TERMS # - B FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

3 Sisters

Chinese - See Three Sisters.

5 Animals

Chinese - The "5 Animals" is a phrase you might hear a lot when reading up on Chinese arts. There are the 5 main animals that are mimicked in China. The Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Crane, and Snake.

5 Okinawan weapons

Japanese - Nunchuku, Sai, Kama, Bo, and Tonfa.

Aarte Dellabbracciare

Italian - Aarte Dellabbracciare (means "art of the embrace") is and Italian art created in the Middle Ages. It is unarmed cobat that includes joint-locks, breaks, leverage controls, trapping & entering, striking, and pressure points. It has many technical similarities to the Arte della Daga.

Abafana

African - Younger boys.

Abang

Philippino - To wait defensively.

Abanico

Philippino - Fan strike.

Abanico Sa Itaas

Philippino - Upper flywheel.

Abecedario

Philippino - The basics. The ABC's.

Abierta

Philippino - Open position.

Abierto

Spanish - Open.

Abner G. Pasa

Philippino - Created Warriors Eskrima.

Abraham Gubaton

Philippino - Created Oido De Caburata Arnis.

Achille Marozzo

Italian - Created the Italian art Marozzo's Prese.

Acosta

Spanish - This is a stick fighting martial art created by Sebastiano Acosta Bacallando. The style is close range and they grip the stick in the center. They use many jumping techniques as well.

Active Hand

Chinese - Engaged Hand.

Agaw

Philippino - To grab, seize, disarm or take away.

Agaw Patid Buno

Philippino - Agaw Patid Buno is 1 of 2 main forms of "Dumog" or Phillipino wrestling. It is standup grappling kind of like "Judo". It is based on throws and off-balancing an opponent. Victory is achieved by pinning an opponents shoulders to the ground. Sometimes this taught with "Musang Dumog."

Agaw Sandata

Philippino - Disarming & retrieval of the weapon.

Age (ah-gay)

Japanese - Rising.

Age Uke (ah-gay uu-kay)

Japanese - Rising block. Also known as a high or upper block.

Agni Kempo

Russian - Agni Kempo (a.k.a. "Fisticuffs") is the Russian version of Kempo.

Ago

Japanese - Jaw.

Ah Dat Ta

Chinese - A Tibetan priest (a.k.a. "Dai Dot") that laid out the groundwork for "Hop Gar" (a.k.a. "Lion's Roar", "Lama Pai" and "Hsia Chia").

Aha

African - Aha (a.k.a. Kemetic Aha, Ahah, Kemet Mariama) is a tricky form of boxing and grappling practiced by the Kemites in Egypt. Some say it was practiced soley by Kemetic priests.

Ahah

African - See Aha.

Ahop

Korean - Korean number 9.

Ai (eye)

Japanese - Love, Union, Harmony.

Aibudo

American - Created by Dennis Wissler and has a foundation of Bojuka Ryu. The background also includes Chito Ryu Karate, Kodenkan Jujitsu, Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do, Chinese Kempo, White Crane and Praying Mantis Kung Fu. The weapons are of the Isshin Ryu System.

Aiki (a-key (OR eye-key))

Japanese - Harmonious Spirit.

Aiki Budo (a-key (OR eye-key) bu-doe)

Japanese - See Aikido.

Aiki Inyo Ho (a-key (OR eye-key))

Japanese - Aiki Inyo Ho is unarmed curriculum of Kaze Arashi Ryu.

Aiki Jujutsu (a-key (OR eye-key) ju-jut-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Aiki Jutijutsu (a-key (OR eye-key) -jut-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Aikido (a-key-dough (OR eye-key-dough))

Japanese - Aikido (a.k.a. "Aiki Budo", "Aikikai" and "Aikinomichi") is a Japanese art that was developed in 1942 by Morihei Ueshiba. The name comes from the words "AI" (union, harmony); "KI" (vital breath, energy); "DO" (way). The art took techniques from Jiu Jitsu and made a nonviolent defensive martial art. It uses Joint Manipulation and passing to direct an opponent's attack away from himself. It also uses pressure points that can bring down an adversary without hurting him. Steven Seagal shows a more combative style of Aikido in his movies including "Above the Law", "Undersiege", "Hard to Kill", etc.

