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1. aikido, n. View full entry 1955
...A Japanese form of self-defence and martial art, developed from ju-jitsu, in which locks, holds, throws, and the opponent's own momentum are used to gain advantage....
2. aikijutsu, n. View full entry 1955
...A Japanese system of martial arts techniques, which was later simplified to become aikido: see aikido...
3. basho, n. View full entry 1940
...A Sumo wrestling tournament....
4. budo, n. View full entry 1905
...The ethos underlying the study and practice of Japanese martial arts; the spiritual development central to and resulting from (training in) these arts; the traditional code on which they are based. Hence...
5. dan, n.5 View full entry 1941
...In Judo, a degree of proficiency; the holder of such a qualification....
6. dojo, n. View full entry 1942
...A room or hall in which judo is practised....
7. dziggetai | dzhiggetai, n. View full entry 1793
...A species of equine quadruped native to central Asia, Equus hemionus. It approaches the mule in appearance....
8. fan-tan, n. View full entry 1878
...A Chinese gambling game, in which a number of small coins are placed under a bowl and the players then bet as to what will be the remainder when the pile has...
9. go, n.2 View full entry 1890
...A Japanese board game of territorial possession....
10. gobang, n. View full entry 1886
...A game of Japanese origin, played on a chequer-board, each player endeavouring to get five pieces into line before his opponent....
11. hapkido, n. View full entry 1965
...A Korean martial art of self-defence, characterized by the use of kicking and circular movements of the arms and legs....
12. harai goshi, n. View full entry 1941
...A throw in Judo....
13. ippon, n. View full entry 1957
...A score of one full point, awarded to a contestant for a successfully executed throw or hold, or for two scores of waza-ari....
14. janken, n. View full entry 1936
...A Japanese children's game played with the hands. Now principally used in sport to decide ends, etc....
15. jigotai, n. View full entry 1950
...In Judo, a defensive posture....
16. judo, n. View full entry 1889
...A refined form of ju-jitsu introduced in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano, using principles of movement and balance, and practised as a sport or form of physical exercise. Also ...
17. ju-jitsu, n. View full entry 1875
...A Japanese system of wrestling and physical training, characterized by the use of certain techniques and holds to overcome an adversary. Cf. judo Also attrib....
18. kamikaze, n. and adj. View full entry 1896
...‘The wind of the gods’ (see small-type note above)....
19. karate, n. View full entry 1955
...A Japanese system of unarmed combat in which hands and feet are used as weapons. Also attrib., esp. karate chop...
20. kata, n. View full entry 1954
...A system of basic exercises or formal practice used to teach and improve the execution of Judo techniques, devised by Prof. Jigoro Kano (18601938)....
