Glossary of Jujitsu Terminology
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ACCELERATED MOVES - (1) Moves that are advanced in context. These moves are taught to the more adept who soon learn to apply them with precision and sophistication. (2) Rapid moves that gain momentum with each additional move.

ADD - The inclusion of a move prior to or after a base move has been executed; or the inclusion of one or more moves inserted intermittently or sporadically throughout a technique sequence. See PRE-FIX, SUFFIX, HIDDEN MOVES, INSERT, COMPOUNDING A TECHNIQUE and other related terms.

ADVANCED JUJITSU CONCEPTS™ - Known as "Mushin Ryu." An updated system of street jujitsu created by Professor David A. Bellman. The system's roots are in the Danzan Ryu Jujitsu System with concepts, principles, and techniques borrowed from ADVANCED AMERICAN KENPO CONCEPTS and Aiki-jujitsu.

ADVANCED AMERICAN KENPO CONCEPTS™ - The upper echelon of American Kenpo. The more complete system that includes concepts and principles not found in Phase One or commercial "Motion Kenpo." "Motion Kenpo" Techniques are devoid of method and manner of execution, and are only "theme" oriented. The method and manner of execution are left to the interpretation of the individual, within "Motion" guidelines.

AGGRESSIVE OFFENSE - (1) The activation of the first attacking move without your opponent being aware of it. (2) An example of one of the three definitions that can be applied when executing an upward block.

AIMING - (1) The pointing of a weapon (natural or man-made) so that it will follow a direct course of action when propelled toward the selected target. Depending on the intended target and the weapon to be used, other parts of the body may be selected as guides in giving proper aim when executing a chosen weapon. As an example, the knee may be directed to an opponent's chin just prior to your executing a front thrust ball kick. The knee, in this case, when properly aligned, can insure the accuracy of the front thrust ball kick. (2) Use of CONTOURING to help improve your accuracy. See CONTOUR GUIDANCE.