Aikiho (a-key- (OR eye-key))

Japanese - Harmonious Spirit Division or Method.

Aikikai (a-key-kie (OR eye-key-kie))

Japanese - See Aikido.

Aikinomichi (a-key-no-ee-me-chee (OR eye-key-no-ee-me-chee))

Japanese - See Aikido.

Aikuchi

Japanese - A Japanese dagger with no Tsuba (guard).

Aite

Japanese - Partner.

Ajarn

Thailand - Master.

Aka

Japanese - Red (belt color of one contestant).

Akeru

African - Akeru is an African martial art\school\class that is based on Afro-Brazillian Dance (techniques of both cutlures), martial arts, culture, discipline and philosophy.

Akharas

Indian - Temples or gyms.

Akiyama Shirobi Yoshitoki

Japanese - Created Yoshin Ryu Naginatajustsu.

Alberto, Domingo

Spanish - Created Juego De La Lata with Maestros Simeon.

Aldabis

Philippino - Diagonal cut, strike or uppercut.

Alejandro Abrian

Philippino - Developed Moro Moro Orabes Heneral in 1955.

Alexaner Tao, Master

Chinese - Created Jing Quan Dao.

Aliran

Indonesian - Schools.

Alive Hand

Philippino - See Live Hand.

Alpabeto

Philippino - Alphabet. The basics.

Alpeen

Irish - An Irish Stick. It is usually 3 feet long and is held 18 inches from the slender end, protecting the right forearm and the head. It is sometimes used with a second stick.

Am Schwert

German - Means "on the sword." Attack by pressure to the opposing blade.

Ametori No Jutsu

Japanese - Setting up a raincoat to look like someone is wearing it, similar to the scarecrow.

Amma Therapy

Japanese - Amma Therapy is a comprehensive healing art, a way to stimulate Qi (Chi). They rely on the sensitivity and strength of the hands to manipulate and balance the life energy.

An

Korean - Inner.

Ananangkil

Philippino - 50" Stick.

Anbinden

German - The starting position, swords crossed.

Anderson, Arthur C.

American - 3 people created Mizumichi Ryu Bujutsu in 1999. They are Arthur C. Anderson, Mat Lipps, and Dr. Rodney Stinemetz.

Angel Cabales

Philippino - Creater of Serrada Escrima. "Father of Escrima in the US" as he was the first to openly teach FMA in the States.

Angola

Brazillian - Angola (an-goal-la) is the original form of Capoeria and much slower and complex jogo. It's more relaxed and closer to the ground. The players squat quietly until they get a turn to play and the players typically wear yellow and black clothing. It's slower and the players perform attacks, defenses and escapes in combination with symbolic rituals. It's practiced like a theatrical performance and is called "Chamada" (a ritual) and includes all elements like tension, suspence, laughter, etc.

Anim

Philippino - 6.

Anino

Philippino - Shadow.

Ankokutoshi Jutsu

Japanese - Techniques for seeing in the dark.

Antas

Philippino - Level or degree.

Antaw

Philippino - Long range.

Antei

Japanese - Balance, stability, or equilibrium.

Anti Terror Kampf

German - Anti Terror Kampf is a self defense system developed in Germany. It is based on wrestling, joint locks and lots of pressure points. It can be compared to Aikijutsu.

Antonio Tatang Ilustrisimo

Philippino - Created Kali Ilustrisimo.

Anyo

Philippino - Means "form." Dance-like techniques that are practiced in Arnis.

Ao Denkou Jitsu

American - Ao Denkou Jitsu (means "Blue Lightning Techniques") is an American martial art taught and developed by Rick Clark. The art is diverse with influences, but the fundamentals come from Ryukyu Kempo, Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, and Modern Arnis.

Ao Denkou Kai

American - An organization that formalises the teachings of Ao Denkou Jitsu.

Ap

Korean - Front.

Apat

Philippino - 4.

Arae

Korean - Lower body.

