TERMS C - D FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

Caballero
Philippino - Techniques from Grandmaster Caballero.
Cadena
Philippino - Chain.
Cadena De Mano
Philippino - Chain of hands.
Cadiz Lapu Lapu
Philippino - Cadiz Lapu Lapu is a central Philippine art based on the double blade and is very effective in close range combat with or without weapons. It is distinguished by close range trapping, rapid striking, and utilization of all parts of the weapon in each movement. It was only taught from generation to generation years until recently when "Carlito Bonjoc Jr." started teaching the general public.
Caestus
Unknown - Caestus is a Roman Boxing martial art.
Calenda
African - See Calinda.
Calinda
African - Calinda (aka "Calenda" and "Mousondi") is an African stick dance art. It's also used in many other countries around the world now. It's related to Capoeria in some way. Some say that Capoeria was developed from Calinda.
Cambiadas
Spanish - Techniques where the wrists cross each other.
Canne
French - Canne is the French sport version of the martial art Canne De Combat.
Canne Courte
French - Shorter form of cane. The length is usually the length from armpit to tip of middle finger.
Canne De Combat
French - French, single handed. As traditional associated disciplines the use of baton, crooked cane, knive and whip are studied. The original length of the canne was given by the distance between the spine and the tip of the middle finger of the weapon arm, fully stretched sideways.
Cannon Punch
Chinese - Wing Chun hook punch.
Cantonese
Chinese - Cantonese is a Chinese dialect that is spoken around Guangzhou (formerly Canton).
Capoeira
Brazillian - Capoeira (cap-a-way-a) is an art created by African slaves in Brazil in the late 1500's. It is a very unique style based on acrobatics, music, and fancy kicks. Physical conditioning is a big part Capoeira as it has a lot of strength and balancing manuevers. There are 4 forms and are all used for different purposes.
Carera
Philippino - Cycling movement or spin.
Carlito Bonjoc Jr.
Philippino - Was the first to teach "Cadiz Lapu Lapu" to the public. It was a family art until then.
Carlito Lanada
Philippino - Created Kuntaw Lima Lima.
Carlos Navarro
Philippino - Created Black Eagle Eskrima.
Case Of Rapiers
French - Case Of Rapiers (a.k.a. "Case of Steel") is a French martial art of using 2 sticks.
Castro Cocatre
Scandinavian - Castro Cocatre is an art founded in 1995 by Ernesto Castro. This art is more street based rather than a traditional spiritual one. This art is a complete art that includes punches, kicks, blocks, join locks, throws, submissions, ground defense, and fall training. The art is made to defend again 1 or more attackers with or without weapons.
Castro, Ernesto
Scandinavian - Founded Castro Cocatre in 1995.
Catalan
Spanish - Relating to the people or language of Catalonia.
Catalonia
Spanish - A section of Spain in the Northeast region that borders on France.
CCEKA
Philippino - CCEKA (Classical Combat Eskrima Kali Association) is an international network of schools that teach Philippino martial arts that was developed by "Nonoy Gallano." It encompasses the physical techniques of "Kali" and includes Oriental philosophy and Medication practices.
Center Line
Chinese - The center of the front of body from head to toe.
Center Punch
Chinese - Vertical fist starting from center, punching to center
Centro
Philippino - Center.
Centro Baston
Philippino - Holding the stick in the middle.
Cerrada
Philippino - Close. Closed fighting position.
Cha Chuan
Chinese - Cha Chuan is a northern Chinese style art that was developed between the 14th and 17th centuries by the Chinese Moslems of Sinkiang, Chinghai, and Kansu. Practitioners start from long range and move swiftly in to the attack. High, long leaps are important to close the distance quickly.
Cha Quan
Chinese - See Cha Chuan.
Cha Yon Ryu
Korean - Cha Yon Ryu (means "Natural Way") is a Korean art founded in 1968 by "Kim Soo." It uses kicks and stances from Tae Kwon do, linear strikes and blocks from Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do, fluid circular movements from Chuan Fa Kung Fu, and defense against chokes, grabs, armed attacks comes from Hapkido.
Chaam
Chinese - To sink.
Chaap Kuen
Chinese - Low punch.
Chagi
Korean - Kick.
Chakuzen No Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - Techniques of hiding in a ceiling or attic.
Chan Buso
Japanese - Is said to bring "Koto Ryu Koppojutsu" from Korea to Japan. A few generations later "Sakagami Taro Kunishige" through in his Japanese touches and organized it. 2 generations after that Toda Sakyo Ishinsai formalized it.
Chan Heung, Master
Chinese - Developed Choy Lay Fut (a.k.a. "Choy Lee Fut" and "Choy Li Fut") in the 1830's.
Chan, Lu
Chinese - Is credited for the Yang style of Tai Chi.
Chang
Chinese - Chang means palm.
Chang K. Oe, General
Korean - The commander of the Tu Kong commando unit in the southern Korean Army. He put together the team that created Tukong Moosul.
