TERMS H - I FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

Haa

Chinese - Low Punch.

Haa

Thailand - 5.

Haap

Chinese - Knight or hero.

Habang

Philippino - While. In the meantime.

Hachi (ha-chee)

Japanese - Eight.

Hachijidachi (ha-chee-gee-dah-chee)

Japanese - Ready stance.

Hachimachi (ha-chee-mah-key)

Japanese - Towel, used as headband.

Hadaka Jimi

Japanese - Naked choke (not meaning with no clothes on).

Hadake

Japanese - Choke.

Hadar

Japanese - Left.

Hade (hah-day)

Japanese - This is a Japanese word with no precise translation. It can mean brightness, gaiety, showiness, lavishness, and a few others. It can be used to describe things like color, design, character and behavior. It will most likely be used to replace showiness or flashy. It is the opposite of Jimi (plain, quiet, subdued, or modest).

Hae Dong Kum Do

Korean - Hae Dong Kum Do (a.k.a. "Hai Dong Kum Do") is a traditional Korean sword art.

Hagad Hubad

Philippino - Strikes & counters.

Haganah System, The

Israeli - The Haganah System is based on the Israeli Defense Force's combat training. There are some ground survival techniques including neutralizing ground techniques, pinching, tendon and muscle tearing, and even knife fighting and combat shooting.

Hagis

Philippino - To throw. A throwing technique.

Hagibis

Philippino - Hagibis is a Philipino grappling art.

Hai (ha-yee)

Japanese - Yes.

Hai Dong Kum Do

Korean - Another spelling for "Hae Dong Kum Do."

Haishu (ha-ee-shoe)

Japanese - Back of hand.

Haisoku

Japanese - Instep.

Haito (ha-ee-toe)

Japanese - Ridge hand.

Hajime (ha-gee-meh)

Japanese - Start.

Hak Fu Pai

Chinese - See Shantung Black Tiger Kung Fu.

Hakama

Japanese - Means "divided skirt." The skirtlike trousers primarily worn in Kendo, Aikido, Iaido, and sometimes Judo.

Hakbang

Philippino - To step. Footwork.

Hakbang Paiwas

Philippino - Full side step/step to avoid strike.

Hakkaku

Japanese - Eight angles.

Hakko Ryu

Japanese - Hakko Ryu is a Japanese jujutsu art, which atemi (striking) techniques are emphasized.

Hakkwon

Korean - Fist of crane.

Hakuda

Japanese - Hakuda is a Japanese term used with several meanings. It is used to refer to Chinese Chuan Fa systems. In Okinawa it was used more specifically to fere to the art of striking the vital points (atemi) without making the self impure. In this context, it means "white strike" or "striking without impurity."

Halberd

American - A weapon having an axe like blade and a steel spike mounted on the end. It is usually 5-6 feet and was used by man on foor against a mounted knight in armor. It was used from the 14th - 17th century.

Halbschwert

German - Half-sword.

Halo Halo

Philippino - Combination. Free flow sparring.

Ham Bo ( boe)

Japanese - Regular sword.

Hambalos

Philippino - Full power strike.

Hampas

Philippino - Strike.

Han (hahn)

Japanese - Half.

Han Ay

Philippino - Form.

Han Bo (hahn boe)

Japanese - A 3 foot stick (a.k.a. "the half staff"). It is thinner than the Bo and may be slightly tapered at one end.

Han Moo Kwan

Korean - Han Moo Kwan (a.k.a. "Han Mu Kwan") is a Military form of Tae Kwon Do.

Han Mu Do

Korean - Han Mu Do (means "Korean Martial arts") is a Korean eclectic martial art created by Dr. He Young Kimm in 1989 and is similar to Hapkido. He studied Yudo, Bi Sool, Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Kuk Sool, Kum Do, Ship Phal Ke, and others.

Han Mu Kwan

Korean - See Han Moo Kwan.

Han Tea Keuk

Korean - Han Tea Keuk is suppose to be the Korean version of Tai Chi.

Hanah

Korean - Korean number 1.

Hanare

Japanese - The release.

Hanay

Philippino - Row or line.

Hanbo (hahn-boe)

Japanese - See hanbo.

Hanbo Jutsu (hahn-boe jut-su)

Japanese - Techniques using the hanbo (half staff- 3ft).

Hand And A Half 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.

Handa

Philippino - "Get ready!".