Araki Mataemon (ah-raw-key)

Japanese - Founded the Japanese art "Yagyu Shingan Ryu" in the early 1600's.

Araki Mujinsai Minamoto No Hidenawa (ah-raw-key -now-a)

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Araki Ryu" around 1573.

Araki Ryu (ah-raw-key )

Japanese - Araki Ryu is a Japanese art founded by "Araki Mujinsai Minamoto No Hidenawa" around 1573. This art uses close combat grappling, with & without weapons. Araki Ryu uses techniques of sword, knife, staff, halberd, Kusari-Gama (Chain and sickle), and mace.

Arashi

Japanese - Storm.

Araw

Philippino - Sun or day.

Arbir

Indonesian - An Indonesian halberd weapon of Pentjak-Silat that is 5 feet long and has a groove in the plane of the blade running the whole shaft.

Arel, Paul

American - Developed Jukido Jujitsu and Kokondo Karate.

Arit

Indonesian - A sickle with crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, which is used in Pentjak-Silat.

Arnes

Philippino - Arnes (short for "Arnes De Mano") means "harness" and is worn over the hands and forearms by the Spanish in medieval times. This is where Ecsrima got known as Arnes (also Arnis, a bastardized version of Arnes).

Arnes De Mano

Philippino - Arnes De Mano means "harness of the Hand" and is another name for Escrima.

Arnis

Philippino - Another name for Escrima. Originally, it was Arnes, but got bastardized to Arnis.

Arnis Presas Style

Philippino - See Kombatan Arnis.

Arnisador

Philippino - Stick fighter.

Arte Della Daga

Italian - Arte Della Daga is an Italian dagger art created in the middle ages. This also included unarmed defense and is similar to the German "Dolchfechten" style. It was designed for use with thrusting daggers that are used in armored fighting. Standard attacks includes stabs to abdominal area. In dagger vs. dagger the basic idea was to parry the opponent's attack with your dagger or by hitting their forearm. Blades were usually edgeless, so fighters would grip their own blade, or the enemy's, for assitance in throwings actions against the wrists, elbows, necks, and knees.

Asayama Ichiden Ryu ( -yah-mah ee-chee- rue)

Japanese - Asayama Ichiden Ryu is a style or school that teaches and combines Kenjutsu (sword fencing), Iaijutsu (art of drawing sword, making lethal blow and putting sword away), Bojutsu (pole fencing), and Taijutsu.

Ashi (ah-she)

Japanese - Foot, leg.

Ashi Barai (ah-she bar-eye)

Japanese - Leg sweep.

Ashibumi (ah-she-bu-me)

Japanese - Footing.

Ashikubi (ah-she-koo-bee)

Japanese - Ankle.

Atajado Medio

Spanish - Close range strikes.

Atajado Pleno

Spanish - Oppositional blocks.

Ataje Contrario

Spanish - Blocking by opposition.

Atama (ah-tah-mah)

Japanese - Head.

Ataques

Spanish - Techniques.

Attitude For Survival

American - Attitude For Survival is a womens self-defense video taught by Cynthia Rothrock.

Atemi

Japanese - Vital points.

Atemi Ititsu

Japanese - Techniques used to attack vital points.

Atemi Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - Atemi Jutsu is the art of striking and defending against strikes. The methods of parrying came from using knife and short stick. The offensive techniques came from using medium and long staff. In Atemijutsu, you do not thrive to strengthen your body, but instead you target weak lines of the opponents body called "Keiraku". Where these lines cross, vulnerable areas are found, but striking along any line will have a positive result. Hitting specific targets are hard, so they aim for lines, which allow for a broader target and better chance of hitting it. They use lots of pressure points as well. Their pressure points might deafen or blind an opponent or one could induce pain, asthma, sinusitis, vomiting, nausea, unconsciousness, or death. These are known as the destructive atemi points.

Atemi Waza ( wah-zah)

Japanese - Atemi Waza is a Japanese art of vital-striking.

Atras

Philippino - Retreat or backward.

Auciii

Japanese - Simultaneous scores (both disallowed).