Chang Quan
Chinese - Chang Quan (long-style boxing or Long-fist) is not a style (anymore), but a name referring to several styles. It is characterized by its long distance hands and leg attacks with fully extended movements. The term gradually became a term that refers to a variety of Northern school.
Chang San Feng
Chinese - Credited with wide spreading of the art Taoyin (1279-1368).
Chang, Clarence
American - A member of the "Black Belt Society" that created Kajukenbo.
Char Pie
Chinese - Vertical elbow strike.
Charyok
Korean - Charyok (meaning "borrowed force") is a very popular Korean martial art. The art is intended for those that are in good shape. Some of the arts techniques and movements are taken from the animals wolf, bull, bear, and tiger. The attacks range from punching, pinching skin, and double fists pinching skin. There are also a lot of head, knee, shoulder, and elbow strikes not to mention nerve strikes, toe strikes and kicks from the sitting position. Counter-attacks are mostly based on catching an attack and then pulling in and destroying. Attacks are always towards the parts of the body, which have minimal muscle thickness and throws are based on pain, not on force. All movements are done so that the arms and legs work together and help one another and the footwork is simple.
Chashi
Chinese - An exercise tool that use to be made of iron, but is usually made of cement today. These are block like objects with handles that are used in one and two hand exercises to strengthen the wrists and arms.
Chau Quan Ky
Vietnamese - Chau Quan Ky founded "Qwan Ki Do."
Chauson
French - Chauson is a French, meaning a sailor's deck shoe, art that the kicks were aimed at much higher targets than Savate and the hands were used for support. This could be placing the hands on the floor or grabbing a hold of the nearest handrail while striking with the feet. This sounds odd and not very useful, but was very good when on slippery surfaces like sailors are. The original name was "Jeu Marseillais" but that was changed later so that the public had a better perception of the art. Chauson stems from a game popular with sailors where competitors tried to touch each other with the toe above the waist and was called "Jeux De Marsellie". Sailors eventually began to use middle and high kicks in bar fights and fell as often as not in doing so. So they created the method with their hands on the ground for support.
Chauve
French - Another name for the halberd or polearm.
Chawg Sao(Spade hand)
Chinese - 45 degree angle cutting hand.
Cheibi
Indian - A Cheibi is a stick encased in leather and about 2.5 ft long.
Cheibi Gad Ga
Indian - Cheibi Gad Ga is an Indian art that is one of the oldest Manipur arts that has evolved in to a competitive art in modern times. It uses a Cheibi which is a stick encased in leather and about 2.5 ft long. They use that in combination with a leather shield that is 3 ft in diameter.
Chen
Chinese - The original method of Tai Chi and is credited to "Chen Wan Ting". It is said that it was developed in the 16th century and kept secret until the 1900's. The Chen Style is known for dramatic changes of pace with powerful releases of fah jing energy with very deep stances. If you have never seen the Chen style before you won't recognize it as Tai Chi.
Cheng Hsin Tui Shou
Chinese - Cheng Hsin Tui Shou ("The Art of Effortless Power") is a Chinese art that means "truth" or "being" and was founded by Peter Ralston in 1975. The art is rooted mainly in Tai Chi, Pa Kua and Aikido. The art also has influences from Judo, jujitsu, boxing and a few others. Cheng Hsin is an art of throwing and uprooting.
Chi
Chinese - Chi (a.k.a. "Qi") is the Chinese term for your internal Life Force. One's life force or intrinsic force. There are 6 types of Chi 1) Gu Chi, Grain Chi - Body's energy 2) Kong Chi, "Air in Lung" - enkindling out energy 3) Zan Chi, "Between all organs" - body's original energy 4) Wei Chi, "Guarding energy" - occupying the surface of out skin 5) Xie Chi, "Blood Chi" - maintaining our body's temperature 6) Jin Chi, "Sperm or eggs producing Chi" - reproductive energy.
Chi (chee)
Japanese - Chi (a.k.a. "QI") is the Chinese term for your internal Life Force. One's life force or intrinsic force. Earth in Japanese.
Chi Chi
Chinese - Breath Strength.
Chi Ching
Chinese - Seven Star.
Chi Ching Mantis
Chinese - See Seven Star Praying Mantis Kungfu.
Chi Gong
Chinese - See Chi Kong.
Chi Gung
Chinese - See Chi Kong.
Chi Gwun
Chinese - "Sticky Pole" techniques
Chi Kong
Chinese - Chi Kong (a.k.a. "Chi Gung", "Chi Gong", and "Chi Kung") is not a martial art, but a set of exercises that help generate Chi. Though some have been traced back to around 3,000 B.C., others say around 10 B.C. is more like it. It is not a specific set either, but a generic term used to describe any set that helps to generate chi.
Chi Kung
Chinese - See Chi Kong.
Chi Sao
Chinese - Sticky hands.
Chi Sao Exercise
Chinese - Learning phase of Wing Chun style sticky hands.
Chi Sum
Chinese - Developed Hung Chia.
Chiang
Chinese - Spear.
Chiao Ti
Chinese - See Shuai Chiao.
