TERMS J - K FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

Jade Ring Praying Mantis

Chinese - Jade Ring is a northern Mantis style that has peculiar footwork and named accordingly.

Jae Nam Myong, Grandmaster

Korean - Created Hankido in 1992. He also created Hankumdo.

Jagerstock

German - A type of German fighting stick describe by Paschall (paschen) during the 17th century.

Jaguar Kung Fu

Chinese - See Leopard.

Jam Ma Do

Chinese - Double Handed Broadsword.

James Lim

Korean - Created HupKwonDo.

Jan Nycek

Philippino - Founded Combat Kalaki Arcanis.

Jang Dai Lik

Chinese - Elbow power.

Jasukai

American - Jasukai is a martial art in Utah that is taught by Jason Moore and Larry Bethers. It teaches you to use your KI and also teached the basics of strikes, joint locks, throws and falls. You get to learn survival training (the Shugyo), Ki, Kiatus (energy and body massage), and weapons training.

Jee Yao Bok Gik

Chinese - Free style.

Jeet Kune Do

Chinese - Jeet Kune Do (a.k.a. "Jun Fan Martial Arts", "Jun Fan Gung Fu", "Jun Fan Kickboxing", and "Jun Fan Trapping") means "Way of Intercepting Fist" and was created by Bruce Lee (his Chinese name is "Jun Fan"). Bruce Lee trained heavily in Wing Chun, so many of the same techniques are used, but he also trained a lot in Muay Thai and wrestling. It was more or less just an idea rather than an art. The idea is to cross train in many martial arts and throw out what you found to be of no use and keep that, which you like. This why some places teach what they call "JKD Concepts" instead of JKD. Jeet Kune Do has changed a lot over the years and could be different from town to town because of all the teachers adding their own techniques and what they like (the idea behind Jeet Kune Do).

Jeet Kune Do Concepts

Chinese - See Jeet Kune Do.

Jet

Thailand - 7.

Jeu Marseillais

French - Original name for the art Chauson

Jeux De Marsellie

French - The name of a game that was popular with sailors where competitors tried to touch the other competitor above the waist with their toe. This eventually evolved into an art called "Jeu Marseillais" and later changed to "Chauson."

Ji Han Jae

Korean - Ji Han Jae is known as "The Father Of Modern Hapkido." He studied in Kapki Kwan, decided to make his own school and called it Hapkido.

Ji Ji Fa

Chinese - Combat practice.

Ji Ying Jow Fann Tzi Mun

Chinese - See Eagle Claw Kung Fu.

Ji Yu Ippon Kumite (gee you ee-pone koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - Semi-free one-step sparring.

Jianshu

Chinese - Jianshu is a Chinese sword art.

Jigen Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Jigen Ryu is a version of Kenjutsu that is from the Satsuma clan and was developed by Togo Shigekura Bijen No Kami (1563-1643). A practitioner prefers attacks and is ready to destroy the enemy any second.

Jigo Tai (gee-goh tie)

Japanese - Defensive posture.

Jikiden Ryu (gee-key-den rue)

Japanese - Jikiden Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu art created around 1250 by Onkeibo Chochen. Chochen developed his techniques from the priniciples of Tenshin Sho (devine inspiration).

Jikishin Kage Ryu (gee-key-sheen kah-gay rue)

Japanese - Jikishin Kage Ryu is a Japanese art created in the 1500's by Yamada Heiazaemon. It is a Kenjutsu, Bokken, and Naginata system.

Jikishin Ryu (gee-key-sheen rue)

Japanese - An unarmed Japanese art created by Terada Kanemon.

Jimi

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

Jin Chi

Chinese - Means "Sperms or eggs producing Chi" and described as reproductive energy. Number 6 of 6 types of Chi.

Jinenkan

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

Jing

Chinese - Front or center.

Jing

Chinese - Power and energy

Jing Gurk

Chinese - Front kick.

Jing Quan Dao

Chinese - Jing Quan Dao (means "way of alert fist") is the combat tactics of the Chinese Police and was created by Master Alexaner Tao for street combat situations. It includes quick throws, attacks, counter-attacks, "Chin Na", Striking (including palm strikes), and more.

Jinghpwa

Burmese - Jinghpwa (a.k.a. Chinhpaw or Singpho) is a term used by the Kachins to refer to themselves.

Jion (ghee-own)

Japanese - Shorin ryu kata.

Jirai

Japanese - Land mines.

Jishu

Japanese - Self-mastery.

Jit Fu Choy

Chinese - Blocking Tiger fist.

Jitte (ghee-tay)

Japanese - A branched iron bar around 60cm in length. basically 2/3 of a Sai, it had the handle, center bar and only 1 one bar coming out (instead of 2, like the sai). Legends say that it was used as sword breaker. Historical research shows that it was used like a mace.

Jiu Jitsu (ju jit-su)

Japanese - Jiu Jitsu (a.k.a. "Udo" (not to common), "Jiu Jitsu", "Jiujitsu", "Jujutsu", "jujitsu", "Aiki Jutijutsu", and "Aiki Jujutsu" (ancient and first name)) means "the gentle fighting art" or "the yielding fighting art." It is an ancient Japanese system of empty-hand combat based on grapppling that was founded around the late 700's and was originally called Aiki Jujutsu. It involves joint-locks, holds, throws, strikes, blocks, chokes, evading techniques, and disarming techniques. Jiu Jitsu is a general term that just refers to grappling. There are no less than 725 official documented Jiujitsu systems. Judo, Karate, Aikido, and Hapkido are just a few arts that have been developed from Jiu Jitsu. It was widely used by the Japanese Samurai. The Ju jitsu system fell into disuse and almost became extinct with the abolition of the feudal system (1860-1865). Later the Gracie (Brazillian) family, in the late 1800's or early 1900's, were taught Jiu Jitsu in Japan and brought it back to Brazil and practiced and taught the whole family. Eventually, they started teaching at schools as well. Then Hoyce Gracie made it famous worldwide by dominating in UFC 1, 2, 3(he won his match but had to leave due to injury), and 4. Most forms of Jiu Jitsu are very good and highly recommended by me.

Jiujitsu (ju-jit-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Jiyu (gee-you)

Japanese - Freedom; Freestyle.

Jiyu Kumite (gee-you koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - Free Sparring.

jJ Yu Kumite ( you koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - Free sparring.

JKD

Chinese - Acronym for Jeet Kune Do.

Jo (joe)

Japanese - A 4 foot stick (a.k.a. "Mijikai Bo").

Jobajutsu

Japanese - Another name for Bajutsu.

Joa

Korean - Left.

Jodan (joe-dan)

Japanese - Upper, shoulders.

Jodan Uke (joe-dan uu-kay)

Japanese - Head block.

Jodo (joe-do)

Japanese - Jodo (a.k.a. "Keibo Soho", meaning "police stick art") is an art using the Jo (long stick). It comes from Shindo Muso Ryu, which was originally founded around 1640 a.d. by the great swordsman Muso Gunnosuke Katsuyoshi. It was banned right after WWII, but revived in the 1950's. Jodo uses a stick that is about 4'2" and is made from White Oak. Jodo techniques include striking, poking, blocking, parrying, deflecting, intercepting, and sweeping. There 12 basic and 70 advanced techniques. More advanced students practice with other weapons like Tanjo Jitsu (Heavy club) and Kusari Gama (Chain and Sickle).

