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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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Yang: "Active" or "positive." In ying-yang theory, male, aggressive, active, light, etc. The positive aspect associated with what is described as centrifugal, expansive and extroversive.

Yari: Spear.

Yikwon: Backfist.

Yin: "Passive" or "negative." Female, receptive, passive, dark, etc.
One of the fundamental metaphysical elements of yin-yang whose balance is believed to be the center of existence.

Yojimbo: "Bodyguard." The name given to a masterless samurai (ronin) who hired themselves out as professional bodyguards.

Yoko: "Side" or "lateral."

Yoko aruki: One of the unique ninja walking techniques to move stealthily through woods or narrow areas.

Yoko gake: Side body drop.

Yoko geri: Side kick.

Yoko guruma: Side wheel.

Yoko haitto: Side ridge-hand.

Yoko kekome: Side thrust kick.

Yoko otoshi: Side drop.

Yoko shio gatame: Side four corner hold.

Yoko shuto: Side knife-hand.

Yok sudo: Ridge hand.

Yoko tobo geri: Jump side kick.

Yoko wakare: Side separation.

Yonsok: Combination.

Yuan: (yoo-ahn) circular motion

Yubi: Finger.

Yubi tori: Finger pull

Yudansha: One who is a black belt

Yu-Chia: (yoo chee-ah) Chinese yoga, a balance of internal and external exercises.

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