Chiba Shusaku Shigemasa
Japanese - Chiba Shusaku Shigemasa created Hokushin Itto Ryu.
Chiburi
Japanese - Removal of blood from the blade (part of 3 of 4 stages of sword mechanics that are emphasized in Iaijutsu).
Chidaoba
Georgian - Chidaoba is a traditional Georgian Wrestling style.
Chien
Chinese - A double-edged sword. A.k.a. "Gim" or "Jyan."
Chigi
Korean - Strike.
Chigiriki
Japanese - This weapon has a 2 ft stick, with a 2.5 ft chain attached to a ball with spikes on it. It is a mace. It is considered the Japanese morning star.
Chigiriki Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - Chigiriki Jutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of the Chigiriki. The Chigiriki is a 2 ft straight stick, with a 2 1/2 ft chain attached to the top of a ball with spikes. It is a mace. This weapon is considered the Japanese morning star.
Chikairi No Jutsu (chee-kie-ree no jut-su)
Japanese - Infiltration of enemy lines during battle.
Chikara
Japanese - Strength or power.
Chikubujima Ryu (chee-koo- rue)
Japanese - Chikubujima Ryu is a Japanese staff fighting art.
Chikujojutsu (chee-koo-joe-jut-su)
Japanese - Chikujojutsu is the Japanese science of fortification.
Chikuto
Japanese - See Shinai.
Chikyu No Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - See Chikairi No Jutsu.
Chil
Korean - Korean for 7th.
Chilsonkwon
Korean - Fist of seven stars.
Chin Na
Chinese - Chin Na (a.k.a. "Qin Na") means "Catch and hold" and is a joint-locking style from China. It was developed by an Indian Priest who was visiting Chinese monasteries in the year 527 AD. This art includes twisting joints and applying pressure to blood vessels, choking, tripping, throwing, and grappling. The main part of Chin Na is to understand the anatomy and attacking the vital areas.
Chin Si Choy
Chinese - Diagonal hammer fist.
Chinese Kempo
Chinese - See Kempo, Chinese.
Ching, Chen Man
Chinese - Credited for introducing the Yang style of Tai Chi to the U.S.
Ching Lo
Chinese - Accupuncture's twelve meridians of the body where the key points of treatment lie and are associated with the vital organs.
Ching Loong Wu
Chinese - Ching Loong Wu (a.k.a. "Golden Dragon Kung Fu") is from the Honan Temple. This Dragon style is done almost entirely on the ground. The practitioner will leap at an opponent with a barrage of punches and kicks in hope to entangle the opponent and force them to the ground. They may also try to break the opponents legs to drop them to the ground. The practitioner will sometimes lie on the ground in wait of an attack. Once on the ground, the Dragon Stylist will unleash his fury of attacks that strike vital areas of the body to disable him.
Ching Shien
Chinese - Spirit of vivacity in the Chinese martial arts.
Chinhpaw
Burmese - See Jinghpwa.
Chinto (chee-n-toe)
Japanese - Shorin ryu kata/Chinese military attache (a.k.a. "Gankaku").
Chirugi
Korean - Punch.
Chiton Jutsu (chee-ton jut-su)
Japanese - Use of fire, wood, earth, metal, etc to help aid escape.
Cho Bo ( boe)
Japanese - Almost exactly six foot staff (a.k.a. "Roku Shaku Bo"). Always round and straight-sided.
Cho Chiao
Chinese - Cho Chiao is from the Hopei province in the county of Gao-Yang, where it is still commonly practiced. This style is made of difficult high-kicking techniques, that are probally more difficult than any other system. Due to its flamboyance, the style is suited for the Chinese opera.
Cho Wa
Japanese - The harmonious mental and physical reaction while at practice.
Choa Shua
Chinese - Choa Shua is an old form of Chinese wrestling.
Choi Kwang Do
Korean - Choi Kwang Do (means "The Art of Grand Master Kwang Jo Choi") is a Korean art created on March 2, 1987. It is said to be a dynamic and innovative approach to martial arts training. It emphasizes discipline, self-control, and confidence instead of sports competition. The techniques are based on research in anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, neurology, and sports medicine to eliminate joint damage while being very practical.
Choi Sea Oh
Korean - Choi Sea Oh brought Hapkido to the U.S. in 1964.
Choi Yong Sul
Korean - Created Hapkido.
Chojun Miyagi
Japanese - Created Goju Ryu Karate.
Chok
Thailand - Fight.
Choken
Japanese - Authentic long sword.
Choku
Japanese - Straight.
Choku Yari ( yah-rhee)
Japanese - Straight Spear.
Choshi
Japanese - Rhythm.
Choson Kwon Bup
Korean - Choson Kwon Bup is a Korean martial art created in 1850 as a Civil Defense Tradition by "Kim Chong Ji." It is composed of Taekkyun, Shuai Jiao, and Northern White Crane. Ba Gua, Xing Yi, and Ryukyu Kempo may have also been included. It includes thrusting, blocking, kicking, grappling, vital point manipulation, evasive methods, Oriental medicine theory, modalities, diagnosis, and resuscitation methods.