Joei On Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - Joei On Jutsu is a part of ninjutsu and deals with sneaking in undetected. It erases sound and light like keeping light sources between themselves and the guards.

Jofu Fa

Chinese - Jofu Fa is an ancient form of Chinese combat that used close-range grappling techniques.

Jogai (joe-guy)

Japanese - Outside of area boundary.

Johnaleen K. Castro

Philippino - Created F.A.T.E. with "Howard F. Bifson."

Jojutsu (joe-jut-su)

Japanese - Jojutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of stick fighting using a 4-foot stick.

Jok Sool Do

Korean - Jok Sool Do is a Korean art based on 3200 kicking techniques. It includes 7 types of low kicks, 14 types of high kicks, 12 types of specials with 28 attack postures and 70 tpes of basic motions.

Jong

Chinese - Elbow.

Jong Choy

Chinese - Upper Cut.

Jonin

A ninja leader.

Joo Bang Lee

Korean - Created a sub martial sport of "Hwa Rang Do" called "Tae Soo Do" in 1990.

Joomok

Korean - Fist.

Jori

Indian - Swinging weighted wooden clubs.

Jow Ma

Chinese - Horse stance.

Ju (ju)

Japanese - Ten.

Ju (ju)

Japanese - Means gentle or soft. Suppleness.

Ju Dachi (ju dah-chee)

Japanese - Free fighting stance.

Ju Ichi (ju ee-chee)

Japanese - 11.

Ju Jitsu (ju jit-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Ju Sun Kuen

Chinese - Punch off the hip.

Judo (ju-do)

Japanese - Judo (a.k.a. "Yudo") means "Gentle Way" and is an art founded by Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882. He developed him from the ancient art of Jujutsu. He took out all the really dangerous techniques and made a martial art (sport) that can be practiced with much less chance of serious injury (while practicing that is). It contains some striking and this and that, but is based on throws.

Judoka (ju-do-ka)

Japanese - Judo players.

Juego De La Lata

Spanish - Juego De La Lata (means "Game of the Staff") is a stick fighting art that is practiced as a frontal confrontation with few evasion techniques.

Juego de Recogidos

Spanish - Circular game.

Juego de Trezo y Punta

Spanish - Game of strikes and thrusts.

Juego Del Garrote

Spanish - Juego Del Garrote (a.k.a. "Lucha Del Garrote" or "Staff Fighting") means "Game of the Staff" and uses the long stick with few lateral shifts and deflection techniques. Lots of imbalancing techniques are used.

Juego Del Palo

Spanish - Juego Del Palo means "stick play" and is stick fighting or fencing in the Canary Islands (Spain). This is more of a General term that refers to stick fighting in general with many different styles

Juego Todo

Philippino - Anything goes or free-for-all fight.

Juegos

Spanish - Games.

Jugadores

Spanish - Players.

Juji (ju-gee)

Japanese - Cross, X.

Juji Uke (ju-gee uu-kay)

Japanese - X-block.

Jujitsu (ju-jit-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Jujutsu (ju-jut-su)

Japanese - See Jiu Jitsu.

Juk Do

Korean - 4 split bamboo sword. Used in Kumdo

Jukendo (ju-ken-do)

Japanese - Jukendo is a Japanese Bayonet art created in 1957 during the Meiji and Taisho eras along with Tankendo as a way to modernize the Japanese army. It is similar to Kendo with the practitioner wearing heavy kendo like armor.

Jukido Jujitsu

American - Founded by Paul Arel with primary influences of Sanzyuryu Jujitsu, Kodokan Judo and Aiki-Jitsu. It uses centerline theory, unbalancing, formal throwing, break falls, rollouts and self-defense. It also includes Kobudo for weapons.

Juko Kai

American - See Juko Ryu Ki Jutsu.

Juko Ryu Ki Jutsu

American - Juko Ryu Ki Jutsu (a.k.a. "Juko Kai" and "Combat Ki") is an art that involves taking full power strikes to the vital areas of the body. I have also seen this art on the DIscovery Channels "Top Ten Martial Arts" and they showed a guy getting striked by 4 dif people at once in the neck on all 4 sides and he was fine. Obviously, it looks and sounds cool.

Jum Sao

Chinese - Single knife cutting hand. Vertical.

Jumonji Yari ( yah-rhee)

Japanese - Cross-shaped spear.

Jun Fan

Chinese - See Bruce Lee.

Jun Fan Gung Fu

Chinese - See Jeet Kune Do.

Jun Fan Kickboxing

Chinese - See Jeet Kune Do.

Jun Fan Martial Arts

Chinese - See Jeet Kune Do.

Jun Fan Trapping

Chinese - See Jeet Kune Do.

Junan Taiso (ju-nahn tie-soe)

Japanese - Junan Taiso is an art of stretching and conditioning.

Jung Seen

Chinese - Center Line.

Jung Sin

Chinese - Centerline.

Junzuki ( -zoo-key)

Japanese - Lunge punch (a.k.a. "Oizuki").

Jushin

Japanese - Centerline theory.

Jut Gek

Chinese - Stamp down, to kick up.

Jut Sao

Chinese - Touch and Go movement. A.k.a. Meet and Greet. Jerking hand.

Jut Sow

Chinese - See Jut Sao.

Jutai Jutsu (ju-tie jut-su)

Japanese - Jutai Jutsu is a Japanese art of grappling and escape techniques. It also includes throws, joint-locks, chokes, and holds. It is similar to Judo and Aikido, but simpler and subtler.

Jute

Japanese - Gentle Hand or Person.

Jutsu (jut-su)

Japanese - Means art or techniques.

Jutte (ju-tay)

Japanese - Truncheon, Sai. Helmet smasher. Also it is a Shorei ryu kata.

Jutte Jutsu (ju-tay jut-su)

Japanese - Truncheon Combat Art. A generic term meaning techniques of the sai.

Jyan

Chinese - A double-edged sword. A.k.a. "Gim" or "Chien."

Ka

Thailand - Knee. Alternate name for "Kao".

Kaane

Hawaiian - Strangling cord.

Kaayusan

Philippino - Order or organization.

Kabakas

Philippino - Partner or assistant.

Kabuki (kah-bu-key)

Japanese - A form of traditional Japanese theatre dating back to the 1600's.

Kabuto (kah-bu-toe)

Japanese - Helmet.

Kachin

Burmese - Kachin is an area in northern Burma. It is a name given to refer to the wilder people of the hills (savages or wild men). The Kachins use Jinghpwa (a.k.a. Chinhpaw or Singpho), which is translated as "man." The Kachins are the Tartars from South Mongolia that. They very fierce and strong warriors that have been said that during WW2 the OSS confirmed a force of 11,000 tribesmen killed 10,000 Japanese with only a loss of 206 of their own.

Kadena

Philippino - Chain or series of movements.

Kadena De Mano

Philippino - Kadena De Mano means "Chain of Hands" and is a empty-hand and knife Philipino art created by "Max Sarmiento." It teaches basic and advanced hand and knife drills. It also teaches permuted locks from the basic/advanced techniques. Much emphasis is placed on lock/flow/trap drills.

