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