Glossary of Japanese termsAAge…………………….RisingAi………………………The principle of harmonyAikuchi…………………a dagger with out a guard, tsuba. Ai uchi is a term meaning simultaneous strikes by both fighters. No point is awarded to either contestant. The referee brings his fists together in front of his chest. It is sometimes used to mean the simultaneous death of both individuals. Knowing that the opponent's killing technique leaves an opening, you kill him at the same instant. Anatoshi………………..TrappingAnkoku toshijutsu……..Seeing through darknessAnma…………………..massageAnza……………………Sitting cross leggedArigato Gozaimashita…Thank you very muchAsa geiko………………morning training. It is also used to mean a summer camp held during the hotest part of the summer. Ashi……………………Leg, footAshi-kubi………………Ankleashinami jukajo………..Ten ways of silent steppingnukiashi – stealthy feetsuri ashi – shuffling / sliding feetshime ashi – squeezing feettobi ashi – leaping feetkata ashi – single footou ashi – big feet / long strideko ashi – small feet / short stridekizami ashi – mincing feet / very short stridewari ashi – split bamboo feet / using special shoestsune no ashi – pinching feetAtama…………………..Crown of headAte………………………StrikeAtemi…………………..StrikesAtemi no tanren………...Hitting discipline (weapon)ten (the sky) – striking air, to improve accuracychi (the earth) – striking objects, to condition the weaponsjin (the man) – striking bodies, to affect the targetAwase…………………..Blending movementAya……………………..Across

Aya mochi………………Cross grabAyumi ashi……………...Alternating step

BBanpenfugyo...................Spirit of never being surprisedBarai(Harai)……………SweepBarraki…………………GradingBa jutsu…………………Horseback ridingBatto jutsu………………Sword drawing methodsBiken jutsu………………Secret sword methodBisento…………………Broad-bladed halberdBishamonten....................Guardian of the heavens (Buddhist)Bo………………………StaveBoin…………………….Inked thumb print used to authenticate documentsBoshi-ken………………Thumb strikeBu………………………MartialBugei juhappan………… Eighteen types of martial disciplines. The particular arts varied depending upon the time period. The following list has been suggested as a fairly stable core account.

1. Taijutsu… Unarmed fighting 2. Kenjutsu… Sword techniques 3. Bojutsu… Staff fighting 4. Shurikenjutsu… Blade throwing techniques 5. Kyujutsu… Archery 6. Sojutsu… Spear techniques 7. Naginatajutsu… Halberd fighting 8. Kusarigamajutsu… Sickle and chain 9. Hensojutsu… Disguises 10.Shinobi iri… Stealth and infiltration techniques 11.Suiren… Swimming 12.Bo ryaku… Strategy 13.Juttejutsu… Iron rod techniques 14.Intonjutsu… Escape and evasion 15.Tenmon… Meteorology 16.Chimon… Geography 17.Bajutsu… Horsemanship 18.Hojojutsu… Tying with ropes

Bujin……………………Fighting man

Bujutsu………………….The arts of the warriorBuki kake………………A weapons hook or a rack used to hang weaponsBuki waza……………….Weapons techniquesBumon…………………..Martial gate. Bunbu ichi………………Debate over virtues of martial skill verses educational skillsBushi……………………WarriorBushido…………………The way of the Samurai. Chivalry, military Knight waysButokuden……………….Headquarters of the Dai Nippon Butokukai, Great Japan Martial Virtue Association, which was founded in 1895 by the Japanese government to preserve the traditional martial arts. Buyu……………………..Martial friends.

CChasengami…………….was a style of top knot hair style worn by the samurai. It is named after its resemblance to a tea whisk. Chi……………………..Earth“Chi haya furu, kami-no oshie-wa tokoshie-ni tadashii ki, kokoro o miomamoru ran / shikin haramitsu daikomyo”“With many quick shakes, I invoke the divine teaching that everlasting pure spirit will protect one’s heart in troubling times / by these sounds and words find peace and become enlightened.”Chiburi…………………Shaking off blood from a sword after cutting. The ritualized shaking of a sword to remove any blood or organ left on the sword after cutting an opponent. It is symbolic and for kata only. It is done before wiping off the sword before returning it to the scabbard. This prevents introducing blood into the scabbard which would become sticky. A sticky sheath would slow down the drawing of the sword and would cause the sword to rustChikama geri……………Close kickChikara…………………StrengthChimon…………………GeographyChoku…………………..DirectChokuto…………………Early Japanese straight swordCh ho……………………Information gatheringChu……………………..MiddleChudan…………………Middle-levelChusen………………….Centerline of the body from nose to belly buttonChunin…………………Ninja sub leaders

Confucianism…………..The moral doctrine of right conduct, propounded by the Chinese scholar and philosopher Confucius (551-497 B.C.)

DDachi……………………StanceDaikomyo………………is used in ninjutsu to mean the illumination from the inside to the outside. In Buddhism, it is the large bright light radiating from the Buddha.Daimyo…………………Feudal lord, literally “big name” DaiSho………………….Long and short swords (Katana & Wakazashi)Dakkentaijutsu………… striking methodsDamashii………………..Fighting spiritDame……………………Wrong, not like that!!Dan………………….…Step, gradeDe geiko………………..Advanced training, used to mean traveling and training in other dojo and stylesDeshi……………………StudentDo………………………Trunk of bodyDo(Michi)……………..The “way” or path (Chinese, Tao)Dojo……………………Training place, the place of the wayDojo Cho……………….Head of a dojoDojo kun……………….Maxim of a schoolDori……………………Capture

EEdo……………………..Old name for TokyoEmbukai………………..Public demonstrationEmbusen………………..Line of movement on the floor of a kataEmpi…………………….ElbowEn geiko…………………Defence against a circle of opponentsEri………………………Collar

FFu………………………AirFudo……………………ImmovableFudo Kana shibari……...Immobilizing any living thing with the power of the mind.

