Vocabulary Technique 4 – Space and Orientation
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Uchi — Inside —
内 Inside
At the beginning of practice, the junomichika deploys gestures with little relation to the body. Gradually, awareness of the existence and functioning of the hara emerges.It is then considered that the practitioner enters into uchi, opening themselves to an inner work. Just as there is an uchi proper to the practitioner, there is also an uchi proper to junomichi itself. |
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Soto — Outside —
外 Outside
The notion of soto corresponds to the inverse of uchi.Without uchi, there can be no soto. |
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Migi — Right —
右 Right
It is essential to develop awareness of the right and left sides of the body and of space beyond the body.
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Hidari — Left —
左 Left
Work on the left is essential to ensure proper mastery of the right.
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Mae — Forward —
前 Front
In junomichi, actions are always directed forward, even when they appear to move sideways or backwards.
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Ushiro — Back —
後 Back
Ushiro is defined only in relation to mae and plays a key role in posture and control.
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Tate — Vertical —
縦 Vertical
Tate is the axis of the body connecting the feet to the head through the hara.
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Yoko — Horizontal —
横 Side / horizontal
Yoko is the horizontal plane of movement, allowing continuity without interruption.
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Omote — Front, visible side —
表 Surface / visible side
Omote designates what is visible and associated with teaching and demonstration.
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Ura — Hidden side —
裏 Reverse / hidden side
Ura designates what is hidden, internal and directly felt rather than explained.
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