TERMS E - G FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

Eagle Claw Kung Fu
Chinese - Eagle Claw Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Yingzhao", "Yingzhao Quan", "Ying Jow Pai", or "Ji Ying Jow Fann Tzi Mun" meaning Eagle Claw Somersault Boxing System) is a Northern system credited to General Yao Fai (1103-1141). Techniques are made up of Chin Na hand techniques, refined by yao Fai and incorporated into the Eagle Claw system. Eagle claw includes tearing, locking, manipulating, controlling, throwing techniques, pressure points, and aggressive kicking techniques. This system is complicated, but very effective and vicious.
Eagle Kung Fu
Chinese - Eagle Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Tam Tuie" in its southern form) uses kicks only sparingly. The primary weapon is the Eagle Talon that is used to attack the eyes, throat, and the groin. Pokes and grabs are used and sometimes used with sweeps. They use some of the most efficient blocks, but they are hard to retaliate from.
Eclectic
Chinese - Developed through the combining of several other arts and styles create a new unique art.
Edgar Sulite
Philippino - Founded Lameco Escrima.
Edo Jujutsu ( ju-jut-su)
Japanese - Edo Jujutsu is a Japanese art that deals with opponents not wearing armor and it is not meant for the battlefield. They use "Atemi Waza" (Vital-Striking) extensively. The art would be of little use against anybody wearing armor, but of great use if attacked by someone in street clothes. In some forms, inconspicuous weapons like "Tanto" or "Tessen" (daggers or iron fans) are included.
Eight Step Mantis
Chinese - Eight Step Mantis is a northern style that places much emphasis on sticky hands. A practitioner will lead an opponent to a point of vulnerability and exploit it. Not much evasion is used and a practitioner learns superiority of leading opponents.
Eishin Ryu (ay-sheen rue)
Japanese - Eishin Ryu was the parent style to Iaijutsu. It was developed in the 17th century.
Eku
Japanese - Oar, used as a weapon in some arts.
El Matreg
African - El Matreg is an Algerian martial art that uses long sticks to fight. The concept is to score points by outsmarting and manuevering your opponent.
Elastico
Philippino - "Rubber band art". System.
Elephant Kung Fu
Chinese - It is most likely a Southern Style. There are no high kicks and the stance is low. Attack and defense are one movement. It encourages keeping the feet still and turning the waist. It uses the arms and hands like the trunk of an elephant, meaning that they are flexible and come from all angles. Every angle of the fist is a worthy point of contact and they use them well.
Embu (M-bu)
Japanese - Kata of Shorinji Kempo.
Emperado, Adriano
American - A member of the "Black Belt Society" that created Kajukenbo.
Empi (Em-pee)
Japanese - Elbow.
En Hsin Pao
Chinese - Pounding Ways of Protection.
Enchosen
Japanese - Extension to a bout.
Enganyo
Philippino - Fake or feint.
Ennyu No Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - Getting into an enemy camp using feint.
Enpi
Japanese - Shorin kata (a.k.a. "Wanshu").
Enteki
Japanese - This is a target in Kyudo that is 158 centimeters and 60 meters away. Used to perfect long distance archery.
Entrada
Philippino - Entry.
Equis
Philippino - "X" or "X" shaped strike.
Ernesto Presas
Philippino - Created Kombatan Arnis.
Escrima
Philippino - See Eskrima.
Escuelas
Spanish - Schools.
Eskrido
Philippino - Eskrido is a Philippino art created by "Cacoy Canette." It is a combination of "Aikido", "Judo", and blends "Escrima" (of course).
Eskrima
Philippino - Eskrima (ess-cree-mah) (a.k.a. "Kali" (kah-lee), "Kahli" (kah-lee), "Arnis" (r-niece), "Arnes" (r-nez), "Arnes De Mano" (r-nez-da-mahn-o), "Escrima", and a few others I am sure) is a generic term used to refer to Phillipino Stickfighting arts. They all mean and refer to the same thing, however "Modern Arnis" is a distinct art of its own. It is usually called arnis in the northern region, Kali in the South, and Escrima in the center. I highly recommend that you go and check out the Escrima section.