Handarbeit

German - Means "hand work." Phase of combat at close range.

Hane Goshi

Japanese - Hip spring.

Hangetsu (hahn-geht-tzoo)

Japanese - Shorei ryu kata.

Hangetsudachi (hahn-geht-tzoo-dah-chee)

Japanese - Half moon stance (a.k.a. "Seishan Dachi").

Hankido

Korean - Hankido (Han means "Nation" and Ki means "Life Energy" and thus Hankido means inherent spirit of the Korean Nation) is a Korean martial art that was created by Grandmaster Jae Nam Myong in 1992 (whom also created "Hankumdo", a Korean sword art to complimemt Hankido). It is a modified version of older Korean arts that has easier learning curve and ease of application. It it meant for defense and you use the least amount force necessary to control the attacker (like Aikido). There are 12 basic self-defense and 24 breathing techniques. The offensive techniques (Chun Ki Bup) are inteaded to increase internal power. Defesive techniques (Ji Ki Bup) will improve muscles, bones, and organs.

Hankumdo

Korean - Hankumdo is a Korean sword art created by Grandmaster Jae Nam Myong (also created Hankido). It is based on the Shapes of the Korean alphabet or Hangul. The art is divided into defensive and offensive and there are 5 basic strikes. With these 5 strikes it is possible to write the 24 different characters of the alhpabet. The defensive techniques are based on the same principles of Hankido.

Hanmei (hahn-)

Japanese - Half forward facing.

Hanover, Dr. Dennis

Israeli - Developed Krav Maga in the 1940's.

Hanshi (hahn-she)

Japanese - Grand/Senior master.

Hanshi, Alexander de araya

Australian - Created Ken Yu Kan Goju Ryu Karate.

Hansoku (hahn-so-koo)

Japanese - Foul

Hansoku Chui (hahn-so-koo )

Japanese - Warning of foul.

Hantei (hahn-tay)

Japanese - Decision.

Hapkido (hop-key-doe)

Korean - Hapkido is a Korean joint-locking martial art created by "Choi Yong Sul" and means "The art of coordinating energy." Until the 1960's it was also known as "Yu Kwon Sool", "Ho Shin Sool", and "Bi Sool". It is more of a stand up version of Jiu Jitsu combined with the footwork of Tae Kwon Do. Records indicate that the founder Choi Yong Sul studied in Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu for 30 years, though this is disputed, and then studied some Korean arts (Yu Sool, Tae Kwon Do and Yawara) and created Kapki Kwan. Ji Han Jae, the father of modern hapkido made his own school and called it Hapkido. HAP - Coordination, KI - internal energy (chi), and DO - art.
The style became popular in the U.S. after the movie "Billy Jack" came out and used Hapkido in its fight scenes.

Hapmudo

Korean - Hapmudo is a Korean martial created by Grand Master Yong Sung Lee on 09/15/1983. This art is a complete art that includes striking, joint locking, graplling, pressure points and throwing techniques. It is based on circular defense, which means if a punch comes at you then parry it instead of blocking it. There is training in 72 different weapons (sounds like a lot to me too). They use the principle of being water cuz it can flow in harmony or it can crash (similar to the Bruce Lee concept).

Hapos

Philippino - Strike or slash.

Happo Hikenjutsu ( -jut-su)

Japanese - Happo Hikenjutsu (means "Eight ways of the hidden sword") is the use of battlefield weapons like spears, swords, axes, etc.

Hapsanay

Philippino - Free sparring.

Har Lo

Chinese - Low Level.

Hara (hah-rah)

Japanese - Stomach.

Harai

Japanese - Sweep.

Harai Goshi

Japanese - Hip Sweep.

Hark Fu Moon

Chinese - See Fu Jow Pai.

Hart und Weich

German - Means "hard and soft." Tactic od yielding to strength and using strength against weakness.

Harvesting Hand

Chinese - A Southern Praying Mantis ripping and tearing hand style.

Harrison, Jim

American - Developed Bushidokan Karate.

Hasaku Bo ( boe)

Japanese - Spear.

Hashi (hah-she)

Japanese - Chopsticks.

Hasta

American - This is actually a Roman stout, thrusting spear.

Hatak

Philippino - To pull.

Hataw

Philippino - A full power strike.

Hau Gum Sao

Chinese - Gum Sao behind the back.

Hausa Boxing

African - See Dambe.

