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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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Randori: Free sparring.

Reaction visualization: Creating a mental picture to improve interactive skills.

Regrouping: Structuring class according to students age and ability in a single subject.

Rei: A command to bow.

Reinforcement: Actions or words intended to strengthen a behavior through positive or negative means.

Remedial Discipline: Actions taken to eliminate undesirable

Remedial Discipline: Actions taken to eliminate undesirable behavior and return the student to the desired course.

Renmei: A federation, league, or union of Japanese martial arts clubs.

Renshu: Practice or training period.

Renzuki: Continuous attack.

Riken: Backfist.

Ritsurei: Standing bow.

Rokushakubo: See "bo."

Ryu: "Way," "school," or "method." A term used as a suffix after almost all styles of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. Ryu basically means a formalized martial tradition under an established teacher and school.

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