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"The elements are not the means to an end... they are the beginning and the end."
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, A
, B
, C
, D
, E
, F
, G
, H
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| I
, J
, K
, L
, M
, N
, O
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| Q
, R
, S
, T
, U
, V
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| X
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Yang
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"Active" or
"positive." In ying-yang theory, the positive aspect
associated with what is described as centrifugal, expansive and
extroversive.
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Yama.
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Mountain.
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Yari
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Spear.
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Yasume
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To rest.
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Yikwon
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Backfist.
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Yin
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"Passive" or
"negative." One of the fundamental metaphysical elements
of yin-yang whose balance is believed to be the center of
existence.
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Yojimbo
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"Bodyguard."
The name given to a masterless samurai (ronin) who hired
themselves out as professional bodyguards.
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Yok sudo
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Ridge hand.
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Yoko
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"Side" or
"lateral."
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Yoko
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Sideways.
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Yoko aruki
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One of the unique
ninja walking techniques to move stealthily through woods or
narrow areas.
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Yonsok
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Combination.
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Yubi
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Finger.
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Yudansha
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Black belt Budoka.
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Yukan
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Bravery.
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Yuki
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Courage.
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Yukkuri
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Slowly, with no rush.
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Yushi
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Heroism.
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