Hawak

Philippino - To hold.

Hawak Gitna

Philippino - Holding the stick in the middle.

Hawak Pakal

Philippino - Reverse or ice-pick grip.

Hawak Punyo

Philippino - Regular hold on weapon with punyo.

Hawak Sagad

Philippino - Regular grip with no punyo.

Hawak Saksak

Philippino - Regular or hammer grip.

Hawak Sandata

Philippino - Methods of holding a weapon.

Hawak Sunggab

Philippino - Hold or Grab

Hawak Susi

Philippino - Reverse grip. Holding at tip of stick.

Hawayo Takata, Mrs.

Japanese - Brought Reiki to the U.S. in 1973.

Hayashi, Kenji

German - Created Shizen Taido.

Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu

Japanese - Created the Japanese art Muso Shinden Ryu around 1590. He also created the Japanese art "Shinmuso Hayashizaki Ryu" and "Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu."

He Sojutsu ( soe-jut-su)

Japanese - Spear.

He Young Kimm, Dr.

Korean - Created Han Mu Do.

HeBei

Chinese - A style of "Hsing I". Appears slower than "ShanXi" and uses larger frames.

Hei Bao

Chinese - Hei Bao is a Kung Fu system of the Black Panther and is the combination of "Black Panther" Kung Fu and "Kyokushin Kai" - "Nukite Karate". It is said to be created somewhere around the 1 A.D. and includes animal techniques such as tiger, crane, monkey, dragon, but mostly that of the Black Panther. Some Chi Gung and Tai Chi techniques are also included.

Heian (hay-ahn)

Japanese - Training kata. Means peace (a.k.a. "Pinan").

Heian Period (hey-ahn)

Japanese - 794-1185. A period in Japanese history, where they expanded the number of islands in their control.

Heiho (heh-hoe)

Japanese - Strategy.

Heinaizaimon Ienaga Iga

Japanese - Founded Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo.

Heisoku

Japanese - Instep.

Heisokudachi ( ku-dah-chee)

Japanese - Heels together, attention stance (a.k.a. "Musubi Dachi").

Heki Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Heki Ryu is a Japanese art of archery.

Heki Yazaemon Noritsugu

Japanese - Developed Yiga Heki Ryu, a Japanese archery art.

Heng Chuan

Chinese - Crossing - Earth element (Spleen and Stomach).

Henmi Tashiro Yoshitoshi

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Kogen Itto Ryu" around 1783.

Henso Jutsu ( -soe jut-su)

Japanese - Art of Disguising.

Hernandez, Tomas

Spanish - Created the stick fighting art Vidal.

Hichojutsu ( -jut-su)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu.

Hicks, Lew

American - Created Safta.

Hidari (hee-dar-ee)

Japanese - Left.

Hidari Jodan No Kamae (hee-dar-ee joe-dan no kah-ma-ee)

Japanese - Upper-level stance, left foot forward.

Hieung Got Sao

Chinese - Double knife cutting hand.

Hieung Sao

Chinese - Knife cutting hand from 12 O'clock to 6 O'clock.

Higo Ko Ryu ( koe rue)

Japanese - Higo Ko Ryu is a Japanese art that was created by Kamei Terushige in the early Edo Period. It includes techniques of the Naginata (Halberd (a.k.a. "Nagamaki")) and Tachi (long sword).

Higot

Philippino - To tie.

Hiji (Hee-gee)

Japanese - Elbow.

Hiki Otoshi (hee-key )

Japanese - Back blocking blow. It is 1 of the 12 basic blows in Jodo.

Hikiwake (hee-key-wah-kay)

Japanese - Drawing the bow.

Himitsu

Japanese - Kempo.

Himo

Japanese - Rope.

Hindi

Philippino - No or negative.

Hintay

Philippino - Wait or pause.

Hippa Vogue

American - In the 14th century, an early form of the halberd.

Hiraken (here-ah-ken)

Japanese - Half-open fist.

Hironori Otsuka, Grand Master

Japanese - Created Wado Ryu (way of peace and harmony) Karate in 1931.

Hittsui ( -sue-ee)

Japanese - Knee.

Hiwa

Philippino - To slash or cut.

Hiza (he-zah)

Japanese - Knee.

Hlala

African - Means "You are foiled". Used in Nguni Stick fighting

Ho Goo

Korean - The head and body gear. Used in Kumdo

Ho Shin Sool

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

Hobaku Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term meaning techniques of tying and binding an opponent.