Chou Jing
Chinese - Wise Force.
Chow Lung
Chinese - Chow Lung developed Chow Gar Kung Fu.
Chow Gar
Chinese - Chow Gar is a southern Chinese style that was founded by Chow Lung, who had learned "Hung-Gar" (1 of 5 original southern systems originating from the Shaolin temple). His uncle also taught him "Pa-Kua" staff fighting.
Choy Lay Fut
Chinese - Choy Lay Fut (a.k.a. "Choy Lee Fut" and "Choy Li Fut") was developed by "Master Chan Heung" in 1836. It is considered a southern style that is based on fast, powerful stance transitions with combinations of smashing swinging fists, grabs, throws, roundhouses, uppercuts, punches, strikes, and kicks. It offers the benefits of Northern kicking techniques with the southern style of strong, over powering hand techniques. Basic Chin Na grappling and throwing techniques. There are plenty of kicks in the arsenal, including spin kicks.
Choy Lee Fut
Chinese - See Choy Lay Fut.
Choy Li Fut
Chinese - See Choy Lay Fut.
Christopher Sayoc Sr.
Philippino - Developed Sayoc System Of Edged Weapons Dynamics.
Chu Dun
Chinese - Shield.
Chuan
Chinese - A general term used loosely to refer to a system of boxing. Not a specific style.
Chuan Chang
Chinese - The original name for "Pa Kua." It means "Turning palm."
Chuan Fa
Chinese - Norhtern Chinese term that means "Chinese boxing."
Chudan (Chew-dan)
Japanese - Mid-section.
Chuden
Japanese - Intermediate teachings.
Chuge (Chew-gi)
Japanese - Double.
Chujo
Japanese - Medium stave.
Chum Choy
Chinese - Upper cut.
Chum Kil
Chinese - Chum Kil (a.k.a. "Chum Kiu"), which means "Bridge Seeking", is the second form of Wing Chun It adds more sticky hands and bridge techniques. Bridge techniques are extended arm moves that intercept and redirect attacks without use much power. They take advantage of the physics in swinging objects. This form introduces 3 basic kicks that are aimed at the knees or lower.
Chum Kiu
Chinese - See Chum Kil (a.k.a. Chum Kiu).
Chun Geng Kuen
Chinese - One inch punch.
Chun Kuk Do
American - Chun Kuk Do is an art developed by Chuck Norris in the late 1980's. It is a "hard" art with a bit of spiritualness. It has a mixture of strikes and grappling techniques.
Chun Sum Sin
Chinese - Center Line.
Chung Ku Chuan
Chinese - A general word that is used to refer to chinese martial arts like the word Kung Fu.
Chung Kuen
Chinese - Straight punch.
Chung Lo
Chinese - Midlevel.
Chung Moo Doe
Chinese - Chung Moo Doe (a.k.a. "Oom Yung Doe") means "Through practice a way to develop harmony." Some other names that this art has been taught under are "Bagwa" (not the Chinese internal art "Pa Kua"), "Goong Bu", "Pal Gye Chung", "Yin Yang Doe", and "Ship Pal Gae."
Chunin
Japanese - Means Middle person. Number 2 of 3 ninja military ranks designating the leader.
Chut Sing
Chinese - Seven star.
Cikalong
Indonesian - Cikalong is an Indonesian art that is an effective evasion and taking down system. The majority of techniques are quick and light.
Cimande
Indonesian - Cimande is a Pencak Silat art that has simple, effective applications with the setup move as its trademark.
Cinco Teros
Philippino - 5 strikes.
Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete
Philippino - Created Pangamot and Eskrido.
Claalpeen
French - Claalpeen (a.k.a. "Kippeen"(meaning "little stick") means "Knobby Stick." It is smaller than the normal 3 foot stick.
Clark, Rick
American - Developed Ao Denkou Jitsu.
Classical Combat Eskrima Kali Association
Philippino - See CCEKA.
Claymore
British - This is a Scottish two-handed sword.
Closed Door Mantis
Chinese - See Mimen Tanglang Mantis.
Cobra
Chinese - Cobra is a dead art from China. It techniques were serious strikes to nerves and pressure points. The hand techniques were an open hand with the thumb curled underneath for dynamic tension. The stance resembles a cobra that has risen from the grass with a spread hood. Techniques were strictly defensive and built for speed. Once a strike is given, it hangs on makes certain that the opponent will die. It is primarily a Dim Mak Style (or Death touch).
Colichemarde
French - This is a transition weapon between the Rapier and small sword. It is really strong at the base (like the Rapier) and the upper part of the blade is thinner, like a small sword.
Combat De Rue
French - Real fighting.
Combat Kalaki Arcanis
Philippino - Combat Kalaki Arcanis is a Philippino martial art developed by "Jan Nycek" in 1998. It is a combination of "Kalaki Arcanis", "Doce Paris", "Aiki Jitsu", "BAS-3" (system for special forces of army and police), Boxing, and Kickboxing. It is used for practical defense.