Fudomyo-O……………Guardian of the heavens. 'The Immovable One', one of the Kings of Light; represents the dynamic will to enlightenment which is to be found in the middle of the flames of greed, hatred and delusionFudoshin……………….Imperturbability of mind in an emergencyFukiya………………….Pins and poisoned darts shot through blow gunsFukushidoin……………Assistant instructorFumikomi-ashi…………Stepping footFuri……………………..Swing, shake, or flailFutari……………………2 peopleFutokoro-teppo…………Bronze pistols

GGaeshi/Kaeshi………….Returning, reversedGaku…………………..Calligraphy or motto hung on Dojo wallGasshuku………………Live-in training campGedan………………….Lower-levelGenin…………………..Lower level NinjaGenki…………………..Vigour, energy, vitalityGeta…………………….Wooden sandalsGofu…………………….Talisman, good-luck charms.Gohon………………….5 timesGo-no-sen………………Take the initiative while the opponent is

attackingGosshin jutsu…………...Practical personal self protection methodsGotonpo………………..5 ways of natural concealmentDoton……………………using earth and stoneMokuton………………… using plants and woodSuiton……………………using waterKaton……………………using fireKinton……………………using metalGyaku………………….ReverseGyaku hanmi…………..Tori & Uke in mirror stance (unmatched leads)

HHa………………………Edge of bladeHa………………………StyleHabaki………………….sword collarHachi-maki…………….Head band

Hadaka…………………NakedHai……………………..YesHaibu…………………...Persons backHaibu yori………………From behindHaisho…………………..Back of handHajimasho........................Lets beginHajime………………….Begin, commenceHajime no saho…………Beginning etiquetteHajutsu………………….Escape techniquesHakama…………………Traditional skirt-type garmentHan………………………HalfHandachi………………..Half standingHane…………………….(form Haneru) to spring, bounce, or recoilHankafuza………………1/2 lotus postureHanshi…………………..[a ‘model for all masters’]. The "Han" in Hanshi means "example, model" and indicates "a teacher that can serve as an ideal model for others", or a “senior master”.Hantai…………………...Reverse, opposite or other way roundHappa…………………..8 leaves’Happo………………….8 DirectionsHappo baraki…………...8 directions sweep, awareness of surroundingsHara……………………The stomachHaragei…………………The art of developing the HaraHarai/barai………………SweepHasaki………………….Blade edge of swordHasami………………….ScissorsHasshodo………………..The eight ways for the correct mental state Buddhism.

1. Right view2. Right intentions3. Right speech4. Right action5. Right livelihood6. Right effort7. Right concentration8. Right mindfulness

Hasso…………………..8 faces’Hasuji…………………..Blade of sword angle or position

Heian…………………...Peaceful mindHeian shodan – 1st level Karate kata of the Horin dojoHeian nidan – 2nd level Karate kata of the Horin dojoHeian sandan – 3rd level Karate kata of the Horin dojoHeian yondan – 4th level Karate kata of the Horin dojoHeian godan – 5th level Karate kata of the Horin dojoHeiho……………………Military strategyHenka…………………..Variation or changeHenso Jutsu shichiho.....................7 Disguise techniquessukke – begger akindo – merchant komuso – priest ronin – leaderless soldiersarugakushi – performer (actor / singer)hokashi – street peddlertsunebito – peasantHi………………………SecretHi……………………….To flyHibi……………………..EverydayHicho…………………...Flying birdHidari…………………..LeftHiden…………………...Secret or concealed techniquesHiji……………………..ElbowHiki…………………….PullHiki te………………….Pulling or twisting hand/arm during a technique. It can be used as a pulling technique after grabbing the opponent.Hima……………………ForeheadHineri…………………..TwistingHira……………………..FlatHiza……………………..KneeHiza gashira…………….KneecapHodoki………………….Untie, (escape)Hojo jutsu……………….Binding or tying up of a prisonerHo jutsu is the art of firearms. Firearms were first introduced into Japan by the Portuguese in 1543. Ho jutsu concerns itself solely with the use and strategies of firearms. The early firearms were muskets imported by the Portuguese. Later, the Japanese made their own muskets. Firearms were the deciding factor in the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogun in the Meiji Revolution of the 1860's. The imperial army's guns defeated the Shogun's sword carrying samurai.

Hoken juroppo………….sixteen treasured striking methodsfudoken – firm (clenched) fistsanshitanken – three fingertip fistsokuyakuken – dancing foot fist (heel / sole of foot)kitenken – upward turning fist (sword hand)shitouken – finger sword fist (thumb)sokugyakuken – reversed foot fist (toes / ball of foot)shikanken – finger ring fist (extended knuckles)shakoken – claw fistkoppoken – bone method fist (thumb knuckle)kikakuken – demon horns fist (forehead)shukiken – hand raise fist (elbow)sokkiken – foot raise fist (knee)happaken – eight leaves fist (palms of hands)shishinken – finger needle fist (little finger)taiken / shizenken – body fist / natural weaponskiken – spirit fistHoko no jutsu to ankoku toshijutsu…walking and seeing through darknessHon…………………….FundamentalHontai - true body. It implies the unattached-ness to life or death and the awareness of all of the surrounding states of a trained warrior.Horin...............................Sacred 8 spoke wheel. The Horin (Chakra) is a ritual symbol of Buddhism that symbolizes the destruction of all evil that may come our way. Although the Wheel is often associated with the Buddhist Law, it is originally a projectile weapon used by the Indians. Because of its use as a weapon it was taken later as a symbol of defending the Buddhist Law.Hyoho…………………..Strategic methodHyojo hook……………..Slippery surface walking

IIai……………………….The art of unsheathing the sword Iai goshi…………………Relatonship hip. It is a posture with one knee one the ground with the ball of the foot touching the ground and the other leg with the foot flat on the ground. This is a lowered stable position permitting a quick response. Iai jutsu………………….Quick drawing of swordIchimonji……………….No 1 characterIchi taita………………..One against manyIdori…………………….Techniques from sitting in seiza

Iie……………………….No, Japanese avoid saying this thoughIkimasho...........................Let's goIkken Hissatsu………….."To kill with one blow" Imon…………………….Location of where jacket crosses on front of chestInka……………………..A license entitling the people receiving it to teach on their own authority. It is used in some traditional martial art lineages to authorize senior students to open their own schools. They are also issued by some Zen masters to signify that a student had achieved some degree of enlightenment. Inpo……………………..The art of hidingIntonjutsu………………..Escape and evasion methodsIppon……………………SingleIshiki……………………Energy of intentionIsshin denshin…………..Heart to mind transmission, telepathyIwa………………………Rock

JJigai……………………..Womens’ method of ritual suicide, cutting the neck artieriesJigoku……………………Earth prison or HellJissen…………………….Real battle or combatJitsu………………….….TruthJo………………………..4 foot staffJodan……………………Upper-levelJonin…………………….Ninja leadersJoseki……………………The upper seat (place of honour)Jowan…………………..(Upper) forearmJu………………………..SoftJugyo……………………Instruction, teaching or lessonsJu kai.................................X 10Juji………………………CrossJun……………………….(In ) order, turnJunan taiso………………Body conditioning (stretching)Jutsu…………………….MethodJutaijutsu………………..Grappling methods (lit. ‘supple body art’)

KKa………………………FireKaeshi………………….Counter attack, counter like a waveKai……………………..Association

