Ninpo Glossary - (T-Z)
Tachi- An extra long sword.
Tachi Jutsu- Techniques for using the Tachi.
Tai- Physical, body.
Taiho- A cannon.
Tai Jutsu- Unarmed self defense techniques.
Taisho Period- 1912 until 1926.
Tamakazari- A gigantic string with 500 colorful stones.
Tanto- A very short sword up to one Shaku in length.
Tanto Jutsu- Techniques for using a Tanto.
Tatami- A mat made of rice straw measuring 1.8 meters x 0.9 meters x 6cms, which is used as a floor in most Japanese rooms.
Tenchi Buri- Spinning the chain or rope of a Kusarigama above the head.
Tenchi Hasso no Kamae- Standing upright with the Bo or Sword next to the ear, keeping it vertical.
Tenchi no Kamae- See Tenchi Hasso no Kamae.
Tengu- Demon.
Tenmon- Astronomy.
Tento- The crown of the head.
Tenugui- A towel.
Teppo- Gun, musket.
Tessen- An iron fan.
Tessen Jutsu- Techniques for using the iron fan.
Te Yari- A very short Yari between 3 and 4 Shaku in length.
Tetsu Yari- An all steel Yari.
Tobi Kaiten- Jumping rolls.
Tobi Kata- The name given to the method of jumping.
Tobi Roppo- The collective name given to the six main ways of Tobi Kata.
Toda Jutsu- Chinese Karate.
To Gakure- The feeling given to an opponent of one being far away when in fact one is very near.
Togakure Ryu- A Ninpo style of Togakure.
To Jutsu- Techniques for using a Daito.
Toki- Climbing tools.
Tokonoma- An alcove on a wall of a main room reserved for paintings.
Toki- The highest position of a member of the government according to the Kan i Junikai.
Tsuba- The hand guard of a sword.
Tsuka- The handle of a sword.
Tsukubo- Along staff with one end having another piece of wood perpendicular to it and full of spikes. used for restraining.
Tsuki- A thrust with a weapon including a fist.
Tsutsushimi Bukaku- Modesty, discretion and carefulness.
Ukimi no Justu- Techniques for walking on ice especially with Geta.
Yakuza- Japanese Mafia.
Yamabushi- Mountain Samurai/warrior.
Yamabushi Hyoho- Strategies of the Yamabushi.
Ya- Arrow (s).
Yari- A spear.
Yata no Karasu- A three legged raven.
Yojo Shiketsu- The four main points to preserve health.
Yo Justu- See In/Yo.
Yokoha- The hook of a Jutte.
Yoriki- The name given to the Police of the Edo Period.
Yuga- Graceful, elegance.
Yumi- A bow.
Yuyo Semarazu- A sincere, calm and well composed attitude.
Zanki- The perception of a cutting intention.
Zanshin- A state of cautiousness.
Zui- The old Japanese name for China .
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