SHIRO’s A-Z

NINPO/BUDO/MARTIAL ART

SPEAK-terms/word glossary:

• SHIRO’s… 7 ways to speak like ninja glossary… a–g.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 more ways to speak like ninja glossary… h–n.
• SHIRO’s 5 ways to speak like ninja glossary…o–s.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 final ways to speak like ninja glossary t–z…herein below.

 

A FINAL COUNTDOWN…

10 = ju

9 = ku

8 = hachi

7 = nana/shichi

6 = roku

5 = go

4 = shi/yon

3 = san

2 = ni

1 = ichi

0 = rei

 

 

THE 9clans/ryu OF BUJINKAN NINPO…

 

• TOGAKURE RYU
• TAKAGIYOSHIN RYU
• SHINDENFUDO RYU
• KUMOGAKURE RYU
• KUKISHINDEN RYU
• KOTO RYU  
• GYOKUSHIN RYU
• GYOKKO RYU
• GIKAN RYU

 

GLOSSARY: T–Z:

T:

• TACHI = a large samurai sword type.
• TACHIDORI = a standing defense.
• TAI CHIKARA = concept of earth, physical strength/power.
• TAIDO = a jap. style of unarmed combat.
  
• TAIDO JUTSU = tech./methods of above combat applic.
  
• TAIHEN JUTSU = tech./methods combat applic. unusual/awkward body movements.
• TAIHOSAMA = castle wall gun/cannon placement hole.
• TAI JUTSU = tech./methods combat applic. natural unarmed defense.
• TAI BASHIGO = a 2man ladder.
• TAI NEJIRU = combat applic.body twist/turn tech./methods.
• TAI SABAKI = combat applic.body movements.
• TAISHO = title/name for a field general equiv.
• TAI UCHI = combat applic. body strikes.
  
• TAKANOTSUME = a claw/talon kakute type.
• TAKE BASHIGO = a bamboo ladder.
• TAKEBO = a bamboo stick/staff.
• TAKEKAN = a hollow bamboo breathing tube/stick.
• TAMABO = wood staff/stick with end balls.
• TAMAZUE = alternate name for above.
• TANBO = a short stick.
• TAN/TANDEN = alternate name for concept/doctrine of hara.
  
• TANDOKU RENSHU = self training, solo training.
  
• TANJO JUTSU = tech./methods combat applic.short staff/stick.
• TANOSHIMA = concept of pleasure/reward.
  
• TANSAIBO = a short thin stick.
• TANTEI JUTSU = espionage tech./methods.
• TANTO = a knife/dagger type.
• TANTO GATA = a shuriken type.
• TANTO JUTSU = tech./methods for combat applic. knife work.
  
• TANUKI NOBORI JUTSU = tech./methods for climbing, squirrel style.
• TARIKI = a hit and thrust type weapon.
• TASHIN = a shuriken type.
• TE = the hand.
• TEBO = alternate name for jutte.
• TEGATANAGANE = a small atemi type.
• TEGIRIBO = a short wood stick type.
• TEGUSARI = alternate name for ryofundogusari.
• TEKAGIJUTTE = a tobiguchi variation type.
• TEISATSU JUTSU = recon tech./methods.
• TEKAGI = set of combat hand claws, also climbing aid.
  
• TEKKAN = a knuckle duster type/also alternate name for jutte.
• TEKKEN/TEKEN = a restraining weapon type.
• TEKKOKAGI = a spiked hand band type.
• TEKUBI = the wrist.
  
• TEMANRIKI = a restraining weapon type.
• TENARASHI = iron truncheon type.
• TENCHI = heaven to earth, also densho scroll names/titles.
• TENCHI GIRI = tech./methods for combat applic. heaven to earth strike/cut.
• TENGU = ancient legendary ninja instructors/mentors/trainers.
• TENGU = shiro style overview here (click).
• TENGU GIRI = tech./methods for combat applic. strike/cut, tengu legend style.
• TENKETSUBARI = a suntetsu type.
• TENKI = alternate name for jutte.
• TENKO ASHI = area scan pivot/turns tech./methods.
• TENMON JUTSU = the study of meteorology and associated factors.
• TENOUCHI = a small hand held type weapon.
• TEPPAN = a shuriken type.
• TEPPO = a gun/firearm.
  
• TEPPOSAMA = castle wall gun placement hole.
• TESAKIGIRIBO = a stick/staff type.
• TESSEN = a small metal/wood rod type.
• TESSEN JUTSU = combat applic. above weapon tech./methods.
  
