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(Japanese) Very ancient Martial Art consisting of gallopping a horse and shoot with a bow on predefined targets along the distance covered. Nowadays it is a Japanese sport called Kyû-Jutsu.
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"Active" or "positive." In ying-yang theory, the positive aspect associated with what is described as centrifugal, expansive and extroversive.
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"Passive" or "negative." One of the fundamental metaphysical elements of yin-yang whose balance is believed to be the center of existence.
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Fourth-degree black belt.
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"Bodyguard." The name given to a masterless samurai (ronin) who hired themselves out as professional bodyguards.
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One of the unique ninja walking techniques to move stealthily through woods or narrow areas.
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One who holds a first degree black belt or higher.
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A near waza-ari. However, yukos cannot be accumulated to make a higher score. (Judo)
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