Basic Terminology (F)

Fudo
rooted or stable. Used as in ‘Fudo Dachi’, or immovable stance.

Fudo Dachi
Rooted stance, but many refer to this stance as Sochin Dachi

Fudo Shin
‘immovable mind’ a mental state of immovability

Fudo shisei
A position with your feet together.

Fuku Shin
Assistant Referee or judge

Fukubu
The abdomen area of the human body.

Fukushidoin
Assistant instructor

Fukuto
A striking point on the lower part of the leg on the human body

Fumi kiri
Cutting kick

Fumi komi
Stamping technique, aimed at many parts of the opponents body.

Fumi komi (shuto uke)
Stepping inward (knife hand block) The Fumi Komi represents the suppressive nature of the step in movement

Fumi uchi
Techniques executed whilst you step forward

Fumidashi
An action involving one foot sliding forward

Fumikomu
To invade or step inside the opponents space, body etc

Fumu
To step, to move

Furi
To swing, as in a leg or an arm or even a weapon

Furi tsuki
Circular punch

Fusenhai
To lose through defeat

Fusensho
To win via default

Futaridori
To practice against more than one opponent

Futokoro
Chest on the human body