Kaiso……………..……Association founderKaiten………………….RollKaiten juki……………..The axis of rotation of a techniqueKaishaku……………….The individual who cut off the head of the person commiting Seppuku (Hara Kiri)Kagami…………………KagamiKagami biraki………….Japanese New Year celebration, January 11thKaginawa………………Hook knife and ropeKajo waraku....................Peaceful heartKakari geiko……………Round robin style training, attackers in lineKakato………………….Heel of the footKake/gake………………HookKakushi…………………HiddenKama(Gama)…………..Sickle or scytheKamae(gamae)..……….Posture, positionKami……………………Upper bodyKami……………………spirit, god, heavenly, or high. Culturally, the multiple kami are more like ghosts than gods. They were most often believed to be deceased family members looking after the affairs of the living relativesKamidana…………….. Is the sacred shrine sometimes placed at the front of the dojo training area. Commonly, this is a small shelf with ritual symbolic items used to represent the spirit or the spirit's home. Kampo…………………Chinese medicine. The Japanese acquired knowledge of Chinese herbal medicines early in their history. So, when the Japanese talk about Chinese medicine, they are meaning herbal medicine. Kancho………………….The owner of a DojoKangeiko………………mid winter trainingKanji...............................Chinese charactersKansetsu waza…………Bending and twisting (of joints), techniquesKappo………………….Resuscitation techniquesKara……………………Empty, ChineseKarame…………………Tie up or arrestKarami………………….Entwinement or entanglementKarate………………….(kara, empty; te, hand or Kara, Chinese; Te,

hand)Karauma/garuma………WheelKasumi…………………Fog, mist

Kata (Gata)…………….Form Perfect Kata must be developed around these six points.

1. Eyes-Look before you move to a new direction and do it with intensity

2. Breathing-inhale and exhale in the proper places. 

3. Kiai must be done with deep feeling and loud forceful yell. 

4. Focus-Eyes and body directly in front of you, breath and muscle expansion and contraction must be used at the proper moment.

5. Pace-like good music, good kata has rhythm. 

6. Technique-without proper technique it is not a Kata.Kata…………………….SingleKata……………………..ShoulderKata gassho……………..single-handed prayer position. One hand opened vertically in front of the chest with the palm towards the side.Katame…………………Grappling or lockingKatana…………………Japanese swordKatate…………………..One handedKatsu……………………System of resuscitationKatsujinken…………….The life giving swordKaze……………………WindKeage…………………..Snapping or whipping upKeiko…………………..TrainingKeiko Kaisan Saseru…..."training dismissed" keiko: trainingkaisan: (noun) breakup; dissolution;saseru: (verb) to make (someone) do;Keiko-gi………………..Training clothesKekomi…………………ThrustingKen……………………..Fist, swordKeppan………………………….Blood seal as a method of swearing an oath. Traditionally, it is done by cutting the fourth finger on the left hand with a knife and smearing the resultant blood on an oath below the signer's signature or chop. Some involved signing in one's own blood. Keri (Geri)……………..Kickkicks may be medium (ma); straight out (toma); jumping (tobi); penetrating (kekomi)

Kesa……………………The blanket which Buddhist monks wear over one shoulder and tied at together at the opposite hip. It is sometimes translated as scarf. It was sometimes worn over the armor by samurai who were also Buddhist monks. Kesa gatame……………Scarf lock. The kesa is the blanket which Buddhist monks wear over one shoulder and tied at together at the opposite hip. Kesa giri……………….A diagonial downward cut with bladed weapon across the body through the line where a kesa would be worn. A gyaku kesa giri is a diagonial upward cut. Ketsu-in...........................Special knots with fingersKi………………………Centralized, coordinated energy considered as

the energy of lifeKi-ai……………………Union of Ki, shout that supposed to emanate

from the lower abdomenKiaijutsu………………..Spirit focus method(the four shouts):seme no kiai - attacking shouthannou no kiai – reacting shoutkachidoki / kachi no kiai – victorious shoutkage no kiai – shadow shout Kichigai………………..A maniac or insane person. Kichigaikan……………A training hall for maniacs. Ki-ken-tai ichijo..………Spirit-weapon-body unificationKihon…………………..BasicKiken……………………Tapping outKime……………………Focus of energyKi o tsukete……………..Be careful, attention!!!Kiri(Giri)……………….CuttingKissaki………………….Point of swordKiza…………………….kneeling, but up on the balls of the feet. This is called live toes. Ko………………………SmallKo………………………BehindKo………………………TigerKo………………………OldKodachi jutsu...................Use of the small swordKogeki………………….A sincere attackKohai……………………Junior in rankKoho……………………BackwardKoi guchi……………….Mouth of sword scabbard “Carps mouth”

Kojo undo………………Weight trainingKoko…………………….Tigers mouth It is the fleshy arc between the thumb and index finger. (LI-4)Kokoro………………….Spirit or heartKokutsu…………………Backwards leaningKokyu…………………..BreathKomuso…………………Itinerant priestKonban wa……………..Good eveningKonnichi wa……………Good afternoonKoppo…………………..Bone breaking techniquesKoroshi/goroshi………...To kill or death blow. It is sometimes used to mean a delayed death touch technique.

Kosa dori………………..Crossover grabsKoshi/goshi……………..Hips, waistKoshijutsu………………Bone finger method (muscle attacks)Kotai…………………….ChangeKote…………………….Forearm, wristKote kitae………………Forearm forgingKozuka…………………Small knifeKozutsu…………………Wooden gunsKu………………………SkyKubi…………………….NeckKuchi/guchi…………….MouthKuchi bushi……………Mouth warrior. It is an insult meaning an individual who talks like a warrior but doesn't have the skills to perform as a warrior. Kudaki………………….Destroy, smashKuden................................Secret oral teachingKujiki……………………Strain, wrenchKuji Kiri...........................Cutting the air 9 times with To-inKumigata……………….Method of taking hold of your opponents lapel

or beltKumitachi………………”Meeting of swords”Kumite………………….”Meeting of hands” an assaultKumiuchi……………….An ancient method of combat based on SumoKunoichi………………..Female NinjaKusa…………………….Grass or weeds. Ancient term for NinjaKusari fundo…………….Weighted chainKusari-gama…………….Sickle and chainKutaku…………………..Inner wristKuzure…………………..Broken position

Kuzushi…………………Breaking the opponents balanceoshi – press hiki – pull nejiri – torque age – lift taoshi – bring downKyo……………………..DeceptionKyoka…………………..Curriculum of a schoolKyoketsu-shogi…………"To run about in the fields and mountains". Hook knife with12’ to 18’ of cord, usually of woman’s hair, with metal ring attachedKyoshi…………………. Meaning ‘a teacher’ or ‘teaching master’. The "Kyo" in Kyoshi means "professor" or "philosophy". Therefore, Kyoshi equals a "professor" capable of teaching the philosophy of the martial arts. Kyu……………………..Class, grade below black belt (meaning “boy”)Kyu Jutsu……………….ArcheryKyusho………………….Vital points

MMa-ai……………………Combat distanceMa-ai ga to……………...Not the correct distanceMae…………………….FrontMae no sen……………..Front attacking. This is attacking at the instant the opponent thinks about attacking. Maitta…………………..I submitMandala………………..The spherical symbol of completeness and

integrative balance derived from the Indian metaphysics; the “wheel of life”

Manriki-kusari………….10,000 power chainMakikomi……………….Winding actionMakimono……………..A hand written scroll. These were the traditional form of books containing information about a style's history and techniques. Some contain drawings of techniques. Others may contain poems explaning principles or insights from the style using words only insiders to the style can relate to their training and information told to them in class. Makiwara……………….Striking targetMaru.................................CircleMata……………………..ThighMatsukaze………………Pine wind. It is also one of the names given to the carotid artery as it describes the sound of arterial bleeding.

