Glossary Of Jujitsu Terminology
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RANGE - The distance which exists between you and your opponent.
REAR CROSSOVER - A type of foot maneuver which entails having the back foot cross over and in back of the forward leg, or the forward leg move over and in back of the rear leg when moving forward or backward.
REBOUND - An initiated action that may change direction by bouncing off you, your opponent, or an environmental object, generally reversing its direction in the process. Not to be confused with RECOIL.
RECOIL - A commonly misused term confused with REBOUND. Simply put, it is a reaction to an initiated action. REBOUND is action, RECOIL is re-action, even if you initiate the response. To instinctively and reflexively move away from an initiated action.
REDIRECT - To alter the direction of an attacking weapon.
RESIDUAL TORQUE - Multiple benefits derived from a single torquing action.
REVERSE BODY MOMENTUM - The use of BACK UP MASS in a direction, initially opposite of its intended application. Used in situations of limited space or to explosively reverse direction. Not to be confused with PURPOSEFUL DEFIANCE or COMPLIANCE.
REVERSE FLAPPING ELBOW - Utilizing the elbow by flapping or striking in a downward manner.
REVERSE GRAVITATIONAL MARRIAGE - The utilization of the principle of GRAVITATIONAL MARRIAGE in an unconventional manner, by forcing your subject to aid and assist your action through the use of gravity in the process.
REVERSE ROLLING BALL - A principle that uses the rolling of the hand and fingers in a direction opposing the natural energy flow. Similar to Professor Wally Jay’s “Small Circle” concept with the addition of a linear motion to compliment the Rolling Ball.
REVERSIBLE MANIPULATION - Any CONTROL MANIPULATION move or technique or attack from a manipulation art that can be turned back against the initiator.
RICOCHET - The transfer of energy of a natural weapon by allowed it to REBOUND or BOUNCE off yourself, your opponent, or an environmental object at an angle that allows the weapon to continue generally in the same direction.
RIGHT TO LEFT - A freestyle position where your right foot, which is forward, is opposite your opponent's left forward foot.
RIGHT TO RIGHT - A fighting position where both combatants face each other with their right foot forward.
RIP - Slashing motion which excludes the use of a tear.
RISK ASSESSMENT ALTERNATIVE - Refers to your examination of a combat sequence, and your ability to raise or lower your destructive retaliation, based on your personal interpretation of the level of danger to yourself or others.
ROUNDHOUSE - Any weapon that makes contact with its target before reaching the apex of the circular path in which it is traveling.
ROUNDING THE CORNERS - An expression used when teaching to emphasize the importance of continuing a move, so that a person does not have to stop one action in order to start another. The student learns to convert the corners and points of a triangle into mini circles. It is another method used to conserve time.
ECONOMY OF MOTION - The elimination of extraneous, non functional, movement.
RUBBER - (verb) refers to specific nerves activated by a RUBBING motion.
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SANDWICHING - This involves striking a target from opposite sides. Although both strikes are simultaneously executed, one weapon strikes and supports the action of the other. This vice like execution prevents the target from moving, and thus increases the effects of the injury. PREVENTIVE MOTION automatically occurs when employing the principle of SANDWICHING.
SCOOP - The execution of a weapon that resembles the dipping motion of a shovel. It is literally a HOOK that is delivered vertically, with the back up mass in front of the weapon..
SCORING (BLADE) - Using the point of the blade on the flat to penetrate on a limited basis by drawing it across its target effectively marking it.
SEALING THE BREATH - Chinese translation meaning to strike an opponent in a manner causing certain muscles to spasm making it virtually impossible to inhale or exhale.
SECOND POINT OF VIEW - This refers to your opponent's point of view. It is what he sees and how he plans to react to what you are doing to him. If his point of view is considered in terms of what he can do to counter you and the openings that can result from such action, your chances of survival will increase proportionately.
SENTENCE(S) OF MOTION - Same as PARAGRAPHS OF MOTION only the techniques are shorter in length. A sequence of movements using combinations of arms and legs that are applied on one opponent.
SEQUENTIAL ENERGY FLOW - The injection or infusion of internal energy through your target within the flow of the technique as opposed to muscle power. This coupled with proper weapon and or target acquisition produces devastating results.