Combat Ki
American - See Juko Ryu Ki Jutsu.
Comhraiceoir Bata
Irish - Comhraiceoir Bata is an Irish Stick fighting art created in the 1600's.
Concierto
Philippino - Coordinated/Tandem. Weapons/Hands.
Confiero
Spanish - Confiero (a.k.a. "Rabbit Hunter's style") is the only stick fighting art that is known to originate on Lanzarote.
Conrado Tortal
Philippino - Created Pekiti Tirsia.
Contra
Philippino - Counter.
Contrada
Philippino - Opposite or counter.
Cornish Hugg
British - See Inn Play.
Cornish Wrestling
British - See Corno Breton.
Corno Breton
British - Corno Breton (a.k.a. "Cornish Wrestling") is a grappling system that is a similar style to Judo. There are no ground techniques and the throw does not count if a hand or knee touches the ground. Wrestlers are always bare footed. It is very similar to the Devonshire style wrestling, but devonshire concentrated more on kicking and tripping and Cornish worries about grabbing and throwing.
Corto
Philippino - Close range.
Corto Range
Philippino - Close quarters.
Cosh
British - This is a name for a lead pipe or rubber hose filled with metal.
Cotton Needle Set
Chinese - Cotton Needle Set is a form used in White Crane Kung Fu after the beginning forms are mastered. This is a soft form (common to many styles with Crane ancestry) that is designed to exercise all the organs. This will take several years to master. After this is mastered a practitioner will move on to more sets and forms and reducing the strike targets to a few vital points and they work on speed.
Cougar Kung Fu
Chinese - See Leopard.
Coup De Pied Bas
French - Low-line kicks.
Court Sword
British - A light sword carried by the 18th century men.
Couteau De Breche
French - This is a term for the polearm or halberd. It is a large straight knife-like blade.
Crab Kung Fu
Chinese - Crab Kung Fu is a system that is fought from the low, crouching scissors stance. They used great wrist and forearm strength to attack nerves or cut off circulation with the crab pincer. It is now a dead system, but its remnants were included in Eagle, Hong Tiger, and White Eyebrow Kung Fu. It is #2 on the Tiger Kung Fu list.
Crane
Chinese - Patience and relaxation.
Crane's Beak
Chinese - Is a strike made by joining the fingers firmly.
Crossada
Philippino - Means Crossing. It is a method where weapons (or empty hands) are used in a crossing pattern for simultaneous offense and defense. It is similar to the X Block, but it is not static.
Cruzada
Philippino - Cross-block and strike.
Cruzando Las Manos
Spanish - Crossed hands technique.
Cudgel
British - This is the name for any thick stick under two feet long.
Cum La
Chinese - Grappling, Locks.
Cum La Sow
Chinese - Locking hand.
Cuo Gu
Chinese - Misplacing the bone. Joint-locking term.
Cuong Nhu
Vietnamese - Cuong Nhu (Kung-New) was founded by Grandmaster "Ngo Dong" in 1965. It blends the basic elements of numerous other styles. There is strong emphasis on developing ones self-control and "Code of Ethics" is talked about during class. A beginning student will focus on hard techniques and the experienced student will add more circular movements and softer movements.
Curaçao Stick Fighting
African - Curaçao Stick Fighting was a popular art in Curaçao until the begging of the 20th century. Two men would get in the ring and dance and jump around to thr rhythm of the singing and clapping. Once a blow was dealt to the head, the one who dealt the blow was the winner. If blood cam from the wound, the audience would shout "Sanger Pa Tambú", or "Blood For The Drum". The loser then had to let some of his blood flow on to the drum from his head. The expression "Sanger Pa Tambú" is also said to be a way to challenge a rival to a duel. The game was used to challenger other men for their dancing partners. One who is practically invincible is given the honorable name "Stick Priest". The weapon used is a walking stick (a.k.a. "Garoti" or "Koko Makaku") and is roughly 80 to 90 cm in length.
Cutlass
British - Heavy sword, mainly used in ship-boarding actions.
Da
Chinese - A strike or a hit.
Daab
Thailand - Sword used in Krabi Krabong.
Daab song meu
Thailand - Double Sword.
Daai Pa
Chinese - Fork.
Daai So Ji
Chinese - Long Short Pole.
Daap sawng meu
Thailand - "Daap sawng meu" means a pair of swords held in each hand.
Dacascos, Albert J.
American - Founded "Wun Hop Kuen Do" a.k.a. "Quarn Hur Chuen Dao."
Dachengquan
Chinese - See Yiquan.
Dachi (dah-chee)
Japanese - Stance.
Daga
Philippino - Knife.
Daga y Daga
Philippino - Knife to Knife (meaning single or double).
Dahlee
Korean - Leg.
Dahlqvist, Shihan Benny
Swedish - Created Shogun Ju Jitsu.
Dai Dot
Chinese - A nickname for Ah Dat Ta.
Dai Gurk
Chinese - Low kick.
Daigaku
Japanese - University.
Daijo (die-joe)
Japanese - Long stave.
