Combative ready position; stance. Hisao Kamata
Archive - 2011
Josh GoldHisao Kamada 鎌田久雄
(1911-1986). B. Yuasa-machi, Wakayama Prefecture. First taught by Morihei UESHIBA at the Takanawa Sengakuji Dojo (c. 1929) and later trained at the KOBUKAN DOJO as an UCHIDESHI. Also worked in the dojo office performing...
Kozo Kaku かくこうぞう
(b. 1958). Graduate in History of Nara University. Active as a historian, writer and lecturer. Member of the Japan Pen Club and Japan Historical Science Society. Has published numerous articles on aikido, Daito-ryu and...
Kaitennage 回転投げ
Rotary throw. Technique where the attacker is thrown forward with pressure applied on the head or neck while his arm is raised over the head.
Kagami Biraki 鏡開き
Traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration which involves the cutting of rice cakes. Many martial arts dojos hold such ceremonies to mark the beginning of the New Year. Typically speeches and demonstrations are...
Juken 銃剣
Bayonet, used by Japanese military prior to and during World War II. Sometimes used to refer to the mock rifle and bayonet made of wood, or mokuju, used in jukendo, a modern competitive budo administered by the All...
Juji Garami 十字がらみ
Cross-entangling method; refers to technique where pressure is applied against the attacker’s elbows as they are brought to a crossed position.