Eskrimador
Philippino - Stick fighter.
Espada
Philippino - Sword.
Espada y Daga
Philippino - Sword and Dagger.
Esquiva
Spanish - Means escape, defend, repel, get away, move out of the way, etc. It can also be used in Spanish poetry to indicate demeanor of shyness.
Essence of African Martial Arts
African - See Kupigana Ngumi.
Estoc
German - A South German 16th century (early to mid) sword with quillon, anneaus and often pas d'ane (not sure what that means).
Estocador
Philippino - A practitioner of Eskrima.
Estrilla
Philippino - Star.
Evala
African - Evala is a wrestling festival\art that is from Togo Africa. Boys try to prove themselves in this manhood wrestling match. It's also some sort of initiation ceremony. It was hard to find anything other than it's a festival, but you can find that out on numerous sites.
External
Chinese - Originally it was those styles that came from Shaolin Temples, which were people that came from India hence outside China and external. Now because of people's verbal stories getting mixed up it has a meaning of hard and based on fighting only.
F.A.T.E.
Philippino - F.A.T.E. (Facilitating Awareness Through Empowerment) is a Philippino martial art created by "Howard F. Bifson" and "Johnaleen K. Castro." It is a blend of "Modern Arnis", "Inosanto Kali", "Doce Pares", "Kali Illistrisimo", "JKD concepts", "Aikido", Ki healing concepts, "Jim Morell's Aiki Jitsu-Military Police Tactical System", and "Combat Eskrima." Emphasis is based on real life situations.
Fa Jing
Chinese - Emission or Release of energy.
Fa Kune
Chinese - Flowery ineffective style.
Fa Li
Chinese - Release of power or energy.
Facilitating Awareness Through Empowerment
Philippino - See F.A.T.E.
Faction Fighting
Irish - This a term that is for "gang wars". They used sticks, the british outlawed edged weapons.
Failla, Sensei Richard
American - Sensei Richard Failla created Kickwrestling.
Falchion
German - A short, heavy, single edged, slightly curved, hunting sword. It is realted to the ctulass, dusack and hanger.
Fari Gatka
Indian - Fari Gatka is an Indian fencing art centered arounds fari (shields) and gatka (swords). Gatka is a 3 foot, leather-covered stick used to practice sword fighting. Fari is 9 inches in diameter, is also leather bound. To score points, the stick must touch a vital point of the opponent's body.
Fauchard
French - A pole arm sused between the 12th and 17th centuries. It is fitted with a large blade and a small hook on the back.
Feather Staff
British - A pole arm originated 16th century from the runka. It consists of a ver long and narrow blade with 2 short blades pointing upwards.
Fechtbuchen
German - Combat manuals.
Fei Hok Sao Kuen
Chinese - Fei Hok Sao Kuen (Flying Crane Hand Form) is a beginning form in White Crane Kung Fu. It is a conditioning form that stresses long, deep horse stances with punches thrown from 90 degrees to the body. The form is very long with 175 separate moves that are to be done slowly and precise.
Fen Gin
Chinese - Dividing the muscle/tendon.
Fhu Hsing
Chinese - The Tiger form in Hsing I.
Fianna
British - Fianna is a British art that is Old Celtic Wrestling.
Filemon Caburnay
Philippino - Created Lapunti Arnis De Abanico with his father "Prudencio Undo (or Ondo) Caburnay."
Filemon "Momoy" Canete
Philippino - Created San Miguel Eskrima.
Five Animals
Chinese - Commonly refers to Tiger, Crane, Leopard(Panther), Snake, and Dragon.
Flail
British - A famer's tool. It has a long wooden handle and a shorter, free swinging stick attached to the end. Short and long flails were used until the late 19th century.
Fleaux Brisee
French - Term for the Broken Flail. 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.
Florendo "Vee" Visitacion
Philippino - Developed Vee Arnis Jitsu.
FMA
Philippino - Acronym to refer to Filipino martial art(s)
Foil
French - One of three modern olympic fencing weapons. It originated in the 17th century and is a practice weapon.