Daisho
Japanese - Means "big and small." Two swords, one lon and the other short, which was used by some of the samurai class.
Daisuke Togakure
Japanese - Created Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu.
Daito (die-toe)
Japanese - Long sword.
Daito Ryu Jujutsu (die-toe rue ju-jut-su)
Japanese - Daito Ryu Jujutsu (a.k.a. "Daitokan" (this was the name in the early 1900's)) is a Japanese Jiu Jitsu system developed in the 12th Century (Meiji-period). The art was widely spread all over Japan by Takeda Sokaku until his death in 1943.
Daitokan (die-toe-kahn)
Japanese - The name for Daito Ryu Jujutsu in the early 1900's.
Daken Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - Daken Jutsu (a.k.a. "Daken TaiJutsu") is a Japanese art that includes punching, kicking and blocking. It is similar to Karate, but simple circular movements. It focuses on muscle and nerve strikes along with bone breaks.
Daken TaiJutsu ( tie-jut-su)
Japanese - See Daken Jutsu.
Dakip
Philippino - Capture.
Dakip Diwa
Philippino - Mind-set.
Dakop
Philippino - To catch.
Dakot
Philippino - To scoop.
Dalawa
Philippino - 2.
Dalawang
Philippino - Double.
Dalawawampu
Philippino - 20.
Dambe
African - Dambe (aka Hausa Boxing) is an empty hand fighting art from Nigeria. It's based on kicks, punches, Knees and headbutts. It is a savage method of combat.
Damdam
Philippino - Feel or sensitivity.
Damdam Diwa
Philippino - Sensitivity. Being aware.
Dan (dahn)
Japanese - Grade within the black belt (ex: 4th Dan Black belt).
Dan Chi Sao
Chinese - Single sticky hand. Wing Chun circular and angular at same time.
Dan I (dahn)
Japanese - Ranks.
Dan Inosanto
Philippino - Developed Inosanto Kali with "Richard Bustillo."
Dand
Indian - Push ups.
Danjun
Japanese - Part of the body below the naval that many believe to be the source of Ki or Chi.
Danse De Rue
French - Danse De Rue is a French art that combines all the arts of France that includes Lutte Parisienne, Chausson, Panache, Canne De Combat Et Baton, and Savate. The emphasis is on street practical methods and not the sport side.
Darn Do
Chinese - Sabre.
Darn Gim
Chinese - Sword.
Daruma (dahr-uum-ah)
Japanese - Japanese name for Bodhidharrna.
Dasot
Korean - Korean number 5.
DAV
German - DAV is a German Arnis Association that was founded by Dieter Knuettel.
Day Ton Bok Gek
Chinese - Ground fighting.
Dayang
Philippino - Female black belt ranks in Arnis.
De Ashi Harai ( ah-she )
Japanese - Forward foot sweep.
De Cadena
Philippino - Flail.
De Cuerdas
Philippino - De Cuerdas is a Philippino martial art created by "Gilbert Tenio." It is a quick, basic, but effective style.
Defensor Method
Philippino - Defensor Method is a Philippino art created by "Nate Defensor." It is mainly a mixture of "Serrada", "Pekiti Tircia", and "Vilabrille." It also has a strong mixture of "Silat" (mostly takedowns), "Muay Thai", and Boxing (western).
Defondo
Philippino - Defondo is a short-range Philippino stickfighting art created by "Leo Giron." Giron created this art to compliment his long range style "Larga Mano."
Defundo
Philippino - Stationary.
Delikado
Philippino - Dangerous.
Den Choy
Chinese - Punch out to each side.
Deniz
Spanish - This is a fighting style that features fast combinations and targets the eyes, groin and ears.
Deniz, Maestro Tomas
Spanish - Created the Deniz style Canaarian stick fighting art. He was born on Dec 29th 1989.
Dennis Survival Ju Jitsu
Israeli - Dennis Survival Ju Jitsu is a dynamic Israeli Martial Art founded by Dr. Dennis Hanover. This is the name because survival is the true bottom line in any fighting and not how fancy your techniques look. It is for young and old people for men and women. It is the combination of Judo, Karate, Ju-Jitsu and other self-defense techniques. It is designed to defend one's self in a short period of time. Defense from all weapons is taught.
Densho
Japanese - Transmission scrolls.
Dentoy Revellar
Philippino - Created SLD.
Denzook
Japanese - No count.
Depensa
Philippino - Defense. Person taking defensive role in training.
Derobio Escrima
Philippino - Derobio Escrima is a Philippino martial art developed by "Braulio Tomada Pedoy." It is based on passing rather than straight blocking. Once passed, the emphasis is on locks or disarms. 12 locks are taught for each pass (12 angles of attack) and up to 12 counters for each lock and/or disarm. The style is a close range style and is very practical. Derobio is especially good for facing a heavier weapon.
Deru Kui Wa Utareru
Japanese - An ancient Japanese saying that means "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down."
Deshi (deh-she)
Japanese - Disciple or student.
Desvio
Spanish - Deflection.