Mawashi………………..CircularMawatte………………..TurnMe……………………..Eye or eyesMen…………………….HeadMenkyo kaiden………..License of complete and total transmission. It is given in traditional arts as the certificate of full proficiency for a lineage or style. It normally - just a license denoting a very high level of skill. For some lineages, it might be given to the headmaster designate or the headmaster. Meiso…………………...MeditationMete…………………….The front hand seen by an opponentMetsubushi………………To throw ash in the eyes. Genericly, to throw something that acts as a distraction to the opponent. Metsuke………………...Eye contact or target areaMichi……………………PathMigi…………………….RightMikkyo………………….Esoteric BuddhismMisogi…………………...Spiritual purification ceremonyMitori geiko……………..Eyes grab practice. It - to observe and learn while watching a class or instructor by grabbing, i.e., understanding, what is being taught. This is the recommended way to practice when injured.Mitsu tomoe………………………. Is the in/yo/mu symbol. It is also a symbol of the Japanese war god, Hachiman. Miyamoto Musashi….... Famous swordsman, undefeated in over 60 true combat cases. He was the founder of the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū or Niten-ryū style of swordsmanship and the author of The Book of Five Rings (五輪書 Go Rin No Sho), a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still studied today.Mizu no kokoro ………………….A mind like water. The idea of staying calm before an attack. Then responding appropriately. And finally, mentally returning to a state of calm after the fightMo ichido onegaishimasu..One more time pleaseMochi…………………..GrabMoguri………………….CrouchingMokuroku………………A catalogue of techniques. In some traditional Japanese martial arts, the instructor would create a catalogue of techniques to give to a student reaching a certain level of knowledge and skill listing the techniques contained in the style. This term is used by some traditional lineages as the highest level license an individual can earn. Mokuso…………………Meditation

Morote………………….Both handsMo Ikkai………………...One more timeMo sukoshi………………Command. “A little more”Mune(Muna)……………Back of the blade, chestMu on no ho…………….Silent methodsMusha…………………..WarriorMusha Shugyo………….Warrior pilgrimageMushin………………….No mind

NNafuda kake…………… The name board. Used in a dojo to show the name and rank of individuals.Nagare………………….FlowNage……………………ThrowNaginata………………..Lance with short bladeNakazumi………………Centerline of the bodyNami……………………A waveNana korobi ya oki ……A phrase meaning seven falls, eight rise. It is used to mean persevere or never give up. The maxim is attributed to the Indian Chan Buddhist monk Bodhidharma.Naname…………………Diagonal or obliqueNaore…………………..At ease stanceNawa……………………RopeNe waza…………………Ground techniquesNidan……………………2 levelsNinja…………………….Practitioner of the art of NinjutsuNinja Juhakkei…………..The 18 Ninja essentials. Ninja jūhakkei was often studied along with Bugei Jūhappan (the "18 samurai fighting art skills"). Though some are used in the same way by both samurai and ninja, other techniques were used differently by the two groups.

1. Seishinteki Kyoyo…Spiritual refinement2. Taijutsu…Unarmed combat3. Biken Jutsu…Swoed techniques4. So-jutsu…Spear techniques5. Naginata-jutsu…Halberd techniques6. Bisento-jutsu…Battlefield halberd techniques7. Kusarigama/Kyoketsu Shoge…Sickle and chain techniques8. Bojutsu…6’ 3’ and 4’ wooden staff techniques9. Kayaku jutsu…Pyrotechnics and explosives10.Shuriken/Sanban Nage-jutsu…Blade throwing

11.Kisha-jutsu…Archery from horseback12.Inton-jutsu…Special disappearing techniques13.Hoko-jutsu…Walking techniques14.Henso-jutsu…Art of disguise15.Kakushi Buki-jutsu…Secret weapons16.Ninyaku-jutsu (Kampo Jutsu)…Special medicine and drugs17.Gunryaku Heiho…Battlefield strategy18.Tenmon and Chimon…Strategies of heaven and earth

Ninjutsu/Ninpo…………Art of the Ninja, Japanese “Commando” and super spy. The main character nin (忍) is composed of two greater characters. The upper character ha or toh (刃) has the meaning of "edge of the sword". The lower character kokoro or shin (心) means "heart" or "soul". The compound means "stealth", "secrecy", "endurance", "perseverance", and "patience". Jutsu (術) means "art" or "technique". Hō (法) meaning "knowledge", "principle", "law" or "system" when found with the prefix "nin" carries the meaning of ninja arts, higher order of ninjutsu.Ninjo……………………Something that one must do or wantNinso……………………Face readingNi-to……………………2 swordsNoto…………………….ResheathingNuki-uchi………………strike and cut in the same movement

OO………………………..Big, greatObi………………………BeltOhayu Gozaimasu………Good morningOitsuki…………………..Chasing punchOkuden………………….Deep/secret teachingsOkuri ashi……………….Chasing, sliding stepOkyu Shochi…………….First aid measuresOmote…………………..Surface, front. Refers to obvious techniques. When omote is used referring to a sword, it is the side of the sword that faces out from the hip when it is in the scabbard. This is the side of the sword that is signed by the sword smith. It can also refer to something being obvious or openly taught or shown to the publicOmyodo………………..Ancient science including the Chinese art of

divination and astrologyOnajiku………………..Repeat technique on opposite sideOnegai Shimasu………..If you would please

Oni……………………..DemonOsae……………………Push, pressOsae komi……………...Pinning techniqueOsu…………………….An impolite word that is not used in normal society. It should not be used by women. Some karate schools use it as a catch all phrase as a greeting or as a response to commands. It may be a contraction of osu-shinobu. A better term to be used generically is "hai" as it - simply that you heard the instructor and nothing more. Oshi…………………….To pushOten…………………….CartwheelOtoshi………………….DownwardO tsukare sama deshita……………An expression of thanks for getting tired because of the hard training afforded by having such a skillful training partner. Owari…………………..FinishOyasumi nasai………….Good night