Kadochnikov

Russian - Kadochnikov System is a Russian art created by "A. A. Kadochnikov." It is a system of hand-to-hand combat as well as survival. His system combines his knowledge of survival and combat skills with his knowledge of universal sciences like biomechanics, mechanics, physics, physiology, psychology, geography, kinesiology, etc. This produces an art that allows you to survive an attack or a weather disaster.

Kadochnikov, A. A.

Russian - Created the Kadochnikov System.

Kadyot

Philippino - A shallow, snap thrust.

Kage Ryu (kah-gay rue)

Japanese - Kage Ryu is a Japanese Battojutsu art invented by Yamamoto Hisaya Masakatsu around 1550. It uses techniques that deal with the choken or authentic Japanese long sword. Battojutsu means drawing the sword or having it drawn.

Kagezuki (kah-gay-zoo-key

Japanese - Hook punch.

Kaeshi Waza ( wah-zah)

Japanese - Reversal or counter techniques.

Kagi Yari ( yah-rhee)

Japanese - Key-shaped spear.

Kaginawa ( now-a)

Japanese - Rope with grappling hook.

Kagitsuki Naginata ( nah-ghee-naw-tah)

Japanese - A halberd mounted with a crossbar at the juncture of haft and blade.

Kahli

Philippino - Another name for Escrima.

Kahm-Na

Chinese - Seizing and controlling.

Kai (kie)

Japanese - Completing the draw.

Kai (kie)

Japanese - To meet, join, or associate.

Kaiken (kie-ken)

Japanese - Another term for dagger.

Kaiken Jutsu (kie-ken jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term meaning techniques of knives.

Kaisha Kempo ( kem-poe)

Japanese - Armored swordsmanship.

Kaishocho

Japanese - Head Instructor of a Club.

Kaiten (kie-ten)

Japanese - Spin.

Kajukenbo

American - KA stands for Karate (actually Korean Tang Soo Do), JU for Judo and Ju-jitsu, KEN for Kenpo, and BO for Chinese Boxing (mostly Chuan Fa Gung Fu. American Boxing and Escrima have a large influence as well. In 1947 a group called the "Black Belt Society" went out and tested techniques in bar fights and threw out what didn't work and made Kajukenbo out of those that did. The Group was made up of Adriano Emperado, Peter Young Yil Choo, Clarence Chang, Joe Holck, and Frank Ordonez.

Kakato

Japanese - Heel.

Kake (car-key)

Japanese - Attack.

Kakete (car-key-tay)

Japanese - Goiu ryu training with linked hands.

Kaki Uke

Chinese - Okinawan push hands. Mostly angles and also circular.

Kakon

Japanese - Chin.

Kakushi Buki (kah-koo-she bu-key)

Japanese - Secreted or disguised weapons.

Kakushi Buki Jutsu (kah-koo-shee bu-kee joot-soo)

Japanese - Kakushi Buki Jutsu means "Concealed Weapons Tactics." It uses smaller, generally hand-held weapons like Sunjetsu, Yawara, and Te No Uchi. Kakushi is a specialized division of Buki Jutsu. This art is virtually unknown outside of Japan.

Kakuto

Japanese - Bent sword or wrist.

Kalahati

Philippino - Half.

Kalari

Indian - Batlefield or place.

Kalari Payattu

Indian - Kalari Payattu is an ancient Indian art that uses weapons and strikes. The strikes are focused on precision strikes like having hte edge of the palm strike a point ot paralyze a person. They also use a 'S' shaped stick that is used to strike the nervous system.

Kalaripayit

Indian - Kalaripayit is a very ancient martial art from India that is similar to Jiu-Jitsu. The art offers training in striking, grappling, weapons and more to make it a complete art. Training includes rigorous exercise, forms, and sparring. There are 2 styles, northern and southern. You learn unarmed techniques, stick fighting, other weapons, and secret striking of vital-points.

Kalas

Philippino - Disengage, release or disarm.

Kalas Sandata

Philippino - Disarming technique.

Kalasag

Philippino - To shield.

Kali

Philippino - Another name for Escrima.

Kali Ilustrisimo

Philippino - Kali Ilustrisimo (a.k.a. "Olistrisimo") is a Phillipino martial art created by "Antonio Tatang Ilustrisimo." It is a combination of "Estrella Vertical", "Batanguena Serada", "De Cadena", "Florette", "Boca y Lobo", "Media Traile", and "Warwok."

Kalindas

African - Battle.

Kalis

Philippino - Tagalog (part of the Philippines) word for a large bladed weapon. Oldest of the Philippino style kris swords. Wavey back half, straight front half.

Kaliwa

Philippino - Left side.

Kama (kah-mah)

Japanese - A Sickle (a.k.a. "Nichougama" or "Scythe").

Kama Jutsu (kah-mah jut-sue)

Japanese - Kama Jutsu is a generic term used to refer to techniques of the Kama. A Kama is basically a sickle.

Kama Yari (kah-mah yah-rhee)

Japanese - A spear with a single-edged, sickle-like blade is attached.

Kamae (kah-ma-ee)

Japanese - Combative engagement stances.

Kamagoong

Philippino - Philipine iron wood.

Kamangula

African - Kamangula is an Angolan martial art and a supposed predecessor of Capoeira. It's like modern slap boxing and bashes your opponents open handedly.

Kamau Njia

African - Kamau Njia means "Silent Warrior" or "Way of the Silent Warrior" and is an African art that specializes in defensive tactics from non-lethal force to survival tactics. Beginning students are taught the fundamentals, which includes blocking, striking, rolling, falling, and footwork. Fitness and flexibility enhancement are a major part of the beginning curriculum. Fluidity in movements is learned through drills and footwork patterns. Kamau Ryu teaches striking, grappling, weaponry, restraining tactics, and more. It emphasizes trapping, redirecting and limb destruction coupled with controls, throws, and pins instead of hard blocks.

Kamau Ryu ( rue)

Kamay

Philippino - The hand.

Kamayan

Philippino - Empty-hand training.

Kame

Japanese - Stone filled jar.

Kamei Terushige

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Higo Ko Ryu" in early Edo Period.

Kami Izumi Ise No Kami Fujiwara No Nobutsuna

Japanese - Created Shinkage Ryu.

Kamiizumi Ise No Kami Nobutsuna

Japanese - Developed the Japanese art "Yagyu ShinKage Ryu" around 1568.

Kamot

Philippino - To punch. Hand.

Kamot Kamot

Philippino - Empty hands.

Kampfringen

German - Kampfringen is a German combat grappling, weaponless art developed somewhere around the middle ages. It combines joint-locks, throws, pressure points and striking techniques. It was useful for self-defense, formal duels, and on the battlefield.

Kampilan

Philippino - The longest sword found in the Philippines.

Kan (kahn)

Japanese - Means building, school, or hall.

Kan Sao

Chinese - The Wedge. Ton Sao and Bong Sao combination. "Ton Sao" leading.

Kanan

Philippino - Right side.

Kanbun Uechi

Japanese - Brought Uechi Ryu Karate from China to Okinawa Japan in the early 1900's.

Kancho

Japanese - Founder.

Kancho

Japanese - Head Instructor of a School.

Kang Fa

Chinese - Kang Fa is an ancient Chinese Martial Art that concentrates on kicking and thrusting techniques.

Kang System of Tae Kwon Do

Korean - See Kuk Mu Kwan.

Kankai Ryu (kahn-kie rue)

Japanese - Kankai Ryu is a Japanese art that deals with swimming techniques.

