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Abaniko |
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Arnis striking technique using a stick and resembling a fan motion. |
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Age Uke |
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Rising block. Also known as a high or upper block. |
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Ahimsā |
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(japanese) The code of not hurting somebody. This very important principle of life with roots in the Indian Buddhism has been integrated in the Martial Arts philosophy. |
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Translated as "harmony," this term is most commonly associated with aikido, where one combines their energy with that of their opponents. |
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"Harmony meeting." When one combines an opponents' energy with their own for control. |
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Aikido |
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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. |
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Aikijutsu |
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"Technique of harmonious spirit." A branch of ancient jujutsu from which aikido was developed. |
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Aite |
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"Opponent" or "partner." An adversary in a contest. |
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Aiuchi |
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"Mutual striking down or simultaneous point." A simultaneous score by both competitors in the sport aspects of Japanese martial arts. |
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Antei |
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Balance," "stability," or "equilibrium. |
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Anyo |
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"Form." Dance-like techniques practiced in the Filipino art of arnis. |
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Ap Chagi |
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"Front kick." Also known as apcha busigi (front snap kick.) |
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Arbir |
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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. |
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Arit |
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A sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, used in pentjak-silat. |
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Arnis |
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"Harness of the hand." A Filpino martial art, also known as eskrima and kali, centering around stick, blade and empty hand combat. |
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Ashi Waza |
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Leg techniques, including kicks and throws in which the pivot point is the leg or foot. |
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Atama |
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Head, or more specifically, top of the head. |
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Atemi Waza |
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Striking techniques, including kicks, punches, and blocks. |
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To encounter an opponent in any Japanese martial arts contest. |
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