FUDO DACHI

Rooted Stance, Immovable Stance. Now also referred to as SOCHIN DACHI but they are two separate stances. In Fudo Dachi the weight is more over the front ankle than in Sochin Dachi. They are now taught as the same stance.

FUKURAHAGI

Calf (of the leg).

FUKUTO

The outside of the lower part of the thigh.

FUMIKIRI GERI

Cutting Kick, using the edge/blade of the foot. A good technique for striking in to an opponents wind-pipe after you have got him on the floor.

FUMIKOMI GERI

Stamping kick, usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent.

FUMITSUKI

'Tread On', With the sole of your foot you either stamp on your opponents instep and either thrust or push him down. If done properly this technique should break your attackers leg and place him on the floor.

FUMI WAZA

Stamping Techniques.

FURI

Swing / Circular / Round.

FURIAGE

Swing Up.

FURIKAERU

Turn (look) Round, Rotate and Look Back.

FURI KOSA BARAI

Circular Cross Sweep, It is used in the Kata Nijushiho.

FURISUTE

Swing.

FUSE

Defence or Ground.

FUSHI

Joint, Knuckle.

FUSHO

Injury, Wound.