Deux Cannes
French - A part of Canne De Combat where you use a stick in each hand.
Developmental Stage
Korean - There have been 3 stages of evolution in Korean Martial arts since WW2. This is the 2nd (1960-1970). The government took control of the martial arts and there was a more standardized method of teaching.
Devonshire Style Wrestling
British - Devonshire Style Wrestling is an old British wrestling style that included kicking. It condentrated on "Out Play", which is kicking and tripping. It is very similar to Cornish wrestling, but Cornish concentrates on "In play", which is the grabbing and throwing.
Dewa Sanzan Jingu
Japanese - Three Mountain Shrine of Dewa.
Dha
Burmese - Long sword.
Di Da Jow
Chinese - Conditioning.
Dian Xue
Chinese - Cavity press.
Diaz, Eugenio
Spanish - Founded the art Verga.
Dibdib
Philippino - Heart.
Die Gee
Chinese - Students.
Digong Lohanquan
Chinese - Digong Lohanquan is a ground fighting branch of "Shaolin Lohanquan." This style is made up if several important methods from Praying Mantis Style and stresses ground fighting.
Diin
Philippino - To put pressure on.
Dikitan
Philippino - Very close or close quarters.
Dim Mak
Chinese - Death-touch techniques that are deceptive. Poison of hand. Art of the Coveting Press.
Ding Bo
Chinese - A.k.a. Toe Stance. Resembles posture of a cat about leap on prey. A flexible stance used to execute quick movements and techniques.
Ding Bo Mah
Chinese - Cat stance.
Ding Jarn
Chinese - Butting Elbow.
Dit Jow
Chinese - Muscular and skeletal injury treatment.
Ditang Quan
Chinese - Ditang Quan (aka "Ground Tumbling Boxing") started in the Shandong Province during the Song Dynasty around 1129-1279. Between the aerial techniques, acrobatic maneuvers, dangerous moves, tumbling, falling techniques and necessary preice execution this art is very pleasing to watch. Can be seen at Wushu competitions.
Diu Ma Bo
Chinese - Cat stance.
Diwa
Philippino - Mind.
Djuroes
Indonesian - Dancelike movements used in Indonesian martial arts.
Djuru
Philippino - Form.
Do (dough)
Japanese - Means way or path.
Do (dough)
Japanese - Breastplate.
Do Way (dough)
Japanese - Way or way of life.
Dobak
Korean - A term for a martial arts uniform.
Doble
Philippino - Double.
Doblecada
Philippino - Double sticks.
Doblete
Philippino - Double or repeat.
Doblete Rapillon
Philippino - Doblete Rapillon (a.k.a. "Mena Style") is a Philippino martial art created by "Patricio Mena." It is a style that uses multiple attacks, which are quickly delivered without gaps or openings.
Doce Methodos
Philippino - See Pekiti Tirsia.
Doce Pares
Philippino - Doce Pares (a.k.a. "Doce Pares Escrima" and "Doce Pares Multi-style") is a Phillipino art created in 1932. It is complicated and misunderstood, but it is a conglomeration of other styles of Escrima. Escrima is a general term for Phillipino stickfighting and there are 100's of different styles and Doces Pares tries to combine all techniques from some of the masters at the time. They also have grappling with a stick.
Doce Pares Escrima
Philippino - See Doce Pares.
Doce Pares Multi-style
Philippino - See Doce Pares.
Dog Brothers Martial Arts
Philippino - Dog Brothers Martial Arts is a Philippino martial art created by a group of psycho's called "The Dog Brothers." The Dog Brothers fight with full contact, fencing masks and street hockey gloves and the only rule is "be friends at the end of the day." The system uses 6 ranges, but knife and disarms receive less attention than most FMA's. There is an unusual amount of grappling and stickgrappling. Dog Brothers stickgrappling is a blend of "Brazillian Jiu Jitsu" and "Bando Python Stick." This system also uses techniques from "Krabi Krabong", the art Muay Thai came from and is known as "to brutal to practice."

The Dog Brothers are known throughout the world and recognized as some of the best martial artists out there.

Dog Brothers, The
Philippino - They developed Dog Brothers Martial Arts. The Dog Brothers are known throughout the world and recognized as some of the best martial artists out there.
Dogi
Japanese - A Japanese martial arts uniform.
Doh Harai Uchi ( uu-chee)
Japanese - Middle body block and counter.
Dohyo
Japanese - A 15 foot circular ring where sumo contests where held.
Dohyo Iri
Japanese - The ceremonial entry into the ring for sumo champions.
Dojang
Korean - Means "trainging hall" or "gymnasium."
Dojo (dough-joe)
Japanese - Training hall.
Dokubari
Japanese - Poison needles in caltrops.
Dokuenjutsu ( -jut-su)
Japanese - Poison smoke.
Dolch
German - Dagger.
Dolchfechten
German - Dolchfechten is a German dagger art that was developed somtime during the middle ages (it can also refer to the application of Kampfringen used in defense against an opponent with a dagger). These techniques are vary simple and lead into a variety of counterattacks. Dagger fighting quickly enters the grappling range and the knife is used to inflict wrist and elbow locks (similar to that of the Escrima). It was used to trap and control the opponent's neck and even used behind the knee for effective takedowns.