Avanico

Phillipino - See Abanico. Fan strikes.

Avante

Phillipino - Forward.

Awasette Ippon ( ee-pone)

Japanese - Two waza-aris adding up to one ippon (2 half-points equaling 1 point).

Ba Gua

Chinese - See "Pa Kua Chang Kung Fu."

Ba Gwa

Chinese - See "Pa Kua Chang Kung Fu."

Babag

Philippino - Worry; trouble.

Babao Arnis

Philippino - Babao Arnis is a Philippino martial art that was created by "Narrie Babao." It is based on "Doce Pares", "Villabrille Kali", "Kuntaw", and "Karate."

Bacallando, Sebastiano Acosta

Spanish - Created the art Acosta.

Badik

Malaysian - A Malayan dagger that is in a butterfly shape that has a straight blade with only one sharp edge.

Bago

Philippino - New or before.

Bagong Pasok

Philippino - Entry level student.

Bagsak

Philippino - To drop. Overhead strike with down weighing.

Baguhan

Philippino - Beginner.

Bagwa

Chinese - At one time another name for the art "Chung Moo Doe". Important to note that this is not referring to the Chinese Internal art of "Pa Kua."

Bahi

Philippino - A Philipine hardwood used for sticks.

Bahl

Korean - Feet.

Bai Ma Sya Shan

Chinese - Bai Ma Sya Shan (a.k.a. "Ti Kung" and "Ti T") is a Northern Chinese system, which based on techniques of fighting while falling or lying on the ground. Balance can be put into 3 categories 1) keeping comfortable balance, 2) using difficult movements, yet maintaining balance, and 3) Breaking balance, falling, and yet maintaining composure. This art is practical because you may fall a lot during a brawl, but would definitely not be your primary or secondary art.

Baihe

Chinese - See White Crane Kung Fu.

Baihequan

Chinese - See White Crane Kung Fu.

Baitang

Philippino - Level or stages.

Bajo Sojutsu ( soe-jut-su)

Japanese - Bajo Sojutsu is a Japanese art that uses the spear while mounted on horseback.

Bajutsu (bah-jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term meaning horseback martial art.

Bak Gek

Chinese - Sparring.

Bakbakan

Philippino - A rumble or free-for-all fight.

Bakkat

Korean - Outer.

Bakken

Japanese - Bakken is a sword fighting art that carries the idea of grappling in armor with weapons. The solo exercises are performed with the warrior knocked down to the ground. This means the warrior must quickly draw his Sword and continue to fight. Rogusoko are 2 person sets of bakken.

Bakuhatsugama

Japanese - Kusarigama with container for explosives.

Bakurai Bishi

Japanese - A flashy version of Makibishi. Instead of sticking to your feet, they exploded when stepped on.

Bal

Philippino - Foot.

Balaraw

Philippino - Dagger.

Bali

Philippino - Break.

Baligtad

Philippino - Reverse or inside out.

Balik

Philippino - Return or retreat.

Balintawok Eskrima

Philippino - Balintawok Eskrima is a Philippino stickfighting and boxing art created by "Bobby Taboada." It incorporates many styles and includes many "Doce Pares" techniques. It is based on single stick and speed. It practices drills that are quicker and closer to the training partner than most other FMA styles.

Balisong

Philippino - Butterfly knife.

Balitok

Philippino - Tumble.

Bamboo Forest Mantis Kung Fu.

Chinese - The name given (collectively) to all Southern Mantis styles.

Banatan

Philippino - Full-contact fighting.

Bandesh

Indian - Bandesh is an ancient Indian martial art. The principle tenant is to defeat an armed enemy without killing him. It uses various joint-locks. They practice with weapons and keep the same principle. Many matches are fought with weapons and the one who wins is the one to disarms the other.

Bando

Burmese - Bando is made up of Karate-like punching and kicking, Judo style throws, swordplay, knives, spears, and sticks. Although there are numerous interpretations to the name there are 3 that are most common, "way of discipline", "systems of self-defense" and "art of fighting or combat."

Bangkaw

Philippino - Staff.