SEQUENTIAL FLOW - This involves utilizing every conceivable natural weapon logically available within the movements of a technique sequence. Taking advantage of every natural weapon during the progress of your technique sequence not only allows your moves to flow with continuity, it teaches you how to properly COMPOUND A TECHNIQUE.
SET - An appendage to a FORM. See definition of a Form. This term is also used by Western Chinese to describe a FORM.
SETTLE - Refers to the ability through mind, breath, and body control to anchor the body in place for maximum stability in technique execution. An inability to settle makes the body weak and susceptible to injury under attack.
SETTLING - The gradual sinking of your body weight and height each time you alter the width or depth of your stance. It is one method of solidifying your base. When you solidify your base you stabilize it. This subtle maneuver adjusts the height, width, and depth of your stance, and helps increase your balance and strength. GRAVITATIONAL MARRIAGE occurs with each height adjustment.
SHAPE - Contour of the body.
SHARK BITE - Likened to the “HORSE-BITE” but utilizing only the thumb and index finger to grab and pinch small fleshy areas of the body with “DIRECTED ENERGY FLOW” to specifically cause a reflex action..
SHORT ARM GRAB - A grab in the shoulder, neck area.
SHORTENING THE CIRCLE - A method of moving up the circle to gain more reach. See MOVING UP THE CIRCLE.
SHOTGUN STRIKE - An open handed finger spread slap with the palm of the hand to soft tissue. This method has a greater tolerance for error and radiates energy through PERCUSSION. Also used against harder targets in training to make contact without injury.
SHOTGUN STRIKE, REVERSE - An open handed finger spread slap with back of the hand to soft tissue. This method has a greater tolerance for error and radiates energy through PERCUSSION. Also used against harder targets in training to make contact without injury.
SHOULDER ALIGNMENT - Adjusting your shoulders in a manner that properly aligns them to oppose your opponent’s ANGLE OF RESISTANCE.
SHOULDER FUSION - A method of execution that causes the shoulder muscles and tendons to align with the rest of the arm creating a solid single functioning unit.
SHOULDER-FLEX - A muscle/tendon tissue tearing application.
SHOULDER-FLEX LOCK - A muscle/tendon tissue tearing maneuver used in application taken to a position that create a locking effect on the affected joint.
SHUFFLE - A foot maneuver used to close or increase the distance between you and your opponent. In jujitsu there are four methods that accomplish this; push-drag, drag-step, step-drag, and pull-drag. All four methods are categorized as foot maneuvers.
SLAP-BLOCK - An open handed palm strike used defensively as a blocking maneuver. See LAP-SAO.
SLAP-CHECK - An open handed palm strike that positions the hand to possibly be used offensively and/or defensively, and assists timing, and/or power through directional harmony. See PAK-SAO.
SLAP-CHECK - A hit that may be used offensively and/or defensively that positions the hands and assists timing, and/or power through directional harmony.
SLICE (BLADE) - A cutting motion with the edge of the blade after penetration of its intended target. A SLICE can be of varying depths.
SLICE(ING) - An offensive maneuver in which the weapon being used skims the surface of the target being struck. This action is normally restricted to the use of a specific area of your natural weapon, where no real depth occurs during contact. However, although the depth is not as penetrating as a RAKE, it is nevertheless effective. It is basically a MINOR MOVE that is used to set your opponent up for a MAJOR MOVE.
SLIDING CHECK - A specialized PINNING BLOCK that travels on an opponent's body by sliding from one leverage point to another. During the course of each slide, constant body contact is maintained (body contouring) to avoid retaliation. This is technically a form of CONTOURING.
SLOW MOVES - Moves that are taught slowly to beginners who need to learn precision and proper synchronization of the body. Learning moves slowly helps to eliminate bad habits.
SNAP(PING) - A method of execution requiring the natural weapon to strike out and back with a greater magnitude than the action of a WHIP. See WHIP.
SOFT - Refers to moves that are applied with little force. They are flexible moves that generally sting, but do not injure. These are MINOR MOVES that are useful set-ups for moves that strike with greater magnitude.