Dolmyo
Korean - Spinning.
Dominguez, D. Pedro
Spanish - He didn't created, but Pedro redefined Morales in the 1940's and 50's.
Don Bogu
Japanese - Training armor similar to that used in kendo.
Don Ton Jutsu ( ton jut-su)
Japanese - Earth concealment techniques.
Donga
African - The Donga (a.k.a. "Surma Stick Fighting") is a contest of wild and violent staff (8 ft poles) fights that takes place in Ethiopia after the harvest. It is done to prove your manhood, settle personal conflicts and wo win wives. The only rules is not to kill your opponent.
Dool
Korean - Korean number 2.
Dor Mah
Chinese - Horse stance.
Dos Armas
Philippino - 2 sticks.
Dos Labahas
Philippino - Two blades.
Dos Manos
Philippino - Two hands.
Dos Manos Largos
Philippino - Two hands with long stick.
Doshin So, Rev.
Japanese - Founded Shorinji Kempo in 1947.
Dou Gi Hsing
Chinese - The Cockerel form in Hsing I.
Dozukuri (doe-zoo-koo-rhee)
Japanese - Correcting the posture.
Dragging Hand
Chinese - Dragging Hand is a northern style that uses joint-locking techniques like Aikido and Chin Na. Back of the wrist strikes are common. This style prefers breaking to striking.
Dragging Hand Praying Mantis Kungfu
Chinese - See Dragging Hand.
Dragon
Chinese - Strength of character and wisdom.
Dragon body
Chinese - The body is broken down into 3 main sections Head to waist, waist to knees, and knees to feet.
Dragon Kung Fu
Chinese - Dragon ("Lung Chuan") Style is a style of great wisdom and intelligence. The student will learn to block hard, strike hard, and stomp into each position. This will help to learn the proper placement and become very fluid with hard techniques. Once the flow has been mastered, the practitioner learns and includes the deep hissing sounss to cultivate the Chi. Inhaling lightens the body for aerial techniques while exhaling places power behind each technique. Evasion is the key Dragon defense. They allow an opponent to tire his self out. Dragon Stylist is taught to "Ride the Wind", which means follow rather than lead.
Drajat, Ahmad
Indonesian - Created Tarung Drajat.
Drunken Kung Fu
Chinese - Drunken Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Drunken Style") is an art that is patterned after the movements of a drunkard. The actions appear to be illogical and drunken, but are meant for deception. It typically uses animal forms as well as both empty-hand and weapon techniques. The goal is deception, attack with surprise. Drinking is used sometimes to help make the body looser. This style is demonstrated in the popular Jackie Chan movie "Legend of Drunken Master."
Drunken Style
Chinese - See Drunken Kung Fu.
Dthey
Thailand - Kick.
Duan Mai
Chinese - Sealing or blocking the vein/artery.
Duatsu
Japanese - Duatsu is a Japanese art that is a combination of first aid and Chi manipulation that speeds the healing process. Soothing hands can reduce the effect of an injury in the short term and speed (and make more effective) up the healing process in the long term.
Duet Ming Sin
Chinese - Fan.
Dukop
Philippino - To catch.
Dukot
Philippino - To snatch or seize unexpectedly.
Dukot
Philippino - To reach out.
Dukot Batok
Philippino - Head Lock or Grab.
Dula Meketa
African - Dula Meketa is a stick fighting art from Ethiopia practiced by the Oromo people. I can't find anything about this art, but I have found many references to this art but nothing other than it's a stick fighting art.
Dulo
Philippino - Palm stick.
Dumog
Philippino - Dumog is a general term used to describe the Phillipino wrestling and grappling arts. It requires quick footwork to unbalance an opponent and execute a takedown or throw. Usually you displace the opponent's center of gravity is done prior to the techniques.
Dungab
Philippino - To strike with the fist.
Dungab
Philippino - "heaven" or "hammer" grip.
Durchfuren
German - Means "disengage beneath." To break blade contact and attack under the opponent's guard.
Dusack
French - A curved blade with a hole as a handle. It is made of iron, but there is a wood practice version. It was poplur in the 16th - 17th century. It is believed to have come from a farm tool. There are claims from archeologists that date back to around 1 AD.
Duslak
Philippino - Thrust.
Dux Ryu Ninjitsu ( rue nin-jit-su)
Japanese - Dux Ryu Ninjitsu is geared to the individual, so progress is faster. Fighting is not only addressed in ideal situations, but for others like 1 vs. multiple, in the dark, in a crowd, slippery ground, etc. After a practioner becomes effeicient in hand to hand and hand to weapon, he is introduced to "Inpo" (the ancient art of escape. See Inpo.). Dux Ryu Ninjitsu helps you to find self-confidence and discipline to help build character and put you on the path to high achievement outside of the art.
Dwi
Korean - Back.

Source

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