Fokosche
German - Fokosche(a.k.a. "Fokosok" in most of Europe)is a central-European cane with an axe blade as a handle. It was widely used in Hungrary and Slovakia in the 15the century. In the 20th century, the Slovakian traditional dress of mountain people.
Fokosok
American - Fokosok (a.k.a. "Fokosche" in German)is a central-European cane with an axe blade as a handle. It was widely used in Hungrary and Slovakia in the 15the century. In the 20th century, the Slovakian traditional dress of mountain people.
Fong Ngan
Chinese - Fong Ngan (a.k.a. "Phoenix Eye") is a style originating from the Hopu province and credited to Kew Soong. The main strikes are done with the fore knuckle fist, palm fist, finger poke, ridge hand, and knife hand. The only kick is a front snap kick to the groin area. There are no formal stances; you learn to crowd your opponent to get him to make the wrong move. A practitioner will never retreat from an attack, but move in to it. If necessary they may move to the side while counter-attacking. It also includes tripping and leg-hook throws followed by a terminal blow. Fong Ngan emphasizes forms, proper breathing, speed, and technique.
Foo Tau Seung Ngau
Chinese - Double Hook Swords.
Fook Darv
Chinese - Attacking from Fook Sao.
Fook Gek
Chinese - Sole in or foot dampening movement.
Fook Sao
Chinese - See Fook Sow.
Fook Sow
Chinese - Elbow in block, palm down or 45 degrees.
Forging Post
Chinese - Tubular, manila rope wrapped, used as Makiwara to gorge fist and palm.
Forrest Bill
American - A Pole weapon with an axe-like head.
Fou Tou Ou
Chinese - A sword. A.k.a. "Hook and Crescent" sword.
Fraile
Philippino - Another name for Escrima.
Friauler
French - A Polearm developed from the Chauve in the 15th century, but has the side-blades are pointing down (rather than up).
Front bow, back arrow stance
Chinese - See Gung Bo. A.k.a. "Bow and Arrow" stance.
Fu Hoc
Chinese - Tiger and Crane.
Fu Jow
Chinese - Tiger Claw hand strike.
Fu-Jow Pai
Chinese - Fu-Jow Pai (a.k.a. "Hark Fu Moon" meaning "Black Tiger System") is a Chinese art. The system's name was changed by Grand Master Wong Bil Hong to Fu-Jow Pai before his death in 1934. It is similar to Southern Shaolin Tiger. Fu-Jow Pai imitates the movement and fighting spirit of the tiger. It is based on the perfect balance of the hand and foot techniques. There are many training exercises and forms that develop offense, defense, spirit, bones, muscles, coordination, alertness, and endurance.
Fu Jya
Chinese - A style of Kung Fu, that is all I can find. I have a feeling it might refer to Fu Jow Pai, but I have no proof.
Fuchi
Japanese - The metal sleeve that is at the base of the samurai sword.
Fudo Kanashibari No Jutsu ( jut-su)
Japanese - To paralyze.
Fudodachi ( -dah-chee)
Japanese - Immovable stance.
Fuehlen
German - Means "feeling." Sensitivity to the opponent's pressure.
Fukiya
Japanese - Blowguns.
Fukuro Gaeshi Zen Jutsu ( zen jut-su)
Japanese - A Chikairi No Jutsu tactic.
Fukuro Shinai ( she-nah-ee)
Japanese - A training sword made of split bambu encased in a leather or canvas bag.
Fukushin
Japanese - Judge.
Fumikomi (foo-mee-koh-mee)
Japanese - Stamping kick.
Fundo Gusari
Japanese - See Manriki Gusari.
Fung Foh Lun
Chinese - Fire Wheels (Weapons).
Fut
Chinese - Buddha.
Fut Ga
Chinese - Psychology of fighting.
Fut Sao
Chinese - Ridging Arm, arcing.
Gabetula
African - Gabetula is an Angolan art that is said to involve punching and contributed to Capoeira.
Gada
Indian - Swinging weighted ball and mace.
