Library › 1. Introduction & basic terms › Naming of techniques
Every technique describes a particular kind of movement. Japanese works like a construction kit whose building blocks are put together – in most cases according to this formula:
Direction/level + manner + body part + technique
Example: Ushiro Otoshi Hiji Uchi → elbow strike dropping to the rear
Most techniques are self-explanatory in terms of direction and the body part used. The most common techniques can be found in the chapters Hand techniques, Blocking techniques and Kicking techniques.