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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

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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

Nagare: Flow.

Nage: Throw.

Nage waza: Throwing techniques.

Nage no kata: Formalized throws.

Naginata: "Reaping sword." A curved-blade spear, once used by Japanese monks and samurai. It is approximately seven feet in length including the blade. Many women of the samurai class became adept at the use of this weapon.

Naiwan: Inner arm.

Nakago: The tang; that portion of the sword blade to which the hilt is attached.

Naotte: A command to be at ease or relax.

Narande: A command to line up.

Necho: Cat.

Necho ashi dachi: Cat stance.

Neikya: An advanced system of combat developed from Korean kwonbop.

Negative transfer: A situation in which prior learning interfer with subsequent learning.

Nei Wai He Yi: (nay wye heh yee) unity of internal and external elements

Ni-Chan: (nee chahn) counterclockwise.

Nidan geri: Double jump kick.

Nihon nukite: Two finger spear hand.

Nien: (nee-ehn) adhering or sticking to your opponent

Ninja: "Stealer in." Japanese warriors most associated but sadly stereotyped with spying, infiltration and assassination. They became legends in their time, supposedly capable of disappearing into thin air and turning into animals.

Ninjutsu: The art practiced by the ninja of feudal Japan.

Nukite: Spear hand.

Nunchaku: Flail-like weapon of two rods joined by rope or chain.

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