Gaijin (gah-ee-gene)
Japanese - Foreigner in Japan.
Gakka
Japanese - Lesson or learn a lesson.
Galang
Philippino - Respect.
Galing
Philippino - Skillfull.
Gama
Japanese - Sickle.
Gambian
African - Gambian is an African martial art that is a deep-seated tradition and national sport. The warriors wear loincloths called "Juju's" and strut, dance, spar, and brag in challenge of noisy support from the drums. The fight continues until a contestant is brought to the ground. Punching, kicking, spitting and flinging sand in the eyes is all legal. After sundown, the atmosphere builds with excitment as the champions come out to fight.
Gan Ryu Kenjutsu (gahn rue ken-jut-su)
Japanese - Gan Ryu Kenjutsu is a Japanese sword fighting art created around 1600. It specializes in the "No Dachi" or a very long sword.
Ganchorofé
African - A looped thing belt of wooven leather in it used on the end of a "Kok Makaku" or "Garoti".
Gankaku (gahn-kaw-koo)
Japanese - Shorin kata (a.k.a. "Chinto").
Gantihan
Philippino - Exchange of blows.
Gar
Chinese - Family, Style.
Garote
Philippino - Stick. Usually flat to simulate a blade.
Garoteng
Philippino - Itak flat stick.
Garoti
African - Walking stick 80 to 90 cm in length. It has a hole drilled in 1 end of stick with a looped thin belt of woven leather in it (a "Ganchorofé"). Used as a weapon in parts of Africa. A.k.a. Koko Makaku.
Garrote
Spanish - Another word for Palo Grande. Large Stick.
Gassan Ryu ( rue)
Japanese - Gassan Ryu is a Japanese Naginata system created in the 1800's.
Gatame
Japanese - Arm Bar.
Gate Punch
Chinese - A Gate punch effectively parries or blocks an incoming attack then hits its target.
Gatka
Indian - Gatka is commonly mistaken for a stick fighting art from Punjab (North West India). It developed in the 17th century and practiced by the sikhs to defend themselves against invaders. It is based on a single movement called the "Panthra." Initially, it is practiced for hours without weapons to develop the necessary footwork skills needed when wielding a weapon. The art teaches to fight many enemies at the same time and also to fight on horseback. You learn to be efficient with wither hand. It also involves meditation. To start you meditate for 11-31 minutes and this is to warm up the body and mind of the student.
Gaun Sao
Chinese - Downward checking hand.
Gedan (ge-dan)
Japanese - Lower.
Gedan Barai (ge-dan bar-eye)
Japanese - Lower block.
Gee
Chinese - Fingers.
Gekisai
Japanese - Goju ryu training kata.
Gekken
Japanese - See Kendo.
Gendai
Japanese - Modern.
Gendai Budo ( bu-doe)
Japanese - Modern martial arts.
Genin
Japanese - The lowest ranked Ninja who were often responsible for the dangerous assignments.
Genjutsu ( -jut-su)
Japanese - Arts of illusion.
Genki
Japanese - Original spirit. Health.
Gensei Ryu ( -say rue)
Japanese - Gensei Ryu is a Japanese style of Karate that was developed by Seiken Shukumine. It is characterized by tumbling and somersaults.
Genyokan ( -kan)
Japanese - 1 of 3 Major Ninjutsu organizations (Bujinkan, Genyokan, and Jinenkan).
Geri (ge-ri)
Japanese - Kick (a.k.a. "Keri")
Ghihuck Gum
Korean - See Kumdo.
Gi (gee)
Japanese - Uniform in many arts including Jujutsu and Karate.
Gi (gee)
Japanese - Tunic
Gi Hsing
Chinese - The Chicken form in Hsing I.
Gidigbo
African - Gidigbo is a form of wreslting where they throw each other a lot, especially high in the air. It's from Yoruba Nigeria Africa.
Gilbert Tenio
Philippino - Developed De Cuerdas.
Gim
Chinese - A double-edged sword. A.k.a. "Chien" or "Jyan."