SOFT-THROW - A CONTROL MANIPULATION TAKEDOWN where the opponent is released before making contact with the ground.
SOLIDIFY YOUR BASE - Means to strengthen your stance so that it is both firm and strong.
SOPHISTICATED BASICS - A single basic move that produces multiple results.
SOPHISTICATED SIMPLICITY - The ability to compound simple basics into multiple action. Moves that appear to have only one purpose, but actually produce a number of results.
SPINDLE or SPINDLING - A sub-category of BOWED CONFIGURATION. Essentially it is a lateral bowing of the body, or folding in the direction consistent with the WIDTH ZONES, forward (breast to breast) or back (shoulder blade to shoulder blade.)
SQUATTING HORSE - Used primarily jujitsu CONTROL MANIPULATION it is a horse modified in height to take advantage of upper body parts in forcing and maintaining the opponent in a THREE, or FOUR POINT STANCE, or in maintaining the opponent in a Lock, Pin, or Manipulation.
SQUEEZE - A method that requires grabbing and/or compressing specific areas on an opponent's body.
STABILIZE YOUR BASE - Similar to SOLIDIFY YOUR BASE with stress placed on balance.
STEP - The moving of the front foot forward, or the rear foot back, to increase the depth or width of a stance. It may also involve moving the right foot to the right, or the left foot to the left, depending on one's purpose(s).
STEP BACK - Another term used to describe a STEP THROUGH foot maneuver when taking one full step back.
STEP THROUGH - The execution of full steps, by either moving forward or back. In the case of a step through kick, it means kicking with the forward foot and planting it to your rear, or kicking with the rear foot and planting it to your front.
STEP-DRAG - The stepping forward, or back, with one foot and the dragging of the other foot so that the distance between them returns to their original depth. This is another of the methods of shuffling.
STOMPING - A thrusting method using the foot to strike down toward targets located on or near the ground.
STRANGLE - The use of a technique that restricts or cuts off the flow of oxygen to the brain through restricted blood flow.
STRIKE(S) - Methods used to execute NATURAL WEAPONS. VITAL TARGETS can be punched, kicked, chopped, poked, hammered, etc.
STRIKING CHECK - Describes properly executed checks that transfer sufficient energy to your opponent to be offensive in nature.
STRIKING - Techniques primarily utilizing CONTROL RELEASES, and minimal CONTROL MANIPULATION principles that concentrate primarily on CAVITY PRESSES.
SUBCUTANEOUS ALIGNMENT PRINCIPLE - A series of body geometry specific principles that when applied assist in the proper positioning of the human anatomical sub-structure for maximum strength and rigidity in the execution of self-defense techniques.
SUBCUTANEOUS ANGLE OF INCIDENCE - Describes true ANGLE OF INCIDENCE as defined by actual muscle, tendon, bone, and nerve cavity positions underneath the skin which may on the surface appear different.
SUFFIX(ING) - The addition of a move or moves immediately after the BASE MOVE in jujitsu. You may have picked up a few ideas about suffixing self-defense techniques by watching and practicing with more advanced students. Please remember, you must have a solid base move. If a technique sequence does not seem to be working for you, do not compound your problem by adding to it. Develop good basics, understand the idea of each technique, train properly, and develop a positive attitude.
SURFACE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE - (Also SUPERFICIAL) Taking the surface appearance of the human anatomy to determine the correct or “RIGHT ANGLE” for attack. In many instances this can be misleading and incorrect.
SWITCH - In place exchange of lead legs while facing the same direction. This is done by exchanging foot positions from one spot to another. Three alternatives can be used in making the exchange, (1) you can step back to front (2) step front to back, or (3) jump in place.
SYNCHRONIZED - To move or occur at the same time or rate; to cause to agree in time or rate of speed.
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TAILORING - (1) Fitting moves to your body size, makeup, speed, and strength in order to maximize your physical efforts. (2) Adjusting your mental and emotional attitudes to fit each given situation.
TAKEDOWN MANEUVERS - Defensive or offensive moves used to strike or force an opponent to the ground. Taking such action can immobilize, restrain, control, or prevent further attack.
TARGETS, VITAL AREAS on your or your opponent's body which can be injured or damaged when struck.
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