RRandori………………..Free practice, lit “without capture”Rei……………………..BowRenshi............................. Renshi who is ‘a man of high character/training master’. The character "Ren" means "polished, tempered" and "shi" means "person". Thus Renshi indicates a "polished instructor" or expert. Renshu…………………Hard trainingRenzoku……………….Successive practiceRitsu rei………………..Standing bowRofuse…………………Arm locking methodsRonin………………….Master-less Samurai. The term - wave man. In effect, a ronin was an unemployed warrior. A major source of a samurai's pay was in form of food, mostly rice. No employer meant no food for the family. So a ronin would seek out other employers among the daimyo. The alternatives were to become a farmer and thereby lose warrior class status for himself and his family or to become a bandit.Ryo…………………….BothRyu…………………….DragonRyu…………………….System, a method which has formed a school in

Budo

SSabaki………………….AvoidanceSageo...............................Sword cordSaiminjutsu…………….Hypnotic art, mesmerismSakki……………………Killer sprirt, the awareness and sensitivity of aggressive behaviour by others.Sanshin go kyo no kata…Three hearts (uniting body, mind, and spirit) & five principle formschi no kata – earth formsui no kata – water formka no kata – fire formfuu no kata – wind formkuu no kata – void formSamurai…………………Japanese warrior in the service of an overlordSatsujinken………………The death giving swordSaya……………………..Sword scabbardSaya banare…………….. Position of the tip of the sword at the koi guchi, the scabbard opening, during the draw. The point at which the sword tip comes out of the scabbard. Just before the strike. Sayabiki…………………Pulling movement of the sword scabbardSayonara……………….GoodbyeSayu……………………Left and rightSei Retsu……………….(Straight) line, Line upSei Za………………….Correct sittingSempai…………………Senior grade to ones’ selfSen……………………..Initiative in applying mental power, technical skill, and physical strength. To gain advantage over the opponent. The concept comes from the Japanese sword arts. Sen involves a well-made attack or series of movements that constitute a single attack. The character Sen can be used as future or to pre-cede. This character is also used for the number one thousand. Be aware whether the term is being used as a number or some other meaning. Look at the context. Sen-no-sen……………..Highest form of initiative, taking the advantage

just before the opponent attacksSensei………………….Teacher (literally ‘one who has gone before’)Sensen no sen…………..Before the before of the attack. Sen sen no sen has the sense of taking control early, before your opponent can initiate an attack, thus taking the 'first initiative'. Another way of describing this is pre-emptive initiative. This is often subtle, and involves causing your opponent to initiate the attack or movement you want him or her to make.

Sensu……………………Folding fanSeoi…………………….To carry on your backSeppuku…………………………...Ritual suicide by pulling a dagger or short sword through the stomach. Normally, this is followed by another individual, a friend or kinsman, cutting off the head with a long sword. This practice was mostly done among the buke, warrior family, caste.Shaolin(Shorin)……….Chinese boxing method reputed to be the fore-

father of KarateShiai……………………CompetitionShihan…………………Master of exceptional quality and very high grade. The term is frequently used interchangeably with English terms such as "master instructor". Various martial arts organizations have different requirements for the usage of the title, but in general it is a high title, 6th dan or above, that takes many years to achieve.Shiho………………….4 directions, 4 waysShiki……………………Ceremony, form or styleShikomi-zue……………sword caneShikko………………….Knee walkingShime(Jime)……………To chokeShimoseki……………..Lower sideShinai………………….Bamboo swordShinken shobu…………Death matchShinobi aruki…………..Stealth movementShinobi iri……………..Stealthy entering methodsShinobi no Buki……….Weapons trainingShinobi-zue……………Ninja’s staff weapon with hidden weighted chainShinto………………….Indigenous Japanese religion, the “Way of the

Gods”Shinzen Rei…………….Alter bowShi Rei…………………Teacher bowShisei………………….PostureShizen…………………NaturalShizen gyo un ryusui…..Naturally moving like clouds and flowing waterShizen Rei…………….Natural bowShizen Tai(Shizen no Kamae)..Natural stance Sho……………………..First, beginningShochu geiko…………..Training during hottest part of summerShogun…………………Military dictatorShomen…………………Front of the head

Shoshin………………..Beginners heart. It is a mind state that is alert and empty to receive all possibilities. Shoten…………………. “Going to the sky” (running up vertical / near-vertical surfaces)Shugendo……………..Mountain asceticism; a religion proposed by a

yamabushi named En no GyojaShuko………………… Hand spikesShumatsu dosa………...After class exerciseShuriken………………Throwing weapons such as dirks or dartsShuto………………….Knife handSode…………………..SleeveSoete………………….Augmented handSogo…………………..Each-otherSogo…………………..CompleteSoji ……………………………..Cleaning of the dojo. In some dojo, it is ritualized into a ceremony for the beginning of the New Year. In other dojo, it is a ritual cleaning performed as the beginning of the normal training session. Soke………………….. Head of the family or lineage, a Ryu. Typically, therefore, outside of its rank system. Sokuho………………..SidewaysSokuyaku……………..Raised-footSore made…………….Time has expired, time is upSonomama……………Remain as it is.Soto…………………..OutsideSuburi…………………swinging, shakingSui…………………….WaterSui getsu…………………………moon reflected in the water. A practitioner's mind should train to be like water, reflecting the moon without distortion. The water remains still and unaffected by the reflection of the moon. Likewise, the warrior's mind should remain still and unaffected by actions happening around him. Thus - staying unapproachable, like the reflection of the moon in still water. Suki……………………OpeningSumimasen……………Excuse meSutemi…………………Sacrifice. The Sutemi means literally “self abandonment”Suwari…………………Sitting down

TTabi…………………..Split toe sockTachi………………….Standing, uprightTachi………………….Old style sword slung blade downTadashite……………..Correct, straightTai……………………BodyTai Jutsu………………Body techniqueTai sabaki……………..Body shifting or body turning. Tai sabaki is not just a - for achieving entry for techniques, or the avoiding of attacks, but also a - for generating power. Tai sabaki can be divided into three types of motion: hip turning, foot turning, and hand turning. Tai seigyo - body controls. It is used in the sense of takedowns.Taiso………………….Body conditioningTaito………………….Putting the sword in the beltTake………………….BambooTakemusu……………Spontaneously created martial skills. It is based on the idea that with correct training, the individual can create on the spot appropriate responses to unexpected attacks. Tameshigiri……………Test cutting with a sword. To really practice getting the correct feel and handling against resistance. Tameshiwari…….…….Test breaking. To really practice getting the correct feel and hitting against resistance. Tanto…………………DaggerTanto dori…………….Knife disarmingTanden………………..AbdomenTandoku renshu………Solo practiceTanin geiko……………Training with many opponentsTaoshi…………………To tip overTatami………………..Mats for practiceTate……………………Upright, vertical, standingTe…………………….HandTekki………………….Iron horse. Kata requirement for the Horin dojo.Tekki shodan….1st level kataTekki nidan….2nd level kataTekki sandan….3rd level kataTeito……………………Holding the sword loose by the left side with the arm relaxed downward. It can also be used to describe the body posture when the sword is in the belt and the hands hang loosely at the sides of the body.