Glima
Scandinavian - Glima is a Scandinavian (Viking) wrestling art that was created before 1000 A.D.
Giocco Stretto
Italian - Giocco Stretto (means "Close playing") is an Italian style of close combat with swords (comparable with "Ringen am Schwert", german) created in the middle ages. The art recognizes that it could get into grappling range quickly and has techniques of deflecting, controlling, counter-thrusts, disarms, jointlocks, and throws.
Gitna
Philippino - Center.
Gladius
American - This is actually a Roman sword of the Roman legionaries. It is between 50 to 60 cm.
Glaive
American - A sword, especially a broadsword. A large blade fixed on the end of a pole with an outside curve. It also has a pointed head.
Go (go)
Japanese - Five.
Go (go)
Japanese - Toughness.
Go Ti
Chinese - An Ancient form of Chinese wrestling.
Goho (go-hoe)
Japanese - Hard Method.
Gohon (go-hone)
Japanese - Five-finger strike.
Gohon Kumite (go-hone koo-ma-tay)
Japanese - Five-step sparring.
Goju Ryu Karate (goh-jew rue kah-rah-tae)
Japanese - Goju Ryu Karate is a Japanese art developed by Chojun Miyagi in the 1920's. It blends the hard linear techniques of the Okinawan style of "Naha Te" with soft circular techniques of Chinese Bagua. Some techniques rely on power and strength and others depend on speed and flexibility. It uses both hard and soft blocks. Hard blocks using force against force and soft blcoks deflect the attack. They start off with hard blocks because it is easier for beginners to grasp that concept. Later they move on to soft blocks.
Gojushiho (goh-jew-she-hoe)
Japanese - Shorin kata.
Golden Dragon Kung Fu
Chinese - See Ching Loong Wu.
Gonemon Matsuzaki
Japanese - Developed Ikkaku Ryu Jutte Jutsu.
Gong
Chinese - Cultivation. Also means Hard.
Gong Jeung
Chinese - Upper palm thrust to jaw.
Goong Bu
Chinese - At one time, another name for the art "Chung Moo Doe".
Gore Sao
Chinese - Wing Chun style of free fighting and full contact.
Gorin Goho Gogyo ( go-hoe )
Japanese - Five equally balanced interacting rings that symbolize the five major methods of technical study. This includes Suburi (sword swinging drills), Tanrengata (solo forms), battoho (combative drawing and cutting methods), Tachiuchi (sparring), and Tameshigiri/Shizan (cutting straw and bambu targets).
Gorn Bin
Chinese - Chain.
Goshi
Japanese - Hip.
Goshin (goh-shin)
Japanese - Self Defense.
Goshin Jutsu (goh-shin jut-su)
Japanese - Goshin Jutsu is a martial art that teaches very practical street self-defense. They really train for the surprise attack and try use all available weapons. Practitioners use strikes and kicks, but no groundwork because if you are surprised attacked then you don't know if anyone else is coming. The goal is to render the attacker helpless in 1 to 3 moves. The first thing you do is establish the vulnerable targets with throat, eyes, and groin being the obvious for everyone. They also teach stabbing with fingernails, palm strikes to chin, and face grabs for the lead hand. The front snap kick to the groin or knee is handy. Low rear stomp kicks are used often. Head butts to face and elbow strikes to face or ribs are also commonly done. When given a chance, look for nearest weapon that can help from stick or chair to ashtray and napkin holder.
Gosoku
Japanese - Gosoku ("Go" ("toughness"), "Soku" ("Speed"), "Ryu" ("Direction")) is a modern Japanese art of Karate founded by Tak Kubota.
Gow Sing
Chinese - Nine star.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Brazillian - See Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie, Carlos
Brazillian - Learned Jiu-Jitsu basics from Esai Maeda (a.k.a. Conde Koma). He then taught his brothers and they all developed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie, Royce
Brazillian - Made Gracie (Brazillian) Jiu-Jitsu famous in the early UFC's.
Grand Baton
French - This is a staff. The length is the same as the length from the floor to your armpit.
