Aikido Glossary

first arm pin

second arm pin with wrist twist

third arm pin with wrist twist

fourth arm pin with nerve pressure

any entering throw

rotary throw

any technique using ONLY timing or balance

hip throw

wrist turning throw

four direction throw (under the arm)

turning version of a throw

heaven and earth throw (from ryote tori)

elbow lock

wooden staff about 50 inches long

wooden practice sword

wooden knife

punch to stomach or face

strike downward to top of head

diagonal strike to temple or neck

wrist grab with one hand

shoulder or label grab with one hand

grab both wrists

grab both shoulders or labels

grab one wrist with two hands

attacks from behind

grab both shoulders from behind

grab both elbows from behind

grab both wrists from behind

wrist grab and choke from behind

kick