Banjang

Indonesian - A West Javanese style of Gulat (wrestling I believe).

Bansay Bansay

Philippino - Training or drills.

Banshay

Burmese - Banshay is a general term for Burmese weapon arts, either empty hand vs weapon or weapon vs. weapon. All weapons fall into 3 basic categories bladed, blunt, and projectile. The main weapons are sword, staff and spear. With the sword, the goal is to disarm the opponent, not kill.

Bantay

Philippino - Guard or watch.

Bantay Kamay

Philippino - The live hand.

Banzai (bahn-zai)

Japanese - Many lives, hurrah, and charge.

BaoDin

Chinese - BaoDin (a.k.a. "Kuai Chiao" meaning "Fast Wrestling") is a sub-style of "Shuai Chiao" is known for its larger movements, speed, and power. As soon as contact is made, a move is applied rather than testing the opponent out. The techniques are quick and to the point, no deception.

Bara Bara

Philippino - Wild or formless technique.

Barai (bar-eye)

Japanese - Downwards, lower.

Baratero

Spanish - Baratero is a gypsie or Spanish Martial art based on kinfe fighting. It uses "La Navajo" (folding knive), "El Cuchillo" (knife), and "La Tijera" (chisel). A Spanish book published this method in a book in 1849.

Baraw

Philippino - Dagger.

Bare Knuckle Boxing

British - Bare Knuckle Boxing (a.k.a. "Pugilism") used to be a very popular English art. Boxers, aka "Pugilists", fought each other with no rules and no gloves until 1743. Jack Broughton (champion from 1734 - 1750) delivered a fatal blow in a fight 1743 and gave a set of rules in the next fights at his club. he also invented padded gloves to use when practicing or sparring. Fights still ended in knockout or giving up, but the rules made the fights safer and more fair.

Bare Style Mantis

Chinese - See Kwon Pan Mantis.

Baro

Korean - Reverse.

Bart Jarm Dao

Chinese - 8 chop Butterfly Sword form. A.k.a. "Pa Chum Do"

Bartikal

Philippino - Vertical cut/strike.

Basag

Philippino - Broken.

Basho

Japanese - Grand sumo tournaments scheduled six times each year in Japan.

Bassai (bah-sigh)

Japanese - Shorin ryu kata.

Bassula

African - Bassula is an Angolan art that is based on immobilizing your opponent. Because of the high risk of injury, they only try to knock the enemy down in practice. It has been said to be a base for Capoeira.

Bastard Sword

American - A Bastard Sword (a.k.a. "Hand and a half sword") is a European Sword that was used heavily in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is a long, straight bladed weapon with an undecorated grip. It was often swung like a baseball bat. The grip could hold about one hand and half, so it couldn't go into any other category and became a bastard sword.

Basto

Spanish - Basto is a Catalan term for short stick, one less than one meter. Mostly known from traditional dance.

Baston

Philippino - Stick.

Baston

Spanish - Spanish for long stick, 2 handed.

Bastone

Italian - This is the Italian word for stick fighting or fencing.

Bastone A Due Mani

Italian - This is the Italian word for 2 handed stick fighting or fencing.

Bastonero

Philippino - Students of Arnis.

Batai

Irish - Name for a stick used in fighting.

Batamba

Philippino - Flying, spinning back kick.

Bati Bati

Philippino - Using the butt of the stick.

Batikan

Philippino - Noteworthy; Certified expert.

Baton Aux Deux Bouts

French - A 2 handed, long stick with iron fittings on both ends.

Batto (bah-toe)

Japanese - Means drawing the sword or having it drawn. Often used for the authentic long sword called "Choken."

Battoho (bah-to-hoe)

Japanese - Combative drawing and cutting methods.

Battojutsu (bah-toe-jut-su)

Japanese - A Japanese generic term meaning techniques of sword drawing.

Battokenjutsu (bah-toe-ken-jut-su)

Japanese - Battokenjutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of sword fighting and drawing.

Batuque

African - The act of "batucar". To make some kind of rhythm using any kind of instrument.

Batuque

African - Batuque is an African kick-dance art.

