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When the kote is held above the pit of the stomach
while executing a strike. |
| Aiuchi: |
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When both opponents make datotsu simultaneously. |
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| Bassoku: |
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A penalty for an infraction or foul |
| Bogu: |
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Kendo equipment. |
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C |
| Chudan-no-kamae: |
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The basic ready position with the shinai pointed
at the opponents mid-upper section. |
| Chuii: |
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A warning. The first chui is without penalty, afterwards
they shall be considered penalties. |
| Chuken: |
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The third contestant in a team match. |
| Chusen: |
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A winner selected by lot among the judge(s) or referees. |
| Chusen gachi, shobu-ari: |
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A winner by lot (draw). |
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| Daihyoshu-sen: |
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Playoff by representatives in a team match. |
| Do: |
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The torso protector. Can be made of bamboo or other material. |
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E |
| Encho: |
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an overtime or extension round in a match. Used to determine
a winner when no points are scored during the normal match time period. |
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| Fukusho: |
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The fourth contestant in a team match. |
| Fusei-shinai shiyo: |
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The use of an illegal shinai for a match. |
| Fusen-gachi: |
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A winner as the result of a "no-show. |
| Fuho-koi-shobu-arii: |
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A winner resulting from a player's illegal act. |
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| Gogi: |
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A consultation by the referees. Generally made when a time out is called during a match. |
| Go-No-Waza (Datotsu): |
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A parry to a valid datotsu made from Tsuba-zeri-ai. |
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| Hajime: |
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The command start a match. |
| Hakama: |
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The pleated pantaloons or skirt. |
| Hantei: |
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A decision made by the judge or referee for a winner. |
| Hantei gachi, shobu-ari: |
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A winner by decision. |
| Hansoku: |
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A foul play or illegal act. Hansokus are the following:
- ashi-kake or ashi-barai - tripping or sweeping an opponent off their feet.
- kosei-o-gaisuru-koi - an illegal act or move.
- jyogai - stepping outside the court line.
- oshidashi or tsukidashi - unfair pushing or shoving an
opponent out of bounds.
- shinair hanashi - dropping a shinai.
- tsuba-zeri-ai - stalling at tsuba-zeri-ai without any
intention of executing a datotsu.
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| Hasso-no-kamae: |
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The ready position with the shinai held vertically by the right shoulder. |
| Hikiwake: |
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A draw decision in a match. |
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| Igi: |
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A protest; generally done by a team manager immediately
after the match in quesiton. |
| Ippon gachi, shobu-ari: |
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A winner by a single point in a match. |
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| Jiho: |
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the second contestant in a team match. |
| Jikaku-mushi: |
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an insult made to a player or referee. |
| Jodan-no-kamae: |
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the ready position with the shinai held over the head. |
| Jogai: |
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stepping out of bounds during a match. |
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| Kamae: |
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the basic forward standing guard position. |
| Kakari: |
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The court staff consisting of:
- keiji gakari - scoreboard recorder
- kiroku gakari - score recorder
- senshu gakari - court announcer
- tokei gakari - time keeper
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| Keikogi: |
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The cotton jacket worn under the do |
| Kendo-gu: |
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The equipment used and worn by a kendoist,
also referred to as Bogu. |
| Kote: |
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Fencing gloves |
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the head gear or "helmet/mask." |
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| Nihon me: |
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The command to restart a match for the second match point. |
| Nito: |
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Using two shinai, short and long. |
| Nito-no-kamae: |
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The ready position when using two shinai. |
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| Rei : |
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A bow. |
| Ritsu-rei: |
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a bow at the standing position. |
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| San-Bon-Shobu: |
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Three point scoring in a normal shiai or match. |
| Sageto: |
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Holding the shinai at the left side of the body. |
| Senpo: |
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the first contestant in a team match. |
| Shiai-funo: |
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a winner when one of the opponents cannot continue the match. |
| Shiai-kyohi: |
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a match winner called when there is a refusal or discontinuation of the match. |
| Shinai : |
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a four piece bamboo or fiberglas sword used for
practise and shiai. It must meet minimum weight and length
specifications as noted for age and class group.
chigiri - the metal spacer in the shinai's hilt
which keeps the four bamboo staves from slipping
forward or backward.
- datotsu-bu - the tip portion of the shinai which
must make contact for a valid point or yuko datotsu.
- ken-sen - the front "tip" of a shinai.
- jin-bu - the portion from the tsuba to the front tip
of the shinai.
- nakayui - the leather wrap at the front third of a
shinai. It keeps the bamboos stave from separating.
- saki-gawa - the leather covering at the tip of the shinai.
- shin - the rubber spacer placed at the inside
front tip of a shinai.
- tsuka - the handle portion of the shinai.
- tsuka-gashira - the bottom or handle end of a shinai.
- tsuba - the hilt guard on the shinai. May be made
of leather, rubber or synthetic. It must not
pass over the Tsuka-gawa or leather handle.
- tsuru - the string or "himo" that holds the nakayui
and tuska-gawa together and keeps the four bamboo staves tight.
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dropping a shinai during a match. |
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a referee. |
| Shinpancho: |
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the chief judge overseeing all court actions. |
| Shinpan Shunin: |
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the chief court judge who assists the chief judge during a match. |
| Shinpan-in: |
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the team of referees in a court. The team consists of the Shu-shin (the chief referee) and two Fuku-shin (subreferees). |
| Shobu: |
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the command to restart a match for the match point. |
| Shobu-ari: |
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announces a winner in a match. |
| Sosai: |
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an offset when two players commit a foul as the same time and the fouls are offset - no penalty. |
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| Tabi: |
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footwear. |
| Taisho: |
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the last contestant in a team match. |
| Taito: |
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holding the shinai at waist level. |
| Tare: |
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the waist protector. |
| Tsuki: |
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the throat thrust or hit. |
| Tsuki-tare: |
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the throat protector on the men. |
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| Wakki-gakame: |
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Ready position with the shinai downward and near the right foot. |
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| Yame: |
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The command to stop. |
| Yuko Datotsu: |
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a valid strike or point. Must combine correct call, execution and follow through. |
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| Zan-shin : |
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the follow through of a strike, a state of energy, execution, and alertness against an opponent. |
| Zekken: |
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the name tag, made of cloth or leather and attached to the Tare. |
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