Kanken Oyadamari (kahn-ken )

Japanese - Created "Shudokan Karate."

Kanku (kahn-kuu)

Japanese - Means "To view the Sky." Shorin ryu kata

Kano Jigoro (kae-no gee-gore-oh)

Japanese - Developed Judo in 1882.

Kansa

Japanese - Arbitrator.

Kansetsu (kahn-set-tzoo)

Japanese - Joint lock.

Kanzashi

Japanese - Means "hairpin." An ornamental hairpin that women in feudal Japan use for protection.

Kanzen Muketsu

Japanese - Absolute perfection.

Kao

Thailand - 9.

Kao

Thailand - Knee.

Kao Lov

Thailand - Jumping Knee.

Kapatid

Philippino - Brother.

Kapki Kwan

Korean - Original name given to Hapkido by "Choi Yong Sul."

Kapu

Hawaiian - Forbidden.

Kara (kah-rah)

Japanese - Chinese, empty.

Karate (kah-rah-tae)

Japanese - Karate means china hand, or empty hand. It is a generic term for hundreds of martial art systems. The backbone of Karate is that they punch and strike with the middle knuckle only. They go for the one punch knockout. Their strikes and kicks are almost all linear which makes it easy to defend against. They also like to block instead of passing or parrying. It was developed from another martial art called JiuJitsu. They took the striking and kicking from JiuJitsu and made it an art of its own. The problem with that is JiuJitsu is a grappling art. Their kicks and punches are more or less a defense mechanism or just a way to open up an opponent for a takedown. Some systems of Karate are ok, but they strafe away from the aforementioned qualities.

Karategi (kah-rah-tae-gee)

Japanese - Karate tunic.

Karate Do (kah-rah-tae doe)

Japanese - The Do in Karate Do is the discipline and philosophy of Karate with moral and spiritual connotations.

Karate Jutsu (kah-rah-tae jut-su)

Japanese - Karate techniques.

Karumi Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - Karumi Jutsu is a Japanese art that is extremely fast and acrobatic. It uses great leaps and flips that can be offensive or defensive.

Karunungan

Philippino - Knowledge.

Kasa

Philippino - To cock or chamber. To accept a challenge.

Kasama

Philippino - Companion/friends.

Kashima Shinden JikishinKage Ryu (kah-she-ma shin-den gee-key-sheen-kah-gay rue)

Japanese - Kashima Shinden JikishinKage Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art founded by Matsumoto Bizen No Kami Naokatsu. It deals with techniques using the short and long sword.

Kashima Shinryu (kah-she-ma shin-rue)

Japanese - Kashima Shinryu is a Japanese art founded around 1450. In includes techniques of the Kenjutsu (Odachi, long sword), Naginatajutsu (halberd), Sojutsu (spear), and Bojutsu (staff). It includes Jujutsu techniques as well as Battojutsu (sword drawing techniques).

Kashima Shinto Ryu (kah-she-ma she-n-toe rue)

Japanese - Kashima Shinto Ryu was developed around 1530 by Tsukahara Bokuden. It is a system of Kenjutsu using the Kodachi and Odachi (short and long sword). The techniques are based on what was needed and used during that time. One would be clad in armor facing one wearing armor. Most of the targets would be the inner surfaces of the arm and legs and the area between the cuirass and gorget or tassets. Many techniques strike with the butt of the weapon. The techniques are large and relatively slow, once again because it was designed for use while wearing armor. Much later techniques were added for people that were wearing regular clothes. Stances are deep with the body lowered for a solid base.

Kashira

Japanese - Means "pommel cap" or "ferrule." A metal cap covering the tip of the hilt of the Japanese blades.

Kata (Ka-ta)

Japanese - Training pattern. Formal exercise. A.k.a. form.

Kata Bunkai (Ka-ta )

Japanese - Application of kata.

Katame (Ka-ta- )

Japanese - Grappling.

Katame Waza (Ka-ta- wah-zah)

Japanese - Grappling techniques. A.k.a. "Ne Waza."

Katana (kah-tan-ah)

Japanese - Japanese long sword. The soul of the Bushi. Long, thin, very sharp, and slightly curved. All true Katana must be registered in Japan.

Katanakaji

Japanese - Swordsmiths. Craftsmen who forge swords and knives.

Katapatan

Philippino - Loyalty.

Katawan

Philippino - Body or torso.

Katayama Hoki No Kami Hisayasu (ka-ta-yah-mah )

Japanese - Developed Katayama Hoki Ryu in the late Muromachi period around 1590.

Katayama Hoki Ryu (ka-ta-yah-mah rue)

Japanese - Katayama Hoki Ryu was developed by Katayama Hoki No Kami Hisayasu in the late Muromachi period around 1590. It uses techniques of IaiJutsu and Kenjutsu using the odachi (long sword).

Katchu

Japanese - Japanese armor of the Kamakura period.

Katipunan

Philippino - Organization, association or brotherhood.

Katonjutsu (kah-ton jut-su)

Japanese - Using fire to escape.

Katsu (kah-tzoo)

Japanese - Revival techniques.

Katsunosuke Matsuoka (kah-tzoo- )

Japanese - Created Shindo Yoshin Ryu in the late 1800's.

Kawit

Philippino - Hook.

Kayaku

Japanese - Fire and explosives.

Kayaka No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - Use of fire and explosives.

Kayti

African - Kayti is an African stick art from Kenya. Not much about how the art works, but it is said to be the first stick art. Though, I've seen no actual proof, there is that claim as with many arts. They even say it's the predecessor to modern swordplay in China and known as Islamic Kali in the Phillipines.

Kaze (kah-zeh)

Japanese - Wind.

Kaze Arashi Ryu (kah-zeh rue)

Japanese - Kaze Arashi Ryu (means "Wind Storm Tradition") is a method of armed and unarmed combat that came from methods used on the battlefield by the Shugendo. The weapons syllabus of Jojutsu, Kenjutsu, and Tessenjutsu includes Daito (long sword), Shoto (short sword), Tanto (knife), Naginata (Halberd), Nagamaki (Halberd), Yari (Spear), Tessen (Fan), and long, medium and short staves (Daijo, Chujo, and Shojo). These techniques are designed for armored and multiple enemies. The unarmed curriculum is known as "Aiki Inyo Ho." Both striking and grappling are taught (Atemijutsu and aikijutsu). The main idea is to use "Taisabaki", using the same body movements for all techniques. Pressure Points, throws, joint locks, and chokes are used.

Kazemura Yama Arashi Ryu (kah-zeh- yah-mah rue)

Japanese - Wind village mountain storm.

Ke

Japanese - House. Family.

Keage

Japanese - High snap Kicks.

Keibo Soho

Japanese - See Jodo.

Keiko (kay-ee-koe)

Japanese - Practice.

Keikoku (kay-ee-koe-khoo)

Japanese - Half point penalty.

Keiraku

Japanese - Weak lines of the body.

Kekomi (kay-koe-me)

Japanese - Thrusting.

Kemet Mariama

African - See Aha.

Kemetic Aha

African - See Aha.

Kempo, Chinese

Chinese - Chinese Kempo (not a derivative of American Kenpo) is an art that effectively combines the fluidity and speed found in many Chinese systems with the linear power of Japanese striking arts.

