki
Wrist release technique. A core self-defense skill.
Kagite shuho
Method of grabbing the opponent's hand. Used for initiating joint locks and throws.
Uraken chudan zuki
Backfist strike to the middle level (body). A close-range offensive technique.
Sashikae irimi
Stepping forward with the rear leg. Used for closing distance and initiating attacks.
Chidori irimi
Stepping forward with the lead leg. Used for closing distance and initiating attacks.
Hiraki sagari
Stepping back with the rear leg. Used for creating distance and setting up defenses.
Jun sagari
Stepping back with the lead leg. Used for creating distance and setting up defenses.
Offenses while moving
Practicing punches and kicks while moving forward or backward. Develops dynamic striking skills.
Defenses while moving
Practicing blocks and evasions while moving forward or backward. Develops dynamic defensive skills.
Tenchi Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Ryu'o Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of joint-locking and throwing techniques. Develops self-defense skills.
Offenses and defenses while moving
Practicing combined attack and defense techniques while moving. Develops integrated combat skills.
Ni ren ko of tsuki and keri
Two consecutive strikes with punches and kicks. Develops combination striking skills.
Keri age
Upward kick. A versatile offensive and defensive technique.
Keri komi
Thrusting kick. A powerful offensive technique.
Byakuren chudan gamae (kaisoku chudan gamae)
A specific stance used in Byakuren Ken techniques. Provides a balanced foundation for both offense and defense.
Jo chu ni ren zuki
Two consecutive punches to the upper and middle levels. A basic combination striking technique.
Hiraki sagari and keri
Stepping back and kicking. A defensive and counter-offensive maneuver.
Shuto giri
Knifehand strike. A versatile offensive technique.
Yorimi
Leaning or shifting the body weight. Used for evasion and creating angles.
Tenchi Ken Dai-ikkei (paired form)
Prearranged two-person sequence of basic techniques. Develops timing and partner coordination.
Randori (goho)
Free-form sparring focusing on offensive techniques. Develops practical application of techniques.
Randori (juho)
Free-form sparring focusing on defensive techniques. Develops practical application of techniques.
Sashikomi ashi and jun geri
Stepping forward with a thrusting kick. A basic offensive combination.
Mawashi geri
Roundhouse kick. A powerful offensive technique.
Juji uke
Cross block. Used for defending against attacks from various angles.
Various types of tai gamae
Variations of the basic stance. Adapts the stance to different situations.
Giwa Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Sashikae ashi
Switching the lead leg. Used for changing direction and creating angles.
Sokuto geri
Side kick. A powerful offensive technique.
Uchi geri
Inside kick. A close-range offensive technique.
Gedan zuki
Punch to the lower level (groin). A basic offensive technique.
Jun zuki, gyaku zuki, jun geri, gyaku geri
Basic punches and kicks with both lead and rear limbs. Fundamental offensive techniques.
Soto uke
Outside block. Deflects attacks coming from the outside.
Giwa Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Various types of ukemi
Variations of breakfalls. Improves safety and adaptability in different falling scenarios.
Various types of umpo ho
Variations of footwork techniques. Enhances agility and movement efficiency.
Various types of tai sabaki
Body movements and evasion techniques. Develops agility and defensive skills.
Various types of furi zuki
Swinging punches. A versatile offensive technique.
Various types of kagi zuki
Hook punches. A circular punch aimed at the head or body.
Furi zuki, chudan zuki (ni ren ko)
Two consecutive swinging punches. A combination striking technique.
Soto uke and uchi age uke
Combined outside and uppercut block. Defends against attacks from different levels.
Tenchi Ken Dai-nikei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Ni ren ko (jo jo zuki, jo chu zuki)
Two consecutive punches to the upper level. A combination striking technique.
Ni ren ko (uraken and chudan zuki, shuto giri and chudan zuki)
Combinations of backfist strikes, knifehand strikes, and middle-level punches. Develops combination striking skills.
Urate uchi (kinteki uchi)
Palm heel strike to the groin. A close-range offensive technique.
Shoken uchi (suigetsu, yoko zanmai, mikazuki)
Variations of open-hand strikes. A versatile offensive technique.
San ren ko (jo chu jo tsuki, jo chu keri)
Three consecutive strikes with punches and kicks. Develops combination striking skills.
Tenchi Ken Dai-sankei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Tenchi Ken Dai-yonkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Ren geri (jun geri, gyaku geri and gyaku geri, jun geri)
Consecutive kicks with alternating legs. Develops kicking combinations.
Tobi ren geri
Jumping consecutive kicks. Develops dynamic kicking skills.
Various types of dan zuki (me uchi and chudan zuki, jo jo dan zuki, jo chu dan zuki)
Variations of striking techniques targeting specific pressure points. Develops precision and knowledge of vital points.
Sokuto geri
Side kick. A powerful offensive technique.
Various types of hiji ate
Elbow strikes. A close-range offensive technique.
Giwa Ken Dai-nikei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
San ren ko (jo chu choku geri, jo chu mawashi geri)
Three consecutive strikes with punches and kicks. Develops combination striking skills.
Furi zuki (single and ren attacks)
Swinging punches, single and in combination. A versatile offensive technique.
Various types of umpo ho
Variations of footwork techniques. Enhances agility and movement efficiency.
Various types of ukemi
Variations of breakfalls. Improves safety and adaptability in different falling scenarios.