Hoi

Chinese - Outside.

Hoi Ga

Chinese - Pressure points.

Hoi San Daai Fo

Chinese - Large Axe.

Hoi Ma

Chinese - The setting up of the stance.

Hoi Jeon Moo Do

Korean - Hoi Jeon Moo Do (means "revolving martial art") is a Korean martial art. It uses precise circular motions through a series of gyrations systemized into 3001 self-defense techniues. These routines include joint locks, throws, take downs, blocks and punches.

Hoi Jeon Moo Sool

Korean - Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is a Korean martial art which helps to develop the brain and regulates blood circulation and nerve systems by stimulation of joints. It is composed of reasonable movements meant for anybody of any age or size to do. It is an older art and incorporates philosophy and spiritualness. The movements are meant to prevent aging of the body by promoting blood circulation throughout. It also develops the brain through the stimulation of joints. It is actually made up of 4 arts Hoi Jeon Moo Do, Jok Sool Do, Kum Sool Do, and Bong Sool Do.

Hojo

Japanese - Means rope or cord.

Hojo Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - The art of tying. Techniques used to tie and immobilize a victim by means of a rope/cord.

Hojo Ring

Japanese - The hojo ring was used by samurai acting as law enforcement officials. They were worn with the points in mostly and used to apply pressure to pressure points and such of whomever they were arresting and subduing. There was also a version that had a small ring attached to run the hojo (cord) through. Worn points out they were use when punching and points in when slapping.

Hoka No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - Starting fires to spread confusion and escape.

Hokushin Itto Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Hokushin Itto Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art created by Chiba Shusaku Shigemasa. It deals with techniques of the Odachi (a.k.a. "Tachi"), or long sword.

Holck, Joe

American - A member of the "Black Belt Society" that created Kajukenbo.

Hombu (home-bu)

Japanese - Headquarters.

Hon (hone)

Japanese - Fingers.

Hon Mokuroku (hone )

Japanese - Original curriculum.

Honan

Chinese - A style of Hsing I. Very simplified and practiced only by the Muslim Chinese community.

Honbu (hone-bu)

Japanese - Headquarters of ryu.

Hong Tiger

Chinese - Hong Tiger is Shaolin Tiger with White Crane and Dragon Kung Fu influence. It is the Southern Black Tiger system. It is primarily for use against weapons and was developed for imperial guards. It is, pretty much, an abbreviated form of Hung Gar with more emphasis on White Crane rather than Tiger. It was a forbidden system used by government assassins and called Black Tiger for a while.

Hontai Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu (hone-tie rue ju-jut-su)

Japanese - Hontai Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu uses a lot of your common Jiu Jitsu techniques, but it adds weapons. The most prominent weapon is the Roku Shaku Bo or Cho Bo (6 foot staff) and the Han Bo (3 foot stick and thinner than the Cho Bo). The Bojutsu techniques are from the original Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu. Since then, these techniques have developed separately. In Hontai Yoshin Ryu they don't believe in keeping the hands in the center of the staff, but use them in various places at various times. They use a sword vs. staff kata for advance training.

Honte Uchi (hone-the uu-chee)

Japanese - Normal grip blow. It is 1 of the 12 basic blows in Jodo.

Hook

Thailand - 6.

Hop Gar

Chinese - Hop Gar Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Lion's Roar", "Lama Pai" and "Hsia Chia") became prominent during the Ching dynasty as the official system of the Manchu Emperor and his guard. Hop Gar is a sub style of White Crane Kung Fu. Ah Dat-Ta created a system based on the number 8 (very important in chinese Cosmology) and it consisted of 8 fist strikes, 8 palm strikes, 8 elbow strikes, 8 finger strikes, 8 kicking techniques, 8 seizing (clawing) techniques, 8 stances and 8 stepping patterns. It was called "Lion's Roar."

Hoplite

Greek - A name for a heavily armed foot soldier in Greece.

Horse stance

Chinese - See Ma bo.

Hoshin Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Hoshin Ryu is a Japanese Naginata system.

Hosin Sul

Korean - Self-defense techniques.

Hotei

Japanese - Dedication.

Hou Hsing

Chinese - The Monkey Form in Hsing I.

Hoz in Ei

Japanese - Hoz in Ei is the founder of Hozo in Ryu

Hozo In Ryu

Japanese - Hozo In Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu, Yari, and Ju Jutsu system founded in the 1500's by a Buddhist monk named Hoz in Ei.