Teito shisei……………Holding the sword by the left side as if it were in the belt. The thumb is on the guard, tsuba, ready to release the sword from the scabbard. Tekagi………………..A hook worn like a Shuko. Used for climbing or raking enemyTe-kubi……………….WristTenchi………………..Heaven and EarthTengu…………………Mythical Japanese hobgoblinTenkai………………..FlipTenmon………………AstrologyTe no uchi…………….Is to grip a sword with the fingers pulling into the palm. It is sometimes used to genericaly mean gripping.Tenugui………………Small handkerchiefTeppo…………………Early type of gunTessen………………..Iron fanTetsubishi……………4 pointed caltropsTo…………………..Chinese character for 'Tang'. The Japanese say this as 'to' or 'kara', therefore it is the same whether someone says 'tode', 'tote', or 'karate'. To………………….. Pronounced like the english word "toe".#1 If; When;#2 "And", as in:  Hiriki No Yosei Ichi to NiElbow Power 1 and 2#3 With; Tobi…………………..JumpingTobi-komi……………Jumping inTomoe………………...Circular, comma shapedTonpo…………………Escape techniquesTori…………………..AttackerTorite…………………Grappling (lit. ‘taking hands’)katate tori – one hand takeryoute tori – two hand takekatamune dori – one lapel takeryoumune dori – two lapel takeRyouobi dori – double hand belt takekata dori – shoulder takesode dori – sleave takekatamune katasode dori – one lapel and one sleeve take, a.k.a. kumiuchi (joining together)

Toshikoshi geiko……...|New Years eve practiceTsuba…………………Sword guardTsugi………………….NextTsugi ashi…………….Sliding stepTsuka…………………Sword handleTsuki(zuki)………..….Punch, thrustTsukinami shiai……….Monthly dojo contestTsuki no Kokoro……..Spirit like the Moon. It sees all, but is not fixed on anythingTsuno yubi……………Finger nailsTsurugi……………….Straight double edged swordTsuzukete…………….”Fight on”

UUchi…………………..Inside, strikeUchi deshi…………….Inside studentUchiko……………….Powder made from polishing stones. Used to clean off dirt and minor oxidation. It is used on a powder ball used to dust powder on a real Japanese sword to clean it. A word of advice on an iaito, a practice sword, - DON'T!!!! Uchiko is a mild abrasive and will scratch - even remove - the chrome finish on your iaito.Ude……………………Arm, forearmUe…………………….Up, above or overUke…………………..Block, receiver, rolls and somersaultsUkemi…………………Passive, defensiveUra……………………Back, reverseUshiro…………………Back (Behind)

WWa…………………….Ancient Japanese term for harmony, accord and

coordinationWakarimasu…………..Do you understandWakarimashita………..I understandWakarimasen………….I don’t understandWaki…………………..SideWakizashi…………….Japanese small swordWari…………………..SplitWaza………………….TechniqueWaza ari………………”Almost a technique”. It has come to mean a half point

YYa……………………..ArrowYakusoku kumite……. "Promise" premeditated sparringYama………………….MountainYamabushi……………Mountain, warrior priestYame………………….StopYanone………………..Arrow headYari……………………LanceYasume………………..Rest/RelaxYawara………………..Ancient method of combatYoi…………………….Instruction to get readyYoko…………………..SideYokoha………………..Side prong of a JutteYokomen………………Side of headYosei…………………..Training/developmentYoshi…………………..Lets go, continueYubi……………………FingersYudansha………………A person of black belt gradeYukkuri Onegaishimasu.."Slowly please"Yumi…………………..A bowYumiya…………………Bow and arrows

ZZanki...............................Perception of cutting intentionZanshin………………..Constant or moving alertness. It is a state of readiness or alertness for a potential attack, a state of cautiousness. It is perfect awareness exemplified by perfect posture.Zanson…………………Survival techniquesZa Rei………………….Sitting bowZazen…………………Seated meditationZekken………………..Chest patch embroidered with your own name and your dojo name on it. Zen……………………AllZen……………………Buddhism that believes enlightenment comes through seated meditation on nothingness. A type of Dhyana Buddhism brought from India to China by Bodhidarma and later conveyed to Japan by various individuals. In China, it is known as Ch'an. The Chinese divided Ch'an into five sects

Zenkutsu……………....Forwards leaningZenpo………………….ForewardZenwan……………….. (Lower)ForearmZubon…………………..Training gi pantsZui..................................The old Japanese name for China

Numbers

1. Ichi / Ippon / Hitotsu 一2. Ni / Nihon / Futatsu 二3. San / Sanbon / Mittsu 三4. Shi(Yon) / Yonhon / Yottsu 四5. Go / Gohon / Itsutsu 五6. Roku / Roppon / Muttsu 六7. Shichi(nana) / Nanahon / Nanatsu 七8. Hachi / Happon / Yatsu 八9. Kyu / Kyuhon / Kokonotsu 九10. Ju / Juppon / To 十

Glossary of Chinese termsBBiu Gee Finger Jab… "ThrustingHand" Bong Sao…Bent-arm deflection;Raised Elbow Block C Chi Sao "Sticky Hands" Drill Chum Kil "Seek to Bridge the Gap" Chung Chuie "Vertical Fist"; Jab D Da to Hit or Strike F Fon Sao Trapping Hands Fook Sao "Bridge Arm"; Bent-arm Elbow-in Block; Hooking Hand BlockG Gua Chuie Back Fist Gum Sao Pinning Hand HHuen Sao "Circling Hand"; Small Disengagement JJao Sao Large Disengagement; "Running Hand" Jao Sao Da Running Hand and Hit Jeet Intercept; Stop Jeet Kune Do "The Way of the Intercepting Hit" Jern Palm Strike Jik Chung Chuie "Straight Blast" or "Battle Punch" Jik Jern Straight Palm Jum Sao Sinking Hand Block Jung Seen Centre LineJut Sao Jerking Hand Jut Sao Da Jerking Hand and Hit K Kwoon School or Gym)L Lop Sao Grabbing Hand Lop Sao Da Grabbing Hand and Hit Loy Inside Loy Da Inside Hit Loy Ha Pak Inside Low Slap

