引き技
Hiki waza
Reading: ひきわざ
Retreating techniques
JapaneseKendo
Meaning
Kendo techniques executed while stepping backward, typically from tsubazeriai, striking men, kote or do.
Related terms
- Kohai後輩Junior studentA student of lower rank or with less experience, who learns from the seniors (senpai).AikidoGeneralJudoKarateKendo
- Kote小手Wrist strikeThe padded gloves in kendo and the valid strike to the wrist; in aikido the word means the wrist.AikidoKendo
- Kyu級Student gradeGrade below black belt, usually shown by coloured belts and counted down towards 1st kyu.AikidoGeneralJu-jitsuJudoKarateKendo
- Maai間合いDistanceThe right distance and timing between two opponents, decisive for attack and defence.AikidoGeneralKarateKendo
- Men面Head strikeThe kendo helmet and the valid strike to the top of the head.Kendo
- Men gane面金Face grilleThe metal grille of bars on the front of the kendo helmet (men) that protects the face.Kendo
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