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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

Click on a letter of the alphabet to begin:

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

I: "Will," "mind," or "intent."

Iai: "Swordplay." A sword exercise employing a series of thrusting and cutting techniques while drawing and returning the blade.

Iaido: "Way of the sword." The modern art of drawing the samurai sword from its scabbard.

Ibuki: "Breath control." Isotonic breathing exercises based on dynamic tension principles practiced in conjunction with, and also separate to, the execution of karate techniques.

I-Ching: (ee chihng) "Book of Changes" written by Fu-Hsi

I-Li-Chi: Darkness of the mind commands - Light giving strength goes along - Balanced intrinsic energy follows.

In ibuki: "Passive" or "internal breathing." A soft-but-firm type of breathing that stems from deep in the abdomen. It is common to many different martial arts.

Ippon: Full point in a contest.

Ippon ken: (tsuki) One knuckle fist

Ippon kumite: One step sparring.

Ippon Seoi Nage: One-armed shoulder throw.

Irimi waza: Entering techniques.

Isometric exercise: Any exercise that aims to strengthen specific muscles by pitting one or more muscles against each other or against an immoveable object.

Isshin ryu: "One-heart method." A hybrid form of unarmed combat based on several Okinawan karate systems, founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku in the 1950's.

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