Bavin

British - An Elizabethean ash wood stick.

Bayag

Philippino - Groin.

Bayirldax

Mongolian - See Mongolian Wrestling, Outer.

Baywang

Philippino - The hip.

Beladau

Indonesian - A Sumatran curved dagger with a convex cutting edge.

Benjamin Luna Lema

Philippino - Created Lightning Scientific Arnis.

Benkaw

Philippino - Staff.

Berdiche

American - Early form of Halberd, around the 13th century.

Beri

African - Béri is a wrestling art from Senegal Africa.

Bersilat

Malaysian - Bersilat is a Malaysian art dating back to the 15th century. There are two forms. The first is "Silat Pulot", which consists of dance like movements usually performed for special occasions. The second is "Silat Buah" and is the combat form. It is conducted barefoot and makes great use of the legs with very acrobatic maneuvers. Training in this form is only allowed to select students and is kept mostly secret. It uses karate like punches and kicks (emphasized more than anything else), judo style throws and some Jiu Jitsu holds. The weapons taught are stick, blade and staff. Some styles include high leaps and kicks. The Terelak style stresses breathing.

Bethak

Indian - Squats.

Bethers, Larry

American - Created Jasukai with Jason Moore

Betsu Mokuroku

Japanese - Separate curriculum.

Bi

Japanese - Beauty.

Bi Cheng Xia

Chinese - See Tung Meng Lin. Means "Blue Clear Chivalry".

Bi Jong

Chinese - On guard

Bi Qi

Chinese - Sealing the breath. Joint-locking term.

Bi Sool

Korean - Another name for Hapkido until the 1960's.

Biachi

Philippino - Like a hook kick.

Bifson, Howard F.

Philippino - Created F.A.T.E. with "Johnaleen K. Castro."

Bigay

Philippino - To give.

Bigay Bali

Philippino - Lock release technique.

Bigay Galang

Philippino - Salutation.

Bihasa

Philippino - Expert.

Biken Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - Secret sword techniques.

Bil Jee

Chinese - Bil Jee (a.k.a. "Biu Gee"), which means "Thrusting Fingers", is the third form of Wing Chun. This is an offensive form using finger thrusts and spear hands. There is more footwork that includes sweeps, low kicks, and stance shifts.

Bil Jee Sao

Chinese - Thrusting Fungers.

Bil Pow

Chinese - Circling Step or Cat Walk.

Bimbaches

Spanish - Inhabitants of the island of El Hierro.

Bin Choy

Chinese - Horizontal back fist.

Binahagi

Philippino - Cut into parts.

Binali

Philippino - Break or reverse.

Binden

German - Means "bind." Trapping/binding techniques. Trapping through pressure against the opposing blade.

Binot

Indian - Binot is an ancient Indian martial art. It is a weaponless fighting wrestling techniques against armed and unarmed attackers. It is very difficult to learn and dangerous to practice. Some say it is the oldest type of combat.

Bisento

Japanese - Broad-bladed halberd.

Bisig

Philippino - The arm.

Biu Gee

Chinese - See Bil Jee.

Biu Jong

Chinese - Horizontal forearm strike.

Biu Sao

Chinese - Thrusting fingers.

Black Crane Kung Fu

Chinese - Black Crane Kung Fu is the second of the Shaolin Styles and its origins go back to Dr. Hua To in the Han dynasty. Dr. Hua To developed a series of exercises that improve health by mimicking animal motions of the bird. It provides a short-range style of boxing, which is very useful to tall boxers. It includes throws and locks, but removes intricate forms so that it can be studied by the general public and military personal. The movements were a combination of the black crane, a little tiger and some snake.

Black Dragon Kung Fu

Chinese - Black Dragon Kung Fu (of wu family) (a.k.a. "Sil Lum Wu Gar Hok Lung Gung Fu") was founded by Sijo Wu Chen Pai in 714. It was brought to the U.S. by SiGung Wu Hng Su. It originated from the Kwon How Southern temple, but still has northern aspects within it. It is a close-range style that includes both internal and external methods. It consists of eight animals including Dragon, Crane, Tiger, Snake, Leopard, Monkey, Mantis, and Eagle. It includes "Shuai Chiao", "Chin Na", "Dim Mak", striking, and the drunkyard. Black Dragon Kung Fu also includes Buddhist and taist Qigong.