Kempo (kem-poe)

Japanese - First things first, the consonants "N" and "M" have the same symbol in the Japanese language so the English spelling can be either "Kenpo" or "Kempo" but both mean the same. Kenpo is not a specific art, but a general one like Karate or Jiu Jitsu. It can refer to all Japanese arts that have Chinese influences and it can refer to a system (more of a Philosophy) based on a rapid succession of strikes. The Korean's Kenpo always refers to the latter and is very effective and can be seen in the movie "The Perfect Weapon" starring Jeff Speakman.

Kempoka (kem-poe-ka)

Japanese - Kempo practioner.

Ken (ken)

Japanese - Knuckle.

Ken (ken)

Japanese - Two-handed sword.

Ken To

Chinese - Forms.

Ken Yu Kan Goju Ryu Karate

Australian - It is a mixture of Japanese and Okinawan Goju Ryu created by Alexander de araya Hanshi. It is a Short Range Karate style and a lot of time is spent on body conditioning and mind awareness. It is a practical and effective system of self-defense that can be applied in real situations.

Kendo (ken-doe)

Japanese - Kendo (a.k.a. "Gekken"), means "Way of the Sword", is the Japanese style of fencing that was derived from the two-handed sword fighting techniques of the Samurai during the Meiji period (2868-1912). It is practiced with bambu swords and protective equipment called Kendo Gear. Many other arts such as Escrima encourage getting Kendo Gear and practicing with that on sometimes so you can do more contact. An important part of training is use of the kiai, which is an explosive sound used to inspire courage and to upset or distract the opponent. A match is known as "3-point" match that lasts around 3-5 minutes. When a blow is delivered the attacker must yell out the type of strike for the judges to evaluate it. The first fighter to score 2 points wins. If the match is tied at the time limit it could be called a draw or be continued with the first fighter to score a point the winner.

Kendo Kote (ken-doe koh-tae)

Japanese - Glove.

Kenjutsu (ken-jut-su)

Japanese - Kenjutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of sword fighting.

Kenkoy

Philippino - Derogatory term used for unrealistic or impractical styles of fighting.

Kenpo, American

American - American Kenpo is a sub-style developed by Master Ed Parker. They blend circular motions, linear kicks and punches with evasive movements. It is oriented towards street self-defense and a big emphasis on basics, sparring, and kata.

Kenpo Jujitsu

American - Kenpo Jujitsu is the combination of Modern Kenpo (blindingly fast striking combinations), ground-fighting, and JuJitsu techniques.

Kenpo (ken-poe)

Japanese - See Kempo.

Kensei (ken-say)

Japanese - A sword saint. A swordsman who transcends past physical techniques to the spiritual dimension.

Kensho (ken-show)

Japanese - Insight.

Kentsui (ken-sue-ee)

Japanese - Fist hammer.

Kenwa Mabuni (ken-wah mah-bu-knee)

Japanese - Created Shito Ryu Karate.

Keri (kay-rhee)

Japanese - Kick (a.k.a. "Geri").

Ketaguri

Japanese - Sweeps.

Ketsugo Ryu Ju Jutsu

American - Ketsugo Ryu Ju Jutsu was created by Harald Brosious in 1951. It includes Military hand-to-hand combat, Jujutsu, Boxing and wrestling.

Kettukari

Indian - Long Stick.

Kew Soong

Chinese - Credited for "Fong Ngan" (a.k.a. "Phoenix Eye").

Khi

Vietnamese - Energy (Vietnamese word for Chi).

KI (key)

Japanese - Vital Breath, Energy, Life force. Known in Chinese as Chi.

Ki Hak

Korean - Extensive knowledge about the study of Ki.

Kiai (Key-eye)

Japanese - Defined as "spirit meeting" or the "martial art shout." It is used to clear the mind, frighten an opponent, tighten up the abs (protecting them), and in some case injure or heal another.

Kiai Jutsu (key-eye jut-su)

Japanese - Kiai-Jutsu the art of Kiai or power yelling. It is believed that some martial art masters in Japan were able to use the Kiai to injure or heal another, or art of Kiai-Jutsu. Kiai-Jutsu masters could stun a person or even animals.

Kibadachi (key-bah-dah-chee)

Japanese - Straddle stance.

Kibusho

Canadian - Kibusho is a Canadian art that derives its name from the Japanese words Ki and Bushido. Kibusho is an ever changing art that never settles and solidifies. No one way is taught as the right way and each student comes out a little different. It focuses on the philosophical sections of arts. It is a way of life and all that other stuff we hear so often.

Kickboxing, American

American - American kickboxing allows for punches and kicks. It does not allow any grappling, wrestling, or joint-locking. It also doesn't allow for any knees, elbows, chokes, head-butts or striking while an opponent is down.

Kickwrestling

American - Kickwrestling is an art created by Sensei Richard Failla that is made up of submission wrestling, kickboxing, and various other arts. This is a complete fitness program as well as total self-defense.

Kihon (key-hone)

Japanese - Basic techniques.

Kihon Ido (key-hone )

Japanese - Basic movement.

Kihon Kumite (key-hone koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - Basic sparring.

Kiken

Japanese - Renunciation.

Kilat

Philippino - "Lightning Blow".

Kilos

Philippino - Movement.

Kim Chong Ji

Korean - Created Choson Kwon Bup.

Kim Ke

Vietnamese - Kim Ke is a Vietnamese art that means "golden cock." This is a very quick style and they believe that the best defense is great offense. These fighters prefer to attack from the side. They use strikes that are similar to that used by the cock's talons. Their teeth are used for various things and they like the 2-legs jumping kick to the head.

Kim Soo

Korean - Created Cha Yon Ryu.

Kimarekani Kutia Kivuli Ngumi

African - Afrikan Kimarekani Kutia Kivuli Ngumi means African American Shadow Boxing. It's derived from Kwa Asilia Avita Sanaa (submission wrestling style).

Kime (Kim-ai)

Japanese - Focus.

Kina Iya

Philippino - Natural.

Kingeri ( -ge-ri)

Japanese - Groin kick.

Kino Mutay

Philippino - Kino Mutay is an interesting Phillipino martial art of biting, pinching, and eye gouging. It is not a primary style, but a very street practical defense that can be applied to any other art.

Kinteki

Japanese - Junior.

Kinteki

Japanese - This is a target in Kyudo that is 36 centimeters and 28 meters away. Used to perfect short distance archery.

Kiotsuke

Japanese - Attention.

Kipula

African - See Kipura.

Kipura

African - Kipura (aka "Kipula" both pura and pula mean to flutter) is an African martial art of the Congo. The techniques are based on the roosters movements. A martial art of Congo in which the fighting techniques are based on that of a rooster's. Believed to be an predecessor of Capoeira.

Kiritsuke

Japanese - Cutting action (part of 2 of 4 stages of sword mechanics that are emphasized in Iaijutsu).

Kirkpinar

Turkish - The World Series of Turkish Oil Wrestling. It means "40 springs."

Kirpan

Indian - Sword.

Kirri

Portuguese - 1 meter stick used to parry attacks by stick and to block thrown stones. Usually used with the Rackum.

Kito Ryu (key-toe rue)

Japanese - Kito Ryu is a Japanese art that was created by Ibaragi Sensai. It deals with techniques of Kenjutsu, Bojutsu, Iaijutsu, Kusarigamajutsu and Ju Jutsu. Ibaragi was a low rank Samurai and a student of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu.

