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Martial Arts Dictionary

This dictionary is a collection of terms and definitions of various styles, phrases and concepts of the martial arts. We wish to make this the most authoritative dictionary on the web. So, if you see a term that is not present, please send the term with an acurate definition to webmaster@elite-fighters.com

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Abaniko: Arnis striking technique using a stick and resembling a fan motion.

Action Visualization: Creating a mental picture to aid in learning or improving individual skills.

Age: Rising.

Age uke: Rising block. Also known as a high or upper block.

Ai: Translated as "harmony," this term is most commonly associated with aikido, where one combines their energy with that of their opponents.

Aiki: "Harmony meeting." When one combines an opponents' energy with their own for control.

Aikido: A martial art developed by Uyeshiba Morihei in the 1930's. Based on aikijutsu, aikido is considered a non-agressive art, using the opponents' energy against them.

Aikijutsu: "Technique of harmonious spirit." A branch of ancient jujutsu from which aikido was developed.

Aite: "Opponent" or "partner." An adversary in a contest.

Aiuchi: "Mutual striking down or simultaneous point." A simultaneous score by both competitors in the sport aspects of Japanese martial arts.

An: (ahn) peaceful beatitude, a cycle of meditation

Anaerobic: Pertaining to the absence of oxygen.

Antei: "Balance," "stability," or "equilibrium."

Anyo: "Form." Dance-like techniques practiced in the Filipino art of arnis.

Ap Chagi: "Front kick." Also known as apcha busigi (front snap kick.)

Ap: Front.

Arbir: An indonesian halberd weapon of pentjak-silat approximately five feet in length that features a shallow groove in the plane of the blade running the length of the shaft.

Arit: A sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, used in pentjak-silat.

Arnis: "Harness of the hand." A Filpino martial art, also known as eskrima and kali, centering around stick, blade and empty hand combat.

Ashi: Leg or foot.

Ashi barai: Leg sweep. Also known as ashi harai.

Ashi gatami: Leg lock.

Ashi ate: "Foot strikes" or "leg strikes."

Ashi no ura: Sole of the foot.

Ashi sabaki: "Foot work" or "foot movement."

Ashi waza: Foot techniques.

Atama: Head, or more specifically, top of the head.

Ate: Striking. To strike.

Atemi: Body striking.

Au: To encounter an opponent in a Japanese martial arts contest.

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