Hozoin Kakuzenbo In ei

Japanese - Hozoin Kakuzenbo In ei is the founder of Hozoin Ryu Takada Ha.

Hozoin Ryu Takada Ha ( rue )

Japanese - Hozoin Ryu Takada Ha is a Japanese Sojutsu art developed by Hozoin Kakuzenbo In ei around 1560. It deals with the Su Yari and Kama Yari. A Su Yari is just a simple spear and a Kama Yari is a spear where a single-edged, sickle-shaped blade is attached.

Hsi I, Chen

Chinese - Chen Tuan (a.k.a. "Chen Hsi I" meaning "Rare among men") is credited for the development of Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan (a.k.a. "Liu Ho Pa Fa", "LiuHo PaFa", "Water Boxing", "Liu He Ba Fa Quan", "Liu He Ba Fa", and "Shuiquan") during the Sung Dynasty (960-1280).

Hsia Chia

Chinese - See Hop Gar Kung Fu.

Hsing Kung Chuan

Chinese - See San Hwang Pao Chui.

Hsing I

Chinese - See Hsing I Chuan.

Hsing I Chuan

Chinese - Hsing I Chuan (a.k.a. "ZingYiQuan", "Hsing I", and "XingYi") means "Form Intention Boxing" and is the first of the "Three Sisters" of "Neijia" or Chinese Internal martial arts (the other 2 are "Pa Kua" and "Tai Chi"). It utilizes strikes from the entire body by using the "Seven Stars techniques" (hands, feet, elbows, knees, shoulders, hips, and head). It also uses grappling and trapping and locking. There are three primary styles practiced which are "ShanXi", "HeBei", and "Honan".

Hsing Yi

Chinese - See Hsing I Chuan.

Hua

Thailand - Head.

Hua Jing

Chinese - Neutralizing energy.

Hua To, Dr.

Chinese - Developed a set of health exercises that mimicks motions of the White Crane. Black Crane Kung Fu is said to evolve from those exercises.

Huang Guan Tao Ren

Chinese - See Tung Meng Lin. Means "The Yellow Cape Taoist".

Huangdi

Chinese - Huangdi (a.k.a. "The Yellow Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty" (1122-255 B.C.) is credited with developing "Chang Quan", which eventually became a term to refer to several northern styles.

Hubad

Philippino - To untie or undress. Name of a flow drill.

Huen Sao

Chinese - Circling "inside" movement.

Huey Jeng

Chinese - Created MO Gar.

Hugwon

Korean - Fist of monkey.

Hulagpos

Philippino - To escape from capture or restraint.

Hung Chia

Chinese - Hung Chia is a southern style of kung fu created by "Chi Sum." He modified his style my eliminating kicks and intricate balancing manuevers. It stresses powerful hand techniques, delivered from strong low stances. Hung Chia is based on the movements of the five animals: dragon, snake, tiger, leopard(Panther), and crane.

Hung Finger

Chinese - Strike with index finger raised and rigid with the other fingers half closed in the Leopard fist.

Hung Fut

Chinese - Hung Fut (a.k.a. "Southern White Snake") is a Chinese art created in the 1600's by "Wun Lei." It is a Combination of the Hard Hung Gar style and the soft flowing Fut Gar style. It includes linear, circular and angular movements that creates techniques that are explosive and precise with flowing rigidity.

Hung Ga

Chinese - Physical power.

Hung Gar Kung Fu

Chinese - Hung Gar (a.k.a. "Tiger Crane Kung Fu") is a system that has remained relatively unchanged in time and developed by Hung TsiKuan. It is the combination of Tiger (long hand techniques) and Crane (short hand techniques). It consists of strong hand techniques with precise kicks. Originally practiced on moving boats, Hung Gar has powerful stances. Horse stance is the main one, but bow and arrow is used as well. Close range Tigers joint-locks, sweeps, takedowns, grab, and tear are used. The long-range attacks from Crane are used to attack the vital areas of the body.

Hung Leng Kuen

Chinese - Hung Leng Kuen (means "Free Spirit Fist") was founded by Si-Gung J. R. Dutton around 1976. It is based off of Tiger, Mantis, Shaoling Long Fist, Tai Chi, and many others. You learn self confidence, flexibility, fitness, and respect to others. All techniques flow from one into another. Strikes are covered from all ranges of height and distances, along with rolls, throws, trips, locks, levers, chokes, and strangles. You will practice several weapons with at least 1 short-range, 1 medium-range, and 1 in long-range. There are many techniques of clawing and tearing at the vital organs and pressure points.