Kitsune Gakure No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - Imitating a fox by hiding under water.

Kiungo Cha Mkono

African - Kiungo Cha Mkono (a.k.a. "Shackle Hands" and "The Shackle Hand Style") is an art where the hands are linked together. It takes traditional blocks and strikes and combines into one action. This defense can be practical in application, but it is more flashy than anything. There are three levels of movement, 1) hands joined at the wrist, 2) hands are separated, and 3) hands are crossed as the Egyptians are often depicted.

Kiyo

Japanese - Positive spirit.

Knuettel, Dieter

German - Create DAV, German arnis Association.

Ko (koe)

Japanese - Skill.

Kobu Tak Karate Do

Puerto Rican - Kobu Tak Karate Do is a Puerto Rican martial art created in 1972 by "Victor Moyet." This style is a mix of TKD (Tae Kwon Do), Hapkido, Kempo, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, Kobudo and Shotokan Karate.

Kobudo (koe-bu-doh)

Japanese - Classical martial arts.

Kobujutsu (koe-bu-jut-su)

Japanese - Classical martial arts.

Kodachi (ko-dah-chee)

Japanese - Short sword. The blade is 12 - 18 inches long.

Koeze

Dutch - A Dutch walking stick with a thick knob on its end. It was popular for fighting until the mid 19th century, atleast in the northeast part of the netherlands.

Kogen Itto Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Kogen Itto Ryu is a Japanese art developed in the mid-Edo period around 1783 by Henmi Tashiro Yoshitoshi. It is a system of kenjutsu using the Kodachi and odachi (short and long sword). It also uses techniques of naginatajutsu (halberd techniques).

Kogusoku (koe-gew-su-koo)

Japanese - Kogusoku is a confusing term for some. It is a grappling martial art while wearing partial armor. It can be with or w/o the Wakasashi (short sword). It is also a term that refers to Light Armor. It refers to the light pieces of armor like gloves and buts.

Kohei

Japanese - Junior.

Kojiki (koe-gee-key)

Japanese - Record of Ancient Matters.

Kojiri

Japanese - The end cap of the scabbard of a samurai sword.

Koken

Japanese - Bent wrist.

Koko (koe-koe)

Japanese - Tiger mouth.

Koko Makaku

African - Walking stick. A.k.a. Garoti.

Kokondo Karate

American - It is a complete art using strikes to grappling to weapons. It emphasizes powerful body dynamics through Shorin-Ji (points and circles), Jushin (centerline theory), and Kuzushi (unbalancing). It has strong linear dynamics with circular blocks and strikes. Kokondo is practiced in medium to close range, rear or side, multiple attackers, weapons, as well as defense against weapons.

Kokutsudachi ( -dah-chee)

Japanese - Back stance.

Kokyu (ko-key-uu)

Japanese - Breath.

Kokyu Ho (ko-key-uu hoe)

Japanese - Breathing method.

Koma, Conde

Brazillian - See Maeda, Esai.

Kombatan Arnis

Philippino - Kombatan Arnis (a.k.a. "Arnis Presas Style") is a Phillippino stickfighting martial art created by "Ernesto Presas." It is a version of Escrima and is very similar to "Modern Arnis" because Ernesto is the brother of "Remey Presas" (father of modern Arnis). The footwork is based on traditional dances of the Philippines, V-shaped back and forth movements. It teaches traditional espada y daga, "Abaniko Doublada", "Sungekti" and others. The heart of Kombatan is "Palit Palit", or give and take drills. They develop speed, flow, timing, endurance and distancing. The weapon systems taught are solo/double baston, Espada y Daga, daga, Mano Mano, Dulo (palm stick), and Benkaw (staff). This style places more focus on empty hand striking skills than Modern Arnis.

Komekami

Japanese - Temple.

Konane

Hawaiian - A Hawaiian game similar to checkers. Practitioners of Lua use to sharpen their minds.

Kong Chi

Chinese - Means "Air in lung" and described as enkindling our energy. Number 2 of 6 types of Chi.

Kong Shin Bup

Korean - Kong Shin Bup is a "Kwan Yu Sool" (hard/Soft) Korean art created by "Grandmaster Pak In Shyuk." It uses extensive study of Ki (Ki Hak). Among the advanced techniques are healing techniques, acupuncture and acupressure. A practioner must study the human anatomy and Ki meridians to better use all of these pressure points. Because of the sophisticated techniques, it will take the average student longer to earn rank than most other arts. Demanding breaking requirements prevent children from safely earn rank and keeps the popularity low.

Kong Su

Korean - Another name for "Tae Kwon Do."

Kongoken

Japanese - Iron ring.

Koo, Roger

American - Created Koo Self Defense in Cartersville, Georgia in 1992.

Koo Self Defense

American - Koo Self Defense is an art created by Roger Koo in Cartersville, Georgia in 1992. It is a total cardiovascular workout workout program, self-defense, street fighting and devastating knockout power. No blocking is done because they feel it is impossible (THAT IS B.S. by my standards because I have seen it done on the street and in the NHB, so I would say this art sucks because of such).

Kookoo

Hawaiian - Bo-cane.

Koon Thai

Thailand - People from Thailand.

KoongJoong MuSool

Korean - Means royal court martial arts. These arts gave techniques to portable weapons such as short swords and fans. They also developed joint-locking and pressure point techniques. Records in Japan suggest that KoongJoong MuSool found its way to Japan and Jiu Jitsu was developed as a result.

Koppo

Japanese - Bone breaking.

Koppojutsu ( -jut-su)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu. To destroy the bone structure of the attacker.

Kor

Hawaiian - Warrior.

Koranto

Japanese - Tiger stalking sword. It is a walking posture.

Korean karate

Korean - Another name for "Tae Kwon Do."

Korseke

French - A Polearm, developed from the Chauve in the 15th Century.

Korte Stok

Dutch - A short, single handed stick that is about one meter long and used as a thrust and cut weapon. Some indications say it is from the French Canne technique that was practiced in the beginning of the 19th century.

Koryu (core-you)

Japanese - Means "Old Flow" or "Classical." It is used to refer to old styles, schools, and traditions (not limited to martial arts). Classical Martial art schools.

Koryu Bujutsu (core-you bu-jut-su)

Japanese - Means classical martial art. A classical art is different depending on whom you talk to. Some say 1876 when the wearing of swords was prohibited and others say any art meant for the battlefield (16th century and earlier). The main thing is that they were meant for the Bushi.

Koshi (koe-she)

Japanese - Hip. Ball of foot.

Koshi No Mawari (koe-she)

Japanese - Means "around the hips." It is combat grappling with small weapons on the belt.

Koshijutsu (koe-she-jut-su)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu.

Kosho Ryu Kempo ( rue kem-poe)

Japanese - Kosho Ryu Kempo is a Japanese art that was created in the 1300"s. It includes escaping, controlling, destructive, philosphy, culture, healing, and Japanese yoga.

Kosho Shorei Ryu ( show-ray rue)

Japanese - Kosho Shorei Ryu is a Japanese art created around 1235. It is a Kenjutsu and Tai Jutsu system.

Kosim, Mohammad

Indonesian - Created Syahbandar Silat.

Kote (koh-tae)

Japanese - Fencing gloves. Forearm.

Koto Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Knocking down tiger.

