YAKO

The inside of the upper thigh.

YAMA TSUKI

A wide U-shaped dual punch. Also called Mountain Punch, Yama = Mountain.

YAMA UKE

Mountain Block, as seen in the Kata Jitte, in this Kata it is performed at the same time as Fumikomi.

YAME

Finish, but remain alert.

YASUMI

Rest. A term used by some instructor's to have the students relax, normally following a long series of drills.

YAYA

Slightly.

YOBO

Face.

YOI

Ready, in a state of alertness.

YOKO

Side or Lateral.

YOKO EMPI UCHI

Side Elbow Strike.

YOKO GERI

Side Kick.

YOKO GERI KEAGE

Side Snap Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEAGE.

YOKO GERI KEKOMI

Side Thrust Kick. Also referred to as YOKO KEKOMI.

YOKO MAWASHI EMPI UCHI

Side Roundhouse Elbow Strike. Striking with the elbow to the side.

YOKO SASHI ASHI DACHI

Side Stepping Across Foot Stance. It is Sashi Ashi Dachi but you are looking to the side as you perform it. As seen in the Kata Tekki Nidan.

YOKO TOBI GERI

Side Jumping Kick / Flying Side Kick.

YOKO UDE HASAMI UKE

Side Fore-arm Scissor Block. As seen in the Kata Tekki Sandan. In this block the Yoko means that your arms are horizontal as opposed to vertical in front of you.

YONHON NUKITE

Four Finger Spear Hand. It is more commonly called Shihon Nukite.

YORI ASHI

Sliding The Feet, Without Legs Crossing.

YOSE

Pulling.

YUBI

Finger or Toe.

YUBI HASAMI

Finger Scissors. Can used to grab the windpipe after striking.

YUBI NO KANSETSU

Knuckle.

YUBISAKI

Fingertip.

YUDANCHA

The collective noun for all dan grades present.

YUDANSHA

Black belt holder (any rank).

YUMI

Bow, as in archery

YUMI TSUKI

Bow Punch, or normally called Bow Drawing Punch. As seen in the Kata Sochin. One hand pulls your opponent on to you as you execute the punch therefore increasing its effectiveness.