Hung TsiKuan

Chinese - Credited with Hung Gar (Tiger-Crane) Kung Fu.

HupKwonDo

Korean - HupKwonDo is a Korean art that is basically advanced "Tae Kwon Do" and was created by Grandmaster "James Lim" around 1972. It takes Tae Kwon Do techniques, refines them, and expands upon them. In class, punches are thrown gently in the air to focus on technique, but working on the bag, the focus is on power. Instead of blocks, passing is done or interference.

Hutchins, Randy A.

American - Created Sho Bushido Ryu Bujutsu on 1/1/99.

Hwa Chuan

Chinese - Hwa Chuan means "Flowery hand system" is a northern Chinese martial art.

Hwang Kee, Grandmaster

Korean - Created Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan.

Hwarang

Korean - The general name given to the children of the Royal family were young soon-to-be warriors.

Hwarang Do

Korean - Hwarang Do is an ancient Korean martial and healing art that means "The Way of the Flowering Manhood" and is the original Korean art. It has a lot of throws and sweeps that are based on unbalancing an opponent by influencing his body to move different directions at once. They also use many joint manipulations and attacking of vulnerable points. Their weapons include clubs, short stick, poles, and knives.

Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu ( ee-chee rue)

Japanese - Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art created by Miyamoto Musashi Fujiwara Genshin around 1640. It includes techniques of Odachi, Kodachi, and Nitto (short, long, and Double sword).

Hyoldo

Korean - Hyoldo is a Buddhist style that is medicine learned. The techniques use throws and immobilizations based on control of nerve points. I believe those are the only techniques this art has.

Hyoshi

Japanese - Timing.

I

Korean - Korean for 2nd.

I Ching

Chinese - Book of Changes.

I Chuan

Chinese - See Yiquan.

Iaculum

This is actually a Roman, Light thrusting spear.

Iai (ee-eye)

Japanese - Sword drawing.

Iai Tate Do (ee-eye tah-tay doe)

Japanese - Iai Tate Do is a mixture of the traditional Iaido and the combative art of Tate Do.

Iaido (ee-eye-doh)

Japanese - Iaido (ee-eye-doe) is a derivative of Iaijutsu. It is study of drawing the sword, killing with 1 stroke, wiping off the blood, and returning back to the scabbard. Iaijutsu was a method of Kenjutsu and combative application was stressed while training. Iaijutsu was expanded and refined with spiritual and religious dimensions and Iaido was born. It is a non-combative art practiced for spiritual cultivation. It is also practiced for self-discipline, improved coordination, and for the sake of posterity.

Iaijutsu (ee-eye-jut-su)

Japanese - Iaijutsu was a method of Kenjutsu (art of the sword) that dates back to the 1700's. There are 4 stages: Nukitsuke (draw), Kiritsuke (cutting action), Chiburi (removal of blood from the blade), and Noto (return the blade back to its sheath). In short it is the art of drawing the sword, killing in 1 stroke, wiping the blood off, and returning it to its scabbard, all with minimum energy needed. It is suited for an armed encounter in every day life and not good for the battlefield. Training programs were created using action and reaction against mobile and some static targets. It is practiced with combative applications being stressed during training.

Iainuki (ee-eye-new-key)

Japanese - Iainuki is a Japanese art of fast sword drawing.

Iaito (ee-eye-to)

Japanese - Non-sharpened sword. A.k.a. "Mugito."

Iba Josuiken Hideaki

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Shingyoto Ryu" around 1682.

Ibaba

Philippino - Down or below.

Ibaragi Sensai

Japanese - A low ranked Samurai that developed Kito Ryu.

Ibabaw

Philippino - Above or on top.

Ibuki

Japanese - Controlled breathing.

Ibaba

Down or below.

Ichi (ee-chee)

Japanese - One. A.k.a. "Sho."

IFCM

German - See Individual Fighting Concepts Mallepree.

Igadama

Japanese - Ball cathrops. A metal device with 3 spikes to hit ground and 1 straight up for horse hooves and tires.

Ihawu

African - Shield used in Zulustickfighting.