Black Eagle Eskrima

Philippino - Black Eagle Eskrima is a Philippino art that was created by "Carlos Navarro." In Black Eagle, you practice solo and partner drills as well as short, medium and long ranges. They use single/double stick, single/double dagger, staff, sword, flail (De Cadena), short sticks, chain, and empty hands. It uses lots of locks and emphasis on wrist, arm, and shoulder, but finger locks are the specialty. Strikes consist of punches, elbows, knees, and low line kicks. It also includes groundfighting, leg reaps, and sweeps.

Black Tiger

Chinese - See Shantung Black Tiger.

Black Tiger

Chinese - Another name for Hong Tiger in the beginning of its existence.

Black Tiger System

Chinese - Is the english translation for "Hark Fu Moon" (a.k.a. "Fu-Jow Pai").

Bo (boe)

Japanese - Staff.

Bo Jutsu (boe jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term used meaning techniques of the Staff.

Bo Shuriken (boe shoe-ri-ken)

Japanese - Throwing stick.

Bobby Taboada

Philippino - Developed Balintawok Eskrima.

Bodhidharma (boh-hid-dar-mah)

Japanese - Indian Zen Monk (see Daruma and Ta Mo).

Bogu

Japanese - Protective gear.

Bois

African - See Trinidad Stick Fighting.

Bojuka Ryu

American - Born on 07/16/1970 in Marina California. Bo refers to U.S. Boxing, Ju stands for Danzan Ryu Koden Kan Jujitsu, and Ka stands for various Karate techniques. The blocking system is from White Crane and Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

Bojutsu (boe-jut-su)

Japanese - See Bo Jutsu.

Bok

Chinese - Shoulder.

Boke

Mongolian - The Mongolian word for wrestling.

Bokken (boh-ken)

Japanese - Wooden sword. Used mostly for practice.

Bokuden (boh-ku-den)

Japanese - Developed Kashima Shinto ryu during the Sengoku Jidai (Age of Warring States).

Bokuto (boh-ku-toe)

Japanese - Wooden sword.

Bong

Japanese - See Bo.

Bong An Chi Sau

Chinese - Blindfolded sticky hands.

Bong Dar

Chinese - Attacking from Bong Sao.

Bong Gek

Chinese - 45 degree leg deflection.

Bong Sao

Chinese - Elbow up 45 degrees. Wing arm position.

Bong Sool Do

Bong Sool Do is a korean art that is made of short and long stick. It systemizes 577 long stick techniques and 409 short stick techniques by using a method of gyration. It is a self defense designed for adults and more specifically women and elder people. The techniques promote mental and physical health, balance control, relaxation of the body and more energy.

Bong Sow

Chinese - Elbow up in the air block.

BoolKyo MuSool

Korean - Means Buddhist martial arts. Buddhist monks developed and practiced BoolKyo MuSool to improve their health while meditating and defend themselves while traveling.

Borey

African - Borey is an African art based out of Senegal. It's made of punching, kicking, headbutting, grappling and joint locks.

Boryaku

Japanese - Concepts of battle strategy.

Bot Bo Shuffling Step

Chinese - Ling Wood Wing Chun's primary advancing step.

Bothan

Philippino - Martial Arts school.

Bothati

Indian - Bothati is an Indian Horseback spear fighting art.

Bow and Arrow stnace

Chinese - See Gung Bo. a.k.a. "Front bow, back arrow" stance.

Boxe Francaise

French - See Savate.

Boxing

American - Boxing can be traced back to Greece. It caught on in America in the late 1800's and have dominated with 25% of all Gold Medals since.

Braulio Tomada Pedoy

Philippino - Developed Derobio Escrima.

Braso

Philippino - The arm.

Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazillian - Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (a.k.a. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) is a grappling art that was developed by the Gracie family. It is based on ground fighting with joint-locks and choke holds. Made famous by Royce Gracie in the early UFC's.

