Glossary of terms

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Uchi
Strike.

Uchi

From outside to inside (see Soto).
Uchi deshi
"Apprentice." An old Japanese practice where a student was apprenticed to a martial arts master in order to become an instructor in turn.
Ude
Forearm or arm.
Uechi ryu
An Okinawan style of karate founded by Kanbum Uechi. It is characterized by linear patterns and forceful breathing.
Uke
Block.
Uke
"Receiver." The partner upon whom the technique is executed.
Ukemi
Break fall.
Ukemi
"Breakfalling." The art of using shock-dispersing action such as rolls and breakfalls to avoid injury when falling.
Ukete
Hand that block. The one that defend.
Undo
Movement, exercising.
Undong
Exercise.
Ura
"Reverse," "hidding," or "rear."
Ura
What you can't see at glance. See Omote.
Ura zuki
Reverse punch.
Uraken
Reverse fist.
Ushiro
"Back," "rear," or "behind."
Ushiro
Backward.
Utsu
To strike or to hit.
Uwagi
Jacket.
Uye
"Up" or "upward."