Giwa Ken Dai-ikkei (paired form)
Prearranged two-person sequence of basic techniques. Develops timing and partner coordination.
Shoken uchi (mikazuki, suigetsu)
Variations of open-hand strikes. A versatile offensive technique.
Ryu'o Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of joint-locking and throwing techniques. Develops self-defense skills.
Sashikomi ashi, mawashi geri
Stepping forward with a roundhouse kick. A basic offensive combination.
Harai uke and yoko juji uke
Sweeping block and cross block. Used for defending against attacks from various angles.
Ni ren ko (shuto giri and chudan zuki)
Two consecutive strikes with a knifehand strike and a middle-level punch. Develops combination striking skills.
Ni ren ko (jodan zuki and chudan zuki)
Two consecutive punches to the upper and middle levels. A basic combination striking technique.
Various types of hiji ate
Elbow strikes. A close-range offensive technique.
Study defense against ashi barai
Learning to defend against foot sweeps. A core defensive skill.
Various types of hiji ate
Elbow strikes. A close-range offensive technique.
Tobikomi geri, tobi geri, tobi ren geri
Jumping kicks, single and in combination. Develops dynamic kicking skills.
Various types of furi zuki
Swinging punches. A versatile offensive technique.
Kusshin uke
A specific block used in Kusshin techniques. Deflects attacks aimed at the head or upper body.
Furi zuki and kussin uke
Swinging punch and a specific block. A basic offensive and defensive combination.
San ren ko (jo chu jo, jo chu keri)
Three consecutive strikes with punches and kicks. Develops combination striking skills.
Tenchi Ken Dai-nikei (solo form)
A prearranged sequence of basic techniques. Develops coordination and flow.
Ude ushiro neji age, hammer throw
Joint lock and throw technique. A core self-defense skill.
Tenchi Ken Dai-nikei (paired form)
Prearranged two-person sequence of basic techniques. Develops timing and partner coordination.
Gyaku geri and yoko tenshin, han tenshin, gyaku tenshin
Reverse kick and turning movements. Develops dynamic kicking and evasion skills.
Sashikomi ashi, keri ren ko
Stepping forward with consecutive kicks. Develops combination kicking skills.
Sashikae ashi, keri ren ko
Switching the lead leg with consecutive kicks. Develops dynamic kicking and footwork skills.
Pressure points of the hands and arms
Knowledge of vital points on the limbs. Enhances effectiveness of techniques.
Ni ren ko (furi zuki)
Two consecutive swinging punches. A combination striking technique.
Tenchi Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
Ryu'o Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
ryusui geri (ushiro)
uwa uke zuki (omote, ura)
uchi uke zuki (ura)
tenshin geri
kote nuki
ude juji gatame
Giwa Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
Ryu'o Ken Dai-ikkei (paired form)
Tenchi Ken Dai-ikkei (paired form)
ryusui geri (mae)
uwa uke geri (omote, ura)
katate yori nuki
maki nuki (katate)
mae yubi gatame
Tenchi Ken Dai-nikei (solo form)
uchi age zuki (ura, omote)
uchi age geri (ura, omote)
soto uke zuki (ura, omote)
soto uke geri (ura, omote)
shita uke geri
shita uke jun geri
gyaku gote
okuri gatame
Tenchi Ken Dai-sankei (solo form)
Tenchi Ken Dai-yonkei (solo form)
Giwa ken Dai-nikkei (solo form)
Giwa Ken Dai-ikkei (paired from)
uchi uke geri (ura, omote)
soto oshi uke zuki
tsuki ten ichi
ryote yori nuki
tsuki nuki (ryote)
maki nuki (ryote)
juji nuki (katate)
nidan nuki
hiji nuki, continued to mae tembin
ura gatame
juji gatame
johaku dori (katate, ryote)
Tenchi Ken Dai-nikei (paired from)
uchi uke zuki (omote)
kusshin zuki
juji uke geri
kon ten ichi
kiri kaeshi nuki (katate, ryote)
sankaku nuki
juji nuki (ryote)
gassho nuki
johaku nuki (katate, ryote)
oshi kiri nuki
gyaku gote continued to ura gaeshi nage
juji gote (katate)
okuri yubi dori
Tenchi Ken Dai-gokei (solo form)
Tenchi Ken Dai-rokkei (solo form)
Byakuren Ken Dai-ikkei (solo form)
uchi oshi uke zuki
han tenshin geri
yoko tenshin geri
furi ten ni
tsuki ten ni
keri ten san
tsuki ten san
tsubame gaeshi
chidori gaeshi
morote tsuki nuki
katate oshi nuki
morote juji nuki
morote hiki nuki
eri nuki
sode nuki
ryote okuri gote
okuri dori
okuri yoko tembin
ryote juji gote
ryaku juji gote
maki juji gote
kiri gote (katate, morote)
mae tembin gatame
tembin gatame (ura)
sode maki
sode dori
kusshin geri
kusshin tsuki keri
soto oshi uke geri
uchi oshi uke geri
harai uke geri
gedan gaeshi
gyaku tenshin geri
kinteki geri hiza uke nami gaeshi
gyaku geri hiza uke nami gaeshi
morote maki nuki
morote oshi nuki
morote wa nuki
maki gote (katate, morote)
morote juji gote
kannuki gatame
sode maki tembin
hiki otoshi