Iie

Japanese - No.

Iizasa Choisai Ienao

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu" around 1447.

Ikkaku Ryu Jutte Jutsu ( rue ju-tay jut-su)

Japanese - Ikkaku Ryu Jutte Jutsu is a Japanese Sai or forked truncheon art that first appeared during Muromachi Jidai becoming popular with law in the Edo period. The art was developed by Gonemon Matsuzaki.

Ikken

Japanese - One fist or strike.

Iklwa

African - Short stabbing spear.

Ikot

Philippino - Spin.

Ikot Hantaw

Philippino - Spinning strike.

Il

Korean - Korean for 1st.

Ilag

Philippino - To evade.

Ilalim

Philippino - Under or underneath.

Ilgop

Korean - Korean number 7.

Ilustrisimo

Philippino - Techniques from Grandmaster Anotio Ilustrisimo.

Imaeda Sachu Ryodai

Japanese - Create the Japanese art "Shojitsu Kenri Kataichi Ryu" around 1680.

Imperial Tiger Kung Fu

Chinese - Imperial Tiger Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Shun") is a modern Hong Tiger. It is number 12 on the list of Tiger subsystems.

In Ibuki

Japanese - Means "passive" or "internal breathing." A soft, but firm type of breathing. Many different martial arts use this.

In Ki Kim

Korean - Is the Tukong Moosul Association Grandmaster and has added many techniques in recent years.

In sul

Korean - Healing art

Inayan Larga Mano

Philippino - Inayan Larga Mano is a Philippino stickfighting art based on "Giron's Larga Mano." It uses a longer and heavier cane (40") and uses a cane like a "Kampilan", the longest sword in the Philippines. Inayan Larga Mano is credited to be the first complete formal style to use the Kampilan (some say this weapon was used to kill Magellan in 1521).

Inayan System Escrima

Philippino - Inayan System Escrima is a Philippino stickfighting martial art created by "Mike Inay", that is composed of 6 other styles. The primary style is "Serrada Escrima." All 6 styles are taught in their entirety and they are "Serrada", "Kadena De Mano", "Sinawalis", "Inayan Dequerdas", "Espada y Daga", and "Inayan Larga Mano." It uses Solo/Doble Baston, Solo/Doble Punyal (dagger), Sipat (kicks), Sibat/Bankow (staff/spear), Pamuok (empty hand), Lipan lipad (bow/arrow, blowgun), Dumog, Vital Points, and firearms.

Indes

German - Means "simultaneity." Timing through sensitivity.

Indian Wrestling

Indian - Indian wrestling (a.k.a. "Pahalwani" and "Mallavidya") has been around since around 11 AD. It is highly integrated with Hinduism so one achieves self discipline and purity of the body, mind and spirit. Indian wrestlers are well known for their flexibility and power. They do a heavy regiment of yogi (stretching postures), bethak (squats), dand (push ups), jori (swinging weighted wooden clubs), gada (swinging weighted ball and mace), and body massages.

Individual Fighting Concepts Mallepree, The

German - The Individual Fighting Concepts Mallepree is a German Self defnse system. It is somewhat based on the concepts of Jeet Kune Do. The founders are Peter and Arndt Mallepree and they teach in their only school in Bochum, NRW, Germany.

Induku

African - The offenseive stick in Zulu stickfighting. It is har stick without a knob and made smooth and specifically for stickfighting. It is normally around 88 centimeters in length and the circumference increases slightly from bottom to top and the extra weight is what enhances the mobility of the stick. A piece of cowhide can be placed on their to ensure the fighters grip. A whisk of the cow's tail can be tied around the bottom to hide the sharp point. Though the stick has a sharp point is is not appropriate to use it during a honorable fight.

Ing Shyung Hsing

Chinese - The Eagle/Bear form in Hsing I.

Inn Play

British - Inn Play (a.k.a. "Cornish Hugg") was a manual written about in a wrestling by Sir Thomas Parkyns in 1713. It has some traits of, but differs greatly from todays Cornish Wrestling (a.k.a. "Corno Breton"). It deals mostly with recreational purposes, but it also covers unarmed combat for practical self-defense.

Innocenzi, Stephen

Chinese - 1 of 3 founders of Lama Kung Fu.

Inosanto, Guro Dan

Indonesian - Created Maphilindo Silat.