Bridge techniques

Chinese - The physical contact of arms and legs with and opponent. Basically, sticky hands.

Bridges

Chinese - Arms are commonly referred to as bridges in China.

Broken Flail

American - This is made of 5 to 6 sticks aroun 30 cm in length and attached from end to end with small iron chains. A ball of steel, which weighs about 250 g, is fitted to the end and relies on continuous motion.

Brosious, Harald

American - Created Ketsugo Ryu Ju Jutsu in 1951.

Bruce Lee

Chinese - Bruce Lee (His Chinese name is "Jun Fan") is known by many to be the greatest martial artist ever. There is no doubt he changed the world of martial arts forever. He created "Jeet Kune Do".

Bu (bu)

Japanese - Means martial.

Bu Jee

Chinese - See Biu Gee.

Buah

Philippino - Combination of footwork and form; Application of technique.

Buckler

British - This is a small round shield that is used for defense in the left hand. It was most commonly used with broadswords and rapiers.

Buddhism

Chinese - A religious doctrine, which is closely connected to the practice of the martial arts.

Buddhist Hard Hand

Chinese - Uses heel of hand

Budo (bu-doe)

Japanese - Means "Martial Way" and refers to martial techniques or arts.

Budoka (bu-doe-ka)

Japanese - One who studies the martial arts.

Bugei (bu-gay)

Japanese - Martial Arts.

Buhat

Philippino - From or lift.

Buhat Araw

Philippino - An overhead strike.

Bujin

Japanese - The warrior spirit.

Bujinkan

Japanese - 1 of 3 Major Ninjutsu organizations (Bujinkan, Genyokan, and Jinenkan).

Bujutsu (bu-jut-su)

Japanese - Martial Art or Military art.

Bukai (bu-kie)

Japanese - Martial ranks; Belts.

Bukas

Philippino - Open position.

Buke (bu-kay)

Japanese - Martial house; Family.

Buki (bu-key)

Japanese - Weapon.

Buki Jutsu (bu-key jut-su)

Japanese - Refers to weapons arts. The weapons division of any art.

Buklis

Philippino - Upward figure 8.

Buko Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Buko Ryu is a Japanese Naginata system.

Bukti Negara.

American - Bukti Negara (a.k.a. "Pukulan Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara") was developed by a Dutch immigrant named Paul de Thouars whom immigrated here after the Dutch expulsion of Indonesia. He was a master of the Sera system and developed Butki Negara after praying in 1985. It is designed for the elderly or weak.

Bull's Pizle

British - A club made of a dried sexual organ of a Bull. It is known as "Bullepees" in Dutch and "Nerf de Boeuf" in French.

Bullepees

Dutch - A club made of a dried sexual organ of a Bull. It is known as "Bull's Pizle" in British and "Nerf de Boeuf" in French.

Bulusok

Philippino - Powerful overhead or diagonal strike.

Bun

Japanese - Writing; Basic education.

Bunkai ( -kie)

Japanese - Self-defense. Analysis; Practical application of form.

Buno

Philippino - Takedown or throws.

Bunot

Philippino - To draw a sword. To pluck out.

Bunot Kaluban

Philippino - An upward slash followed by a downward slash. A drawing and slashing technique.

Burmese Boxing

Burmese - See Lethwei.

Bushi (bu-she)

Japanese - Japanese warrior of noble birth.

Bushi Damashii (bu-she )

Japanese - The Samurai/warrior spirit.

Bushido (bu-she-dough)

Japanese - Bushido is not an art, but the ethics of the Samurai. "The Code of Bushido" means "The way of the Warrior." The Samurai believe that real power didn't come from war, but from justice.

Bushidokan Karate

American - Developed by Jim Harrison in the late 1960's in Kansas City, Kansas. Harrison studied Judo and Okinawan Shorin-Ryu karate. Physical conditioning and tournament fighting are very important.

Buza

Russian - Buza is a Russian unarmed martial art.

Source

Though these terms will be from all over the place a big chunk of the Chinese terms came from www.wingchun.net/