Koto Ryu Koppojutsu ( rue -jut-su)

Japanese - Koto Ryu Koppojutsu (Koto Ryu means "Knocking Down Tiger" and Koppojutsu means destroying the bone structure of the attacker) has not so definite origin. The most likely origin is that it was brought to Japan from Korea by Chan Buso. Some generations later Sakagami Taro Kunishige organized it a bit. 2 generations later Toda Sakyo Ishinsai formally formed Koto Ryu Koppojutsu. The art was created around 1542 and that is all that is known for sure. The techniques are brutal are designed to break bones. Strikes are done at exactly 90 degrees of the bone to do the most damage so this demands good timing and rhythm. You move forward with a strike and move out of the way to a safe distance. Crossing the legs while moving is a big part of the footwork. Kicking and stepping on the top of the opponents foot is common so that one can control the opponents balance. Because of the hard character of Koto Ryu techniques one must train to harden the body.

Koushu

Chinese - Mean's military art. A term used to describe all Chinese arts like Kung Fu.

Krabi

Thailand - Sword.

Krabi Krabong

Thailand - Krabi Krabong (means Sword - long Staff) is a Thai art that combines weapons and empty hand techniques (Muay Thai). Muay Thai actually evolved from Krabi Krabong. It is said to be too deadly to practice. Students tend to break a lot of bones while practicing or learning. It is something that will be hard to find outside of Thailand, though I know of one school in Georgia that teaches it. In a match, Thai boxing strikes and judo-like throws are used. Although sharpened weapons are often used, the fighters do not strike at an opponent, but rather the winner is based on stamina and technical skill.

Krabii

Thailand - "Krabii" means sword.

Krav Maga

Israeli - Krav Maga is an Israeli art that uses techniques from other arts such as Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Judo, Aikido, Boxing, and some other less known defense arts. It was developed in the early 1940's by Imi Lichenfield. Initially you try to build up reflexes so that a student can have an assortment of simple but effective techniques for real life situations that include chokes, bear hugs, shirt holds, and arm grabs. There are no Katas. The punching is drawn from boxing and low kicks to knee and groin are emphasized. Being able to fall and roll is commonly taught in the beginning also. Later on you learn more joint locking and grappling skills. Efficiency with stick and knife are taught and defense against such plus gun and bayonet is instructed. Defending multiple attackers is introduced later and is followed by hostage situations. Often training is done in unknown situations like in the dark, on the ground, or outdoors or where a student's movement is limited.

Kris

Philippino - Serpentine blade knife or sword.

Kru

Thailand - Teacher.

Ku (koo)

Japanese - Nine.

Ku

Korean - Korean for 9th.

Ku I

Hawaiian - Boxing.

Ku Shanku (koo -koo)

Japanese - Another name for the kata "Kwanku."

Kuai Chiao

Chinese - See BaoDin.

Kubi (koo-bee)

Japanese - Neck.

Kuda (koo-da)

Japanese - A metal tube or pipe.

Kuda Yari (koo-da yah-rhee)

Japanese - A Tube-spear. The Kuda Yari is a spear that is used by sliding the shaft (e) through a kuda, a metal tube or pipe. This is the primary spear of the Owari Kan Ryu tradition of sojutsu.

Kuen

Chinese - Forms.

Kuen

Chinese - Fist or punch.

Kui Sow

Chinese - Bridge hand/arm.

Kuji Kiri

Japanese - Kuji Kiri (a.k.a. "Murdas" in Sanskrit) means "energy channeling." A hypnotic movement of the fingers that the ninja use to confuse their opponents.

Kuk Mu Kwan

Korean - Kuk Mu Kwan (a.k.a. "Kuk Mu Kwan Tae Kwon Do" and "Kang System of Tae Kwon Do") is a Korean art created by GrandMaster Suh Chong. He took Tae Kwon Do and added more powerful twists to make harder blocks, punches and kicks.

Kuk Sool

Korean - See Kuk Sool Won.

Kuk Sool Won

Korean - Kuk Sool Won (a.k.a. "Kuk Sool") is the name for a Korean martial art that Grandmaster "Suh In Hyuk" created in 1958. He systemized and combined all of Korea's arts and made 1 big one. The techniques will include all of Korea's arts from striking to healing arts. They also deal with at least 24 different weapons.

Kukishinden Ryu (koo-key-shin-den rue)

Japanese - Kukishinden Ryu (means "Tradition of the Nine Demon Gods School") is mainly a Happo Hikenjutsu (the use of battlefield weapons) art with a bit of Daken Jutsu (Punching, kicking, and blocking). Some of the weapons it uses are sword, short sword, Sai (or truncheon), stick, half-staff, full-staff, spear, and Naginata (axe-like weapon).

Kulachnoi Boya

Russian - Kulachnoi Boya is an unarmed Russian martial art.

Kum Sao

Chinese - Covering palm.

Kum Sool Do

Korean - Kum Sool Do is a Korean sword art that came from other korean arts, dances and customs. It has 26 kinds of attack postures, 15 types of attack techniques, and 41 types of basic motions. It has a total of 390 techniques in all.

Kumade (ku-mah-day)

Japanese - Bear Hand.

Kumikata (koo-me-ka-ta)

Japanese - Forms of gripping.

Kumite (koo-ma-tay)

Japanese - Sparring.

Kumitachi (koo-me-tah-chee)

Japanese - Sword practice with a partner.

Kumiuchi (koo-me-uu-chee)

Japanese - Grappling.

Kumdo

Korean - Kumdo (a.k.a. "Ghihuck Gum") is an ancient Korean Sword/Fencing Art that means "The art of the Sword." It is the Korean sport version of Kenjutsu (Japanese) and is very similar to "Kendo." At the beginning of the 20th century, Kumdo started using the "Juk Do" and "Ho Goo", which are the 4-split bamboo sword and the head and body gear. This is so it can become more of a sport and people can test their skills, but once a person receives a blow, the fight is over.

Kumo Jiu Jitsu

Canadian - Kumo Jiu Jitsu (Kumo means "spider") is a strange grappling style that is patterned after the fighting style of the spider and was developed by Shihan Darrell LaFrance. It teaches all aspects of defense including controlling your opponent with little energy or force, throwing and off balancing maneuvers, pressure points, grappling, kicking, and punching. It takes aspects from Karate, Aikido, Drunken Style, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu (I don't know how Drunken style got in there either). This style likes to use an opponents force against themselves.

Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo ( rue nin-poe)

Japanese - Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo (means "Hidden Cloud School") is a Japanese art founded by Heinaizaimon Ienaga Iga. It is 1 of the 3 ninjutsu schools of Bujinkan. It is a Tai jutsu art, which is unarmed combat.

Kun Tao

Chinese - Chinese - Is a southern Chinese term that means "Martial arts."

Kun Tao

Indonesian - A very confusing term used in many different countries. The Chinese invaded Indonesia many years ago and brought their arts with. After the invasion, many people left China to Indonesia, but mostly it was the Hakka people. In Indonesia, their art got referred to as Kun Tao. The Indonesian government frowned upon the use of Chinese names and most of all Kun Tao. The Chinese decided to keep to themselves and practice it alone. Some started calling it Silat to disguise it with Indonesian roots. Most Silat systems have strong Chinese roots and influences, but others have developed and changed over the years, so that you see no Chinese techniques. So Kun Tao means Chinese art that are taught in Indonesia.