• TESSENJUTTE = a tenarashi with addon type/combo.
• TESSHAKU = a jutte type.
• TESSHO = a small atemi weapon type.
• TESSUN = a suntetsu type.
• TETOBIDASU = a vault/handspring.
• TETOBIDASU WAZA = tech./methods for above combat applic.
• TETSUBISHI = small, usually metal foot spikes/calthrops.
• TETSUBO/KANABO = a metal/wood club/war-club, usually spiked.
  
• TETSUBO JUTSU = combat applic.tech./methods of above weapon.
  
• TETSUKAGI = metal pick-lock devices.
• TETSUKIYA = a hand thrust arrow type.
• TETSUMARI = a spiked iron ball type.
• TETSUNIYOI = a metal truncheon type.
• TETSUTSUBUTE = an iron tsubute type.
• TETTEI = alternate name for jutte.
• TETTO = a metal truncheon type.
• TEYARI = a short/hand spear.
• TOAMI = a net, multiple use tool/item.
• TOBI = to leap/jump.
• TOBI ASHI = tech./methods for a leap/jump step, any direction.
• TOBIGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods for flying jumps/gliding etc.
• TOBI GERI = tech./methods for combat applic. leap/jump kicks.
• TOBIGUCHI = a fire ax weapon type.
• TOBI KUNAI = wedge shaped, usually metal climbing aid.
• TOBI WAZA = tech./methods for leap/jump combat applic.
• TO IRI = concept/doctrine of long range deception strategy/tactics.
• TOIRI NO JUTSU = combat applic.tech./methods of above.
  
• TO JUTSU = combat applic. sword tech./methods.
  
• TOKEN = a shuriken type/alternate name.
• TOMOZUKA = a short knife/dagger type.
• TONKI = collective name for small weaponry.
  
• TORAE = an immobilizing move/strike/action etc.
  
• TORA KAITEN = tech./methods for rolling, tiger style.
• TORA SHUKO = a set of  ‘tiger’ hand claws.
• TORA SHINOBIYORI = strategy/tactic of battle formation, stalking tiger style.
• TORA TSUKI = tech./methods for a thrust/strike, tiger style.
• TORA YARI = a long staff/spear type with a tiger-forked blade.
• TORI = title/name for the defender during training/tech. etc.
• TORIGARAMI = alternate name for sodegarami.
• TORINAWA = silken cord/rope.
• TORINAWA JUTSU = combat applic.tech./methods of above tool/weapon.
• TORINOKO = a flash incendiary device.
• TORITE = a jap.style unarmed combat special restrains/escapes.
  
• TORITE JUTSU = tech./methods for restrains/escapes combat applic.
• TOTEKIBU JUTSU = old/alternate name tech./methods for combat applic. weapon/item throwing.
• TSUBA = the sword guard.
• TSUBATSUKE = a jutte type with handguard.
• TSUBOKIRI = a turnscrew/boring implement/tool.
  
• TSUBUTE = a clubbing projectile type weapon.
• TSUCHIBOKO = a mace/spiked ball device type weapon.
• TSUE = a staff/walking stick type.
• TSUGI ASHI = combat applic. movement/advancing step tech./methods.
• TSUKA =  the pommel section.
• TSUKA ATE = combat applic.tech/methods for pommel strikes/work.
• TSUKI = thrusting movement/action.
• TSUKUBO = a polearm type, t shaped.
• TSUNE = a shaken type, talon/claw shaped bladed.

U:

• UCHI = a strike, also inside postn.
  
• UCHIBARI = a shuriken type.
• UCHI DESHI = title/name for trainees/apprentices.
• UCHIGATANA = a striking/piercing sword.
  
• UCHIHARAI = a jitte/jutte type.
• UCHIHARAI YARI = a jitte/jutte type, thick pointed tip/blade.
• UCHI KOWASHI = popular movement/protest/rebellion.
  
• UCHINE = a throwing arrow/javelin type.
• UCHINE JUTSU = combat applic. tech./methods of above weapon.
• UCHI OTOSHI = tech./methods for a dropping strike/defense.
  
• UCHIYA = a thickened arrow like weapon type.
• UKE = attacker/training partner, also a block.
• UKEMI WAZA = tech./methods combat applic.breakfalls.
  
• UKENAGASHI = parry/deflect.
• UKENAGASHI WAZA = tech./methods of combat applic. above.
  
• UKE WAZA = tech./methods of combat applic. blocks.
  
• UKIGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods/system for levitation.
  
• UJI = title/name for clan.
  
• UMABARI = a small sturdy knife/dagger, usually 2 cutting edges.
• UMAYAGAMA = a kama type/variation.
• UMEBI = a land mine type device.
• URA = moving rear/backwards, at back of/behind, outside hidden postn.etc.
• URA GYAKU = tech./methods for above grapple turn/takedowns.
  
