Striking: Atemi Strike to a vital point Chudan-zuki A punch to the abdominal region Gedan-zuki Downward punch Gyaku-uchi Any reverse strike Gyaku-zuki Punching with the rear hand Jodan-zuki Upper strike Kaeshi-zuki Counter thrust Katate-uchi One-handed strike Men-uchi Strike to head Mune tsuki Thrust toward knot on obi Oi-zuki A step-punch Shomen uchi Overhead strike to the head. Tsuki In Aikido, usually a Chudan Oi-zuki Uchi Inside; strike Yokomen uchi Diagonal strike to the side of the head. Yoko-uchi A sideward strike Holds: Gyakute-dori To grasp with one's hand reversed; to grasp and opponents right wrist with your left hand Katate dori One hand holding one hand. Kosadori hand grab (katatedori ai-hanmi) Morote dori Two hands holding one hand. Kata dori Shoulder hold Ryokata dori Grabbing both shoulders. Ryote dori Two hands holding two hands. Mune dori One or two hand lapel hold. Hiji dori Elbow grab Sode dori Sleeve grab Ushiro eri-dori Neck grab from the back (usually the collar :-) Ushiro tekubi dori Wrist grab from the back. Ushiro ryote dori As above from the back. Ushiro ryokata dori As above from the back. Ushiro kubi shime Rear choke.