Inosanto Kali

Philippino - Inosanto Kali is a Philippino art created by "Dan Inosanto" and "Richard Bustillo." It is a complete system that uses many Philippino arts. It also uses "Jeet Kune Do" concepts interchangeably.

Inoui

American - Inoui fighting is a Eskimo martial art.

Inpo

Japanese - Inpo is the ancient Japanese art of escape: climbing, herbology, emergency first aid, acupressure, water safety, outdoor survival skills and a host of other rewarding and enjoyable skills. These are all self-defense in the fact that you can go anywhere and survive or heal yourself after being wounded.

Insayong

Philippino - Training.

Intelezi

African - "The generic name for all medicinal charms, the object of which is to counteract evil by rendering its causes innocuous." These are sprinlking charms that are used by fighters to help get stronger and ward off defeat.

Internal

Chinese - Originally it was those styles that were developed by the people of China and not by the Shaolin Temples hence it was internal. Nowadays it has a meaning of soft and based on inner Chi.

Internal Arts

Chinese - See Three Sisters.

Inton

Japanese - Concealing by means of camouflage.

Inyanga

African - Herbalists. People that spread charms on fighters before a fight. See Intelezi.

Ippon (ee-pone)

Japanese - Full point in a contest.

Ipponken (ee-pone-ken)

Japanese - One-knuckle fist.

Ippon Kumite (ee-pone koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - One-step sparring.

Iron Thread

Chinese - See Iron Thread.

Iron Wire

Chinese - Iron Wire (a.k.a. "Iron Thread") is a "Hung Gar" Internal Power set. The strikes are mostly palms and forearms and have no kicks. It makes use of Hung Finger (Index finger raised and rigid, other fingers half closed in Leopard fist). A form is 20 - 25 minutes long and should be done with tension in the body at all times and 8 iron rings on each forearm. The stances used are deep horse, normal upright, relaxed goat, snake, and arrow.

Ipit

Philippino - To lock, trap or jam.

Ipit Hagis

Philippino - A sacrifice throwing technique.

Isa

Philippino - 1.

Isa Pa

Philippino - Once more. Again. One more time.

Isang

Philippino - Single.

Isangoma

African - Diviners. People that spread charms on fighters before a fight. See Intelezi.

Isijula

African - Long spear.

Isinaphakade Samathongo

African - Isinaphakade Samathongo is an esoteric warrior system practiced by the Zulu and Xhosa tribes of South Africa. There's a strong ethical philosphy and combative techniques. It is used as an initiation into the "warrior-priest caste" of the tribes.

Isisila Senkonjane

African - The swallow-tail axe.

Iso Mataemo Minamoto no Masatari

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujutsu" around 1830.

Isshin Ryu Karate (ee-sheen rue kah-rah-tae)

Japanese - Isshin Ryu Karate, which means "One Heart Method", is a form of Okinawan and was created by Grandmaster Tatuso Shimabuku in the 1950's. He started training at the age of eight and studied Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu (both major styles of Okinawan). He also trained in weaponry and excelled in the Bo and Sai. He took his skills and created Isshin Ryu. It is suppose to be a no-nonsense art emphasizing simplicity. It develops the student's confidence, discipline, and respect.

Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu (ee-sheen rue ku-sue-rhee-gah-mah-jut-su)

Japanese - Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu is a Japanese art created by Nen Ami Jion in the 15th century. It includes techniques of the Kusarigama and Cho E Kama (I couldn't find any information on what a Cho E Kama is though). A Kusarigama is a small sickle with a long thin chain.

Itaas

Philippino - Above, upper or to the front.

Itak

Philippino - Long sword or bolo.

Ito Ittosai Kagehisa

Japanese - Created "Ono Ha Itto Ryu" around 1630 and called it Itto Ryu. "Ono Jirouemon Tadaaki" revised it and called it "Ono Ha Itto Ryu".

Itosu Ha

Japanese - See Shorin Ryu.

Ittasu Ryu Hojojutsu ( rue -jut-su)

Japanese - Ittasu Ryu Hojojutsu is a Japanese rope tying art that was used by police officers until recently. Type of knots reflected the crime, social caste, gender and even the season of the year.

Itten

Japanese - One point. Center of Ki.

Iwas

Philippino - To avoid, dodge or duck.

Izinduku

African - Fighting sticks.

Izinsizwa

African - Older boys.

Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru

Japanese - Founded Shinden Fudo Ryu.

Source

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