• URA WAZA = tech./methods for above combat applic. opposite = omote.
• USHIRO = the rear postn.
• USHIRO KUKI UKEMI = central rear breakfall.
  
• USHIRO HAKOBUTO = a sword draw postn. from behind back.
  
• USHIRO TSUGI ASHI = combat applic. movement withdrawing step tech./methods.
  
• UWAMUKI TOBI = a leap/jump upwards.
  
• UZUKUMARU SOTO NI = a recovery crouch postn.
  
• UZURA NOBORI JUTSU = tech./methods for climbing in/between/along two surfaces/objects.

V and X not used.

W:

• WA = concept/doctrine of accord/harmony/smooth fluidity.
  
• WAI CHIA = hard and powerful ch.boxing style(s).
  
• WA JUTSU = a jap. unarmed combat style.
• WAKIGATANA = alternate/olden name for below.
• WAKIZASHI = the shorter samurai sword.
• WAKIZASHI TEPPO = deceptive short sword, gun combo type.
  
• WAKO = title/name for pirates/mercenaries.
• WANJIN = concept/doctrine of man in harmony/balance.
• WATA TABI/TABI = ninja style split toed shoe.
• WAZA = tech./method(s).
  

Y:

• YA = the arrow, also a projectile name.
• YADOME JUTSU = tech./methods combat applic. blocking above.
• YAGYUZUE = a specially constructed deceptive cane weapon.
• YAJIRI = an arrow head/barb.
• YAJIRIGI = a small y shaped hand held atemi type.
• YAMABUSHI = mountain warrior/recluse.
• YAMAHOSHI = alternate/olden name for above, partic. priest/warriors.
• YARI = staff/spear type.
• YARIHO = a jutte type.
• YARIHOGATA = a shuriken type.
• YARI JUTSU = tech./methods for spear combat applic.
• YARIOREBO = broken spear?…now a staff!
• YATATE = metal stationery(set)…now a hand held weapon!
• YATATEJITTE = a jutte type.
• YAWARA = a jap.unarmed combat style.
• YO = alternate name for chinese concept of the force/energy yang.
• YOJI = a toothpick/sliver.
• YOJI NO JUTSU = tech./methods for combat applic. minor deceptive entry methods/infiltration.
• YO JUTSU = tech./methods of deception/illusion/magic.
• YOKO = the side.
• YOKO ASHI = a side step.
• YOKO GERI = a side kick.
• YOKO KAITEN = a sideways roll.
• YOKO NAGE = a side throw.
• YOKO TOBI = a sideways leap/jump.
• YOKO UKEMI = a sideways breakfall.
• YON = 4 alternate name (shi).
• YORIBO = a staff weapon type.
• YOROIDOSHI = a small knife/dagger type.
• YOROIDOSHI NO JUTSU = tech./methods combat applic. of above.
• YOROIDOSHI TANTOGATA = a throwing knife/shuriken type.
• YOSEBO = a staff weapon type.
• YUBI JUTSU = tech./methods for combat applic. below.
• YUBIKOPPO = pressure point tech./methods, using bony hand/knuckle/body areas.
• YUBI WAZA = tech./methods of finger locks/locking.
• YUKI = snow.
• YUKIGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods for snow hiding/cover/concealment etc.
• YUMI = the bow/arrow weapon.
• YUMIOREZUE = a short bamboo whip type.
  

Z:

• ZA = title/name for a local ward/district/area.
• ZANKANJO = concept/doctrine of virtues and laws.
• ZANSHIN = concept/doctrine of total relaxed alertness/awareness.
  
• ZAREI = a seated formal bow/greeting.
  
• ZAZEN = a seated meditation, dignified non action/thought etc.
  
• ZEMPO/ZENPO = the forward direction/movement.
• ZEMPO KAITEN UKEMI = forward rolling/falling breakfall.
  
• ZEN = virtuous, goodness, a concept/doctrine of such.
  
• ZENSHIN = concept/doctrine of integrated/wholeness of life.
  
• ZUI = a metal truncheon type.
  
• ZUKIN = the ninja head/hood piece.
• ZZZZzzz… = SPECIAL MENTION BELOW.
  

 

SPECIAL MENTION: ZZZzzz…;

The sound i make before…

idreamofninja… do you have a dream?…

 

NJOY. SIMPLE.

 

 

SHIRO’s A-Z

NINPO/BUDO/MARTIAL ART

SPEAK-THE FULL MONTY.

• SHIRO’s 7 ways to speak like ninja glossary a–g.
• SHIRO’s 7 more ways to speak like ninja glossary h–n.
  
• SHIRO’s 5 ways to speak like ninja glossary o–s.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 final ways to speak like ninja glossary t–z…therein above.
  

 

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