Kote-hineri vs. Kote-mawashi vs. Kote-gaeshi
They are rotational wrist locks.
| Technique | Kote-hineri | Kote-mawashi | Kote-gaeshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation | Forearm twist | Forearm turn | Forearm reversal |
| Alignment | Wrist straight | Wrist flexed | Wrist flexed |
| Direction | Pronation or Supination | Pronation | Supination |
In Aikido, Nikyō is a Kote-mawashi and Sankyō is a Kote-hineri (Pronation).
Okuri-ashi vs. Tsugi-ashi
They are both types of steps.
In Kendo …
| Technique | Okuri-ashi | Tsugi-ashi |
|---|---|---|
| Translation | Sending foot | Following foot |
| Usage | Forward: the front foot moves first, Backward: the back foot moves first | Forward: the back foot moves first, Backward: the front foot moves first |
In Judo …
they just use Tsugi-ashi and there it means what in Kendo Okuri-ashi means.
Ryōte-dori vs. Morote-dori
They are both types of grips.
In Aikido …
| Technique | Ryōte-dori | Morote-gari |
|---|---|---|
| Translation | Both hands grab | Both hands grab |
| Usage | Grab with both hands both of your opponents wrists | Grab with both hands one of your opponents wrists |
In Judo …
they usually just use Ai-yotsu and Kenka-yotsu to describe grips.
Nami- vs. Gyaku- vs. Kata-juji-jime
All three of them are cross chokes performed with the forearms against the neck from the front while grabbing ukes collar.
- Nami: Both thumbs are away from the neck.
- Gyaku: Both thumbs are towards the neck.
- Kata: One thumb is towards (underneath) and one thumb is away from (on top) the neck.
Hon- vs. Kuzure-kesa-gatame
Both are types of Kesa-gatame which is a type of side control.
- Hon: Arm goes around the neck from the far side.
- Kuzure: Arm hooks far side shoulder from underneath.