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"Accord." An ancient Japanese term for harmony, accord, and coordination.
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"Way of peace." A Japanese style of karate developed from jujutsu and earlier karate styles. It is one of the four major karate systems practiced in the world today.
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(Chinese) Name of all Qi-Gong exercises which are executed in movement. These exercises are part of the external styles of Qi-Gong.
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"Short sword." The shorter of the samurai's two swords, with a blade of sixteen to twenty-three inches long.
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A half win. Two waza-ari are equivalent to an ippon. (Judo and karate)
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"Beautiful springtime." A form of Chinese kung fu that centers around strong linear punches and centerline movement.
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"War arts." A highly gymnastic, traditional sport-like artform characterized by several styles.
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