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Uchi Deshi |
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"Apprentice." An old Japanese practice where a student was apprenticed to a martial arts master in order to become an instructor in turn. |
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Uchi Ude Uke |
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Block with the forearm from the inside to the outside |
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Uchi-Nagashi |
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(Japanese) Dodging techniques used in the Wadô-Ryû Karate Style. |
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Ude Garami |
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An elbow hold that immobilizes the opponent's arm. Literally, "arm wrap." |
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Uechi Ryu |
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An Okinawan style of karate founded by Kanbum Uechi. It is characterized by linear patterns and forceful breathing. |
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Uke |
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The person to whom a technique is applied; often taken to mean the opponent. |
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Ukemi |
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"Breakfalling." The art of using shock-dispersing action such as rolls and breakfalls to avoid injury when falling. |
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Ukemi Waza |
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Techniques of rolling and falling safely. |
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Unsu |
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Name of a Karate Kata |
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Ura |
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Reverse," "hidding," or "rear. |
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Ura Zuki |
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Flip side punch (near distance punch) |
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Ushiro |
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Back," "rear," or "behind. |
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Utsu |
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To strike or to hit. |
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