Loy Pak Sao Inside Arm Slapping Hand M Man Sao Probing Hand; Lead Hand Mook Jong Wooden DummyN Ngoy Outside Ngoy Ha Pak Outside Low Slap Ngoy Pak Loy Da "Split Entry"; outside slap and inside hit Ngoy Pak Sao Outside Arm Slapping Hand P Pak Sao "Slapping Hand" Pak Sao Da Slapping Hand and Hit Pak Sao Ngoy Da Slap and Hit outside of the arm Pak Sao Loy Da Slap and Hit inside of the arm Phon Sao Trapping Hands Ping Chuie "Horizontal Punch" Q Quan Sao Combination of Bong Sao and Tan Sao   SSao Finger Seong Chi Sao Double-arm sticking handsSifu Instructor or TeacherSiGung Teachers teacher Sut Sao Knife-hand strike T Tan Sao Palm-up Block Tan Sao Da Palm-up Block and Hit W Woang Cross Woang Pak Sao Cross Hand SlapWu Sao "Defending Hand"; Rear Hand

Glossary of fencing terms

A Advance (Marche) - Stepping forward towards the opponent.

B Balestra (Balestra) - A jump, often made during an attack. Barrel (Embase) - In electric foil and épée, the cylindrical base of the

point within which all the other parts sit. Bayonet (Baïonnette) - A type of connector at the end of a body cord,

used sometimes in foil and sabre. Consists of a single large prong. Beat (Battement) - The striking of one's weapon against an opponents.

Used as a preparation for an attack. Bell Guard - The rounded protective metal between the blade and

pommel of a sword. Bind (Liement) - Moving the opponent's blade to the diagonally

opposite line. Black Card (Carton Noir) - The most serious violation. Fencer

generally expelled for receiving a black card. Blade (Lame) - The longest part of the weapon, located above the bell

guard, used to attack the opponent. Body Cord (Fils de Corps) - The electric cord running from the

weapon to the connector for the reel. Helps connect weapon to the scorebox. For foil and sabre, also connects to the lamé.

Bout (Match) - A fencing match.

C Circular Parry (Tromper le Contre) - A parry performed by making a

circle with one's blade to move the opponent's blade into a different closed line. (see counter-parry)

Contact Spring (Ressort) - In electric foil and épée, it is the smallest of the springs within the point. Attached to the tip.

Corps-à-Corps (Corps-à-Corps) - Bodily contact between two fencers. Illegal in foil and sabre. Minor corps-à-corps allowed in épée.

Counter-Disengage (Contre-Dégagement) - A disengage to deceive a counter-parry.

Counter-Parry (Contre-Parade) - Parry in the opposite line of attack. Defending fencer first changes engagement then parries. (see circular parry)

Counter-Riposte (Contre-Riposte) - A riposte following the parry of a riposte.

Counter-Time (Contre-Temps) - An attack in response to a counter-attack.

Croisé (Croisé) - Moving the opponent's blade to the high or low line on the same side.

Crossover (Passe Avant, Arrière) - A movement forward or backwards where the feet cross. Illegal in sabre.

Cut (Coup de Taille) - A slicing sabre attack. Cutover (Coupé) - Moving the tip of one's blade over the opponent's.

Similar to a disengage, but performed over rather than under the opponent's blade.

D Disengage (Dégagement) - Moving the tip of one's blade underneath

the opponent's. Doublé (Doublé) - An attack with a disengage followed by a counter-

disengage. Deceives a lateral parry followed by a counter-parry. Double-Touch (Coup Double) - Both fencers landing hits

simultaneously.

E En Garde (En Garde) - The initial stance of a fencer. Feet shoulder

width apart, front foot pointing towards opponent, back foot perpendicular, front arm at the ready, back arm up behind the head.

Envelopment (Enveloppement) - Moving the opponent's blade in a full circle.

Épée (Épée) - A weapon in fencing. No right of way, everything valid target area, point attacks, longer heavier blades, larger bell guard. Mass of about 770g and about 1.10 metres in length.

F Feint (Feinte) - An attack not meant to score but to draw a reaction

from opponent. Flèche (Flèche) - A running attack. Flunge - A cross between a flèche and a lunge. Used by sabre fencers

since crossing the feet (crossovers, flèche, etc) are illegal. Foible (Le Faible de la Lame) - The uppermost, weakest part of the

blade. Foil (Fleuret) - A weapon in fencing. Right of way, torso and groin

valid target areas, point attacks, medium blades, smallest bell guard. Mass of about 500g and about 1.10 metres in length.

Forté (Le Fort de la Lame) - The lowermost, strongest part of the blade.

French Grip (Poingée Droite) - A type of grip on the pommel. Long and straight to be placed against the forearm.

G Glide (Coulé) - Attacking with opposition by sliding along opponent's

blade. Glove (Gant) - The protective gear worn on the hand.

H High Line (Ligne Haute) - The top half of the target area. Hilt (Garde) - Everything below the blade on a weapon. Comprised of

the guard, grip, and pommel.

I Inquartata - Pivoting around the front-foot so as to move the target-

area away. Inside Line (Linge Interne) - The back half of the target area.

J Jacket (Veste) - The protective gear worn over the torso and arms.

K Knickers (Pantalon) - The protective gear worn over the legs. Covers

the waist, hips, thighs, and knees.

L Lamé (Lamé) - A metallic vest or jacket worn by electric foil or sabre

fencers. Low Line (Ligne Basse) - The lower half of the target area. Lunge (Fente) - Placing the feet twice shoulder width apart into a

lunge position. Common during attacks.

M Mask (Masque) - The protective gear worn over the head. Master (Maître) - The third and highest level of certification as a

fencing coach. Provost certification must be earned first. A research paper and a practical examination given by three fencing masters are required to become a fencing master. Also sometimes called a maestro.

Monitor (Moniteur) - The first level of certification as a fencing coach. It may be earned in each of the three weapons individually. There is a written and a practical examination given by two provosts or one fencing master in order to become a monitor.

O Octave (Octave) - Parry #8 in the outside low line. Off-Target - A hit made in an area that is not target area for that

weapon. One-Two Attack (Une-Deux Attaque) - An attack with two lateral

disengagements. Deceives two lateral parries. Opposition (Opposition) - Pressing one's blade against the opponent's. Outside Line (Ligne Externe) - The front half of the target area.

P Parry (Parade) - The defensive action blocking an opponent's attack. Passata-Sotto (Passata Sotto) - A lunge while placing the off-hand on

the floor.

Phrase (Phrases d'Armes) - A series of actions made by the fencers until a point is made or the fencers step apart.

