Ninpo Glossary -(I-K)
Ichimonji no Kamae- A defensive posture.
Iga- Mie Prefecture.
Ihen no Kamae- Standing upright with a Bo behind one and in a horizontal position.
In Jutsu- See In/Yo.
In- A form of concentration adopted from the Mikkyo Religion.
In/Yo- The Japanese pronunciation on Ying/Yang.
Ishizuki- An iron tip located at the non blade of a Yari or Naginata.
Jakkin- A secret nerve point in the upper arm.
Jiai- Affection and benevolence.
Jiai ni Tomi- see Jiai.
Jingai Jutsu- Signaling techniques.
Jo Jutsu- Techniques of a three quarter staff.
Joruri- A Japanese style puppet play.
Jujutsu- Death wishes.
Jukyo- The theory of moral and governmental ruling from China .
Jumon- A secret chant.
Junanajo no Kenpo- The seventeen Article Constitution made by Shotoku Taishi.
Jun Shihan- A title rank of Assistant Master 7th Dan, in the Genbukan Dojo.
Ju Taijutsu- Grappling techniques.
Jutte- A short iron rod with a hook protruding just above the handle.
Jutte Jutsu- Techniques using the Jutte.
Kabuki- A Japanese style play.
Kago- A palanquin.
Kagura- Sacred music and dance about the Gods performed at shrines.
Kaiki- The collective name given to tools used for breaking and entering.
Kajo Chikusei- Bearing and respecting the qualities of the flower and the spirit of the bamboo.
Kajo Waraku- Having a heart as peaceful, joyful and lovely as that of a flower.
Kaki- Fire tools.
Kakushi Buki- Hidden weapons.
Kama- Sickle.
Kamae- A posture offensive or defensive.
Kamakura Period- 1192 until 1334.
Kamari- Name once given to a group of Ninja, meaning scout.
Kama Yari- A Yari with a half moon blade attached to it.
Kan- Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chen by which the Ninja were once known.
Kancho- The President/Headmaster of the Genbukan organization.
Kan-i Junikai- A law passed by Shotoku Taishi which changed the social structure of Japan into twelve classes of people.
Kanji- Chinese characters.
Kankoku Juhakkei- The 18 fundamental Chinese style Martial Arts.
Kansetsu Waza- Joint locking techniques.
Katana- A sword.
Katon no Jutsu- Fire techniques.
Keisotsu- Thoughtlessness.
Kenpo- Fist techniques.
Kenpo- Sword techniques.
Ketsu-In- The forming of special knots with the fingers.
Ki- Spirit power.
Kiai ( Kiai Jutsu )- Power yelling ( techniques ).
Kinsei Period- The modern ages from the 16th century to the early 20th century.
Kinton no Jutsu- Techniques for using birds.
Kinton no Jutsu- Reflections techniques with mirrors.
Kiseru- A smoking pipe made of a bamboo shaft with two iron ends.
Kisha Justu- Archery from horseback.
Kito- Prayers for the general good.
Kocho no Kamae- Standing in upright holding a sword in front of one’s forehead and keeping it horizontal.
Kodachi Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shoto.
Koe- A secret nerve point in the thigh.
Koga (koka)- Mie prefecture.
Kojiri- The or tip of the scabbard.
Koku- A measurement of rice with a volume of 180.39 cm3.
Koppo Jutsu- Techniques developed from Kosshi Jutsu.
Kosei no Kamae- Standing upright with one hand at head level and the other at groin level.
Kosshi Jutsu- The oldest form of Taijutsu using the fingers for striking.
Kuden- A teaching only passed by word of mouth.
Kuji Kiri- A form of cutting the air nine times with a ‘Sword’ In.
Kunoichi Jutsu- The name given to a female Ninja.
Kusa- Grass, a name once given to the Ninja.
Kusari- A chain.
Kusarigama- A weapon usually consisting of a sickle and a weighted chain.
Kyojutsu Tenkan- Diversionary tactics.
Kyoketsushoge- A specialized Ninja Kusarigama.
Kyoshi- A title rank teacher in the Genbukan Dojo.
Kyu Justu- Archery.
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