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U  Uchi Interior, inside    Uchi Deshi "Apprentice." An old Japanese practice where a student was apprenticed to a martial arts master in order to become an instructor in turn.    Uchi Hachiji Dachi Standing stance with the feet pointed towards the inside    Uchi Komi Uke Block (« going inside »)    Uchi Ude Uke Block with the forearm from the inside to the outside    Uchi Waza Striking techniques.    Uchi-Nagashi (Japanese) Dodging techniques used in the Wadô-Ryû Karate Style.    Ude Forearm or arm.    Ude Garami An elbow hold that immobilizes the opponent's arm. Literally, "arm wrap."    Uechi Ryu An Okinawan style of karate founded by Kanbum Uechi. It is characterized by linear patterns and forceful breathing.    Uke The person to whom a technique is applied; often taken to mean the opponent.    Uke Waza Techniques of blocking blows.    Ukemi "Breakfalling." The art of using shock-dispersing action such as rolls and breakfalls to avoid injury when falling.    Ukemi Waza Techniques of rolling and falling safely.    Undong Exercise.    Unsu Name of a Karate Kata    Ura Reverse," "hidding," or "rear.    Ura Zuki Flip side punch (near distance punch)    Uraken Reverse fist.    Uraken Uchi Back fist strike    Ushiro Back," "rear," or "behind.    Ushiro Enpi Uchi Elbow strike backwards    Ushiro Geri Kick backwards    Utsu To strike or to hit.    Uye Up" or "upward.