Grandmaster
Chinese - It is not a traditional rank. It is a term used to indicate that the master has taught students that have become a master as well. Grandmasters rarely refer to themselves as a "grandmaster."
Grayston, Stephen
British - Created the British art Sekai Shindo-Ryu Karate-Do.
Greenoch
British - Greenoch is a Scottish unarmed martial art.
Gu Chi
Chinese - Means "Grain Chi" and is described as our body's energy. Number 1 of 6 types of Chi.
Gu Deng Chi Sau
Chinese - Sitting sticky hands.
Guanches
Spanish - Aboriginal Canarians.
Guillermo Lengson, Dr.
Philippino - See Sagasa.
Guisarme
American - This is a Polearm that combines a hook with 2 pikes.
Gulat
Indonesian - I believe it means wrestling.
Gum Jin Sao
Chinese - Golden scissors hand.
Gum Sao
Chinese - Downward slap deflection or parry.
Gung Bo
Chinese - a.k.a. "Front bow, back arrow" and "Bow and Arrow" stance. The front leg is curved like a bow and the back leg is straight like an arrow. In bending be like a bow, the more it is stretched, the more powerful it becomes.
Gung Fu
Chinese - The Cantonese pronunciation of kung fu.
Gunting
Philippino - "Scissors" or passing block with a limb destruction.
Gunto Soho
Japanese - Gunto Soho (a.k.a. "Toyama Ryu Iai") is a style of Iaido using the Japanese Army sword ("Odachi" - long sword). It was created in 1925 by Toyama Rikugun Gakko. The art grew using mostly the techniques of "Omori Ryu Iai." There are 7 forms and all are practical in killing an enemy instantly.
Guoji
Chinese - National Skill. Generic term for Chinese Martial arts, like Kung Fu.
Guoshu
Chinese - National Art. Generic term for Chinese Martial arts, like Kung Fu.
Gup
Korean - Means "grade" or "class." A grade designating level of achievement below black belt.
Gurkha Kukri
Burmese - Short sword.
Guro
Philippino - Teacher.
Gurukal
Indian - Master.
Guruma (goo-rue-mah)
Japanese - Wheel-like throw
Gwan
Chinese - Pole.
Gwindulumutu
African - Gwindulumutu is an African (Congo) head bashing martial art.
Gwo Chi
Chinese - A general term used to describe Chinese martial arts like hte term Kung Fu.
Gwo Sho
Chinese - A general term used to describe Chinese martial arts like hte term Kung Fu.
Gwoy Jarn
Chinese - Horizontal elbow strike.
Gyaku (ghee-ya-ku)
Japanese - Reverse.
Gyaku Uchi (ghee-ya-ku uu-chee)
Japanese - Reverse grip blow. It is 1 of the 12 basic blows in Jodo.
Gyakute Zuki (ghee-ya-ku-tay zoo-key)
Japanese - Reverse grip thrust. It is 1 of the 12 basic blows in Jodo.
Gyakuzuki (ghee-ya-ku-zoo-key)
Japanese - Reverse punch.
Gyi, Maung
Burmese - Maung Gyi brought Bando to the U.S. around 1960.
Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu ( rue -jut-su)
Japanese - Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu (means "Jeweled Tiger School") is a Japanese art the specializes in "Kosshijutsu" or "Bone Fingers", which means they attack weak points with their fingers. It was founded by Tozawa Hakuunsai in the 1100's. If a lock is placed, the joint held by the body, while the feet move the body around the joint. nerve strikes are used before and during because footwork takes time.
Gyokkushin Ryu Ninjutsu ( rue nin-jut-su)
Japanese - Gyokkushin Ryu Ninjutsu is a branch of "Koshijutsu" and was founded by Sasaki Goeman Teruyoshi. It does not concentrate on hand-to-hand combat, but rather it concentrates on espionage. This particular Ninjutsu system is known for its superior use of the "Nagenawa", the lasso. Of their fighting techniques, the only thing known in the west is that they use "Sutemi" throws.
Gyokuro
Japanese - poison made with tea and mixed with soup.

Source

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