Piste (Piste) - The strip fencing takes place on. Pistol Grip (Crosse) - A type of grip on the pommel. In the shape of a

pistol handle. Comes in a variety of styles. Point Screw (Ecrous de Pointe) - Sometimes called grub screw. In

electric foil and épée, they hold the tip within the barrel. Pommel (Pommeau) - The end of the sword, below the grip. Used as a

counterweight to the blade. Pressure Spring (Ressort Pression) - In electric foil and épée, it is the

largest of the springs within the point. Able to push up 500g in foil and 750g épée.

Prime (Prime) - Parry #1 in the inside high line. Pris-de-fer (Prise-de-Fer) - The taking of the opponent's weapon while

also attacking. Provost (Prévôt) - The second level of certification as a fencing coach.

Monitor certification in all three weapons must be earned first. There is a written and a practical examination given by two fencing masters in order to become a provost.

Q Quarte (Quarte) - Parry #4 in the inside high line. Quinte (Quinte) - Parry #5 in the inside low line.

R Reassembly (Rassemblement) - Standing straight by pulling the front

foot back and straightening the legs. Red Card (Carton Rouge) - Minor violation. Point awarded to

opposing fencer. Redoublement (Redoublement) - A new action made after the failure

of the first. Reel (Enrouleur) - A spring-loaded box with a spool of wire,

connected to the scorebox. Attaches to body cord of fencer and reels out/in more electric cord.

Remise (Remise) - The instant continuation of an attack after the failure of the first, no recovery of the arm.

Retreat (Retraite) - Stepping backward away the opponent. Right-of-Way (Priorité) - Rules governing the winner of a point when

a double-touch has occurred in foil or sabre. Riposte (Riposte) - The attack following a parry.

S Sabre (Sabre) - A weapon in fencing. Right of way, above waist valid

target areas, point and slashing attacks, lightest blades, largest bell guard. Mass of about 500g and about 1.05 metres in length.

Salle (Salle) - Sometimes the room in which a fencing club trains and fences. Sometimes the name of a club which has a particularly well-known coach.

Salute (Salut) - Gesture of respect. Made to a coach, opponent, referee, or audience. Every bout begins and ends with salutes.

Scorebox (Scoreur) - Piece of equipment that determines touches and off-target hits. Connected to the reels.

Second Intention (Seconde Intention) - A false attack followed by the intended (second) attack.

Seconde (Seconde) - Parry #2 in the outside low line. Septime (Septime) - Parry #7 in the inside low line. Sixte (Sixte) - Parry #6 in the outside high line. Stop-Thrust (Coup d'Arrêt) - The quick attack made while the

opponent is preparing an attack.

T Thrust (Coup de Pointe) - The extension of the arm in an attack. Tierce (Tierce) - Parry #3 in the outside high line. Tip (Partie Supérieur) - In electric foil and épée, the tip is the top-most

part of the point. It moves within the barrel and opens or closes the circuit.

Touch (Touche) - A proper point-scoring hit. Two-Prong - A type of connector at the end of a body cord, used

sometimes in foil and sabre. Consists of two smaller prongs.

U Underarm Protector (Plastron) - The protective gear worn on the torso

along the weapon hand, underneath the jacket.

Y Yellow Card (Carton Jaune) - Warning for most minor violations

during a bout. Yielding Parry (Parade en Cédant) - A parry using the opponent's

force to move the engagement into a different closed line. Often used against a pris-de-fer.

Glossary of Filipino terms

A

Abanico......fan; also spelled "abaniko" Abecedario....."ABC's"; the basics Aldabis.....diagonal cut, strike or uppercut Arnis.....harness; northern philippine martial art Arnisador.....stick fighter Arnis de Mano....."Armor of the Hand"; system

B

Bakbakan.....a rumble or free-for-all fight Balisong....."butterfly knife" Baston.....stick Bati-Bati.....using the butt of the stick Braso.....the arm Buklis.....upward figure 8

C Cadena de Mano.....chain of hands Cerrada.....close; closed fighting position Cinco.....five Cinco Teros....."5 strikes" Contra.....counter Contrada.....opposite or counter Corto.....close range Crossada.....to cross Cuatro.....four

D

Daga.....dagger or short stick de Cadena....."the chain" de Cuerdas....."to chord"; system Dikitan.....very close or close quarters Djuru.....form Doble.....double Doble Baston.....double stick training Doce Pares....."12 pairs or 12 strikes"; system Dos.....two Dos Manos.....two hands Dos Manos Largos.....two hands with long stick Dulo.....the tip of the stick Dumog.....filipino grappling art Duslak.....thrust

E

Elastico....."rubber band art"; system Eskrima....."skirmish"; filipino martial art Eskrimador.....stick fighter Espada.....sword or long stick Espada y Daga.....sword & dagger or long & short stick Estrilla.....star

G

Gunting....."scissors" or passing block with a limb destruction Guro.....teacher

H

Hawak-Gitna.....holding the stick in the middle Hawak-Pakal.....reverse or ice-pick grip Hawak-Saksak.....regular or hammer grip Hawak-Susi.....reverse grip; holding at tip of stick Higot.....to tie Hubad.....to untie or undress; name of a flow drill

I

Ikis….x shaped J

Juego Todo.....anything goes or free-for-all fight

K

Kali.....a southern Philippine martial art Kuntao....."fist way"; system

L

Largo.....long Largo Mano.....long range Lastiko.....a style of arnis that emphasizes bobbing & weaving toavoid

strikes Lengua de Fuego.....a fast series of thrust & slash techniques Lubud.....to blend Lutangto.....float; the unique forward and backward footwork of the Ilustrisimo system

M Mano.....hand Mano y Mano.....hand to hand Medio.....medium range N

Ng.....of

O

Ordabis.....backhand strike

P

Paawas.....to parry Pakal....."ice pick" grip Palisut.....to scoop Palusut.....to pass through; technique of evading and passing through

Panastas.....to slash Panata.....a devotion Pangamot.....empty-hand defense Panipis.....to skim or cut thinly Payong.....umbrella Payong sa Itaas.....upper umbrella block Pekiti.....close range Prakcion.....to react faster than the opponent Puluhan.....handle or butt Punong Guro.....head teacher & founder of system Punyo.....butt of stick or any weapon

R

Redonda.....continuous double stick technique Redondo.....circular power strike Rompida.....an upward and downward slash Ronda.....circular movement of the hands or weapon

S

Sakay.....to ride or go with the force Saksak.....to thrust Sasak Hatak.....a technique using fast withdrawal and twisting of the weapon to inflict a cut on the opponents checking or blocking hand Serada.....closed Silak.....open-hand system used against a blade (Sayoc Kali) Sinawalli.....to weave; a continuous double stick technique Sumbrada.....upper umbrella block; name of a flow drill

T Tabak-Toyok.....nunchaku Tapi-Tapi.....checking; a series of parries & blocks W Walis.....to sweep Witik.....wrist snap strike