| Randori: | Free sparring. | |
| Rei: | (Ray) “Soul or Spirit” A bow that begins in the tan tien (seat of the soul located in the abdoinal area). The term is used as a command to bow. | |
| Reishiki: | “Etiquette, Manners or Correctness” Having the correct attitude as you follow the correct path or “Way”. | |
| Renmei: | A federation, league, or union of Japanese martial arts clubs. | |
| Renshu: | Practice or training period. | |
| Renzuki: | Continuous attack. | |
| Riken: | Backfist. | |
| Ritsurei: | Standing bow. | |
| Rokudan: | 6th degree black belt in traditional Japanese styles. | |
| Rokushakubo: | See “bo.” | |
| Ryu: | “Way,” “school,” or “method.” A term used as a suffix after almost all styles of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. Ryu is used to designate a formalized martial tradition under an established teacher and school. | |
| Ryukyu: | (ree-you-cue) chain of Islands which includes Okinawa that extend from southern Japan to Taiwan. |