Kun Tao

Malaysian - A very confusing term used in many different countries. It means Chinese arts that are taught in Malaysia.

Kun Tao

Philippino - Kun Tao is a very confusing term used in many different countries. In other countries, there were restrictions on Chinese influences and the uses of, except not in the Philippines. Kun Tao, Chinese arts, were openly displayed and became intermingled with Silat, which, at the time, was a term used for Kun Tao to hide it with Indonesian roots, so both meant Chinese fighting. It evolved into Kun Tao Silat and divided into 2 sub-categories. Kunt Tao is the empty hands portion and Silat the blade techniques. The Empty hand portion didn't keep its Chinese roots, probably due to the Borneo influence. The art has been altered and many Philippinos consider it to be indigenous. Some even changed the the spelling of the art to Kuntaw, to give it Philippino roots. To recap, Kuntao Silat is an art in the Philippines where Kuntao is the empty hands art and Silat is the Blade art and Kuntaw is the newer spelling for Kuntao and this specific definition only refers to the Philippino reference. Silat, Kuntao, and Kuntao Silat are all terms used in other countries for different purposes.

Kun Taw

Philippino - Philipino - See Kun Tao, Philipino.

Kunai

Japanese - A convenient weapon/tool for the ninja. It looks like a spear head with a short grip (30cm in length). It can be used as a knife, gimlet, shovel, small hammer, and a throwing dagger. It is comparable to any army knife of today. It is heavier and more conspicuous than a shuriken.

Kunsi

Philippino - Grappling techniques.

Kung Fu

Chinese - Kung Fu means hard work, and it was added to the name of a lot of the arts in China. When Bruce Lee came to America the term Kung Fu became popularized as a general term for all martial arts from China. A lot of people use Kung Fu to refer to the older traditional arts and use Wushu to describe the newer, sportier arts.

Kung Ki Chuan

Chinese - Kung Ki Chuan (a.k.a. "Sa Dung Li") is a style from Northern China that originated in Chang County of the Hopei province. Practice is slow and difficult and contains low horse stances. It is famous for its knife and staff techniques. It is a rare style that the practitioner will often strike his own body and therefore nicknamed "Sa Dung Li" meaning "Stupid Kung Li."

Kung Jung Mu Sul

Korean - Kung Jung Mu Sul means "Traditional Korean Royal Court Martial Arts" is a Korean martial art. It is a comprehensive martial art system which includes all manuevers that includes striking, joint-locking, and pressuer points. It emphasizes speed, control and fluidity and practices breathing to enhance the KI. The training increases strength, flexibility, balance, timing, speed and coordination. In advanced forms you learn to master weapons.

Kunren

Japanese - Discipline.

Kuntaw Lima Lima

Philippino - Kuntaw Lima Lima is a Philippino striking martial art that was created by "Carlito Lanada." It is similar to forms of Kung Fu because it most likely comes from some form of Kun Tao (empty hand Indonesian arts with Chinese history).

Kup Choy

Chinese - Strike down with fist from overhead.

Kup Jarn

Chinese - Downward elbow strike.

Kupigana Ngumi

African - Kupigana Ngumi (a.k.a. "Essence of African Martial Arts") is an African martial arts founded in 60's by Shaha Mfundishi Massi and Nganga Mfundishi Taloo-Naa. It is based on rhythmic, dance-like movements. The fitness area works on the students mental focus, coordination, endurance, flexibility and strength.

Kupso

Korean - Pessure.

Kurama Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Kurama Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art developed by Ono Shokan between 1573-1593. It deals only with the Odachi (long sword).

Kure Hanashi

Japanese - Pushing stick to the body.

Kure Tsuke

Japanese - Pressing stick to the body.

Kuresh

Turkish - Kuresh (a.k.a. "Yagli Güres") is a Turkish style oil wrestling that has been in existence for 1000 years. Wrestlers drench their bodies in olive oil while wearing high leather pants. This makes it difficult to get a hold of your opponent. This puts great demand on technique. The pants gives protection to the wrestlers legs incase of long matches (common to have a match go several hours).

Kurisuchan

Japanese - Christian.

Kururunfa

Japanese - Shorei ryu kata.

Kuruvadi

Indian - Short stick.

Kusari (ku-sue-rhee)

Japanese - Chain.

Kusari Fundo (ku-sue-rhee )

Japanese - 2 foot chain with weights on ends.

Kusari Gama (ku-sue-rhee gah-mah)

Japanese - Kusari Gama is a small sickle with a long chain attached. A person would hold the empty end of the chain and swing it. It can cut or tangle and enemy. I very good weapon to entangle your opponents weapon and disarm him.

Kusari Gama Jutsu (ku-sue-rhee gah-mah jut-su)

Japanese - Kusarigama Jutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of the Kusari Gama. A Kusari Gama is a small sickle with a long chain attached. A person would hold the other end of the chain and swing the sickle at the enemy.

Kusho

Japanese - Vital points of the body.

Kuta

African - Kuta is an Ancient Egyptian form of boxing that was used by the bodyguards of the pharoahs. The art may or may not be dead, but a british form of the art still exists called HiKuta.

Kuzushi (ku-zoo-she)

Japanese - Balance breaking.

Kuzushi (ku-zoo-she)

Japanese - Is the Hakkoryu way of unbalancing someone. It is used to get the opponent up on their toes, and get their balance high so he can be dropped.

Kuzushi (ku-zoo-she)

Japanese - Breakdown of the kata.

Kwa Asilia Avita Sanaa

African - Kwa Asilia Avita Sanaa is referred to as "The Original Martial Art" and is some sort of African sbumission wrestling art.

Kwai Jarn

Chinese - Downward elbow smash

Kwan

Chinese - Pole or staff.

Kwan

Chinese - Rolling.

Kwan Do

Chinese - A staff that has a broadswoard size blade on the end of it.

Kwan Do

Chinese - Rolling knives.

Kwan Sao

Chinese - The Wedge. Ton Sao and Bong Sao combination. BONG SAO leading.

Kwan Yu Sool

Korean - Hard/Soft.

Kwang Jo Choi, Grand Master

Korean - Created Choi Kwang Do.

Kwanku

Japanese - A kata. A.k.a. "Ku Shanku."

Kwen

Chinese - Fist fighting.

Kwon Bup

Korean - Korean for Kempo. Known by this name around the 1940's.

Kwon Pan Mantis

Chinese - Kwon Pan Mantis (a.k.a. "Spotless Mantis", "Bare Style Mantis" and "Southern Mantis") has no markings. The wrists are kept bent and hands open to create whipping power in short distance. Relies more on handwork than any other Mantis style.

Kwonbop

Korean - Korean hand-to-hand combat.

Kwoon

Chinese - School or gym.

Kwon

Chinese - Staff.

Kyashi Zuki ( zoo-key)

Japanese - Switch hand thrust.

Kyoketsu Shoge

Japanese - 12 ft rope, 1 end with metal ring and other with hook knife.

Kyoku (key-yoke)

Japanese - Ultimate.

Kyokushin Kai Karate (key-yoke-shin kie kah-rah-tae)

Japanese - Kyokushin Kai Karate is a martial art that roots in India and supposedly created as an art called "Taka Ma" around 1 B.C. This art, unlike most forms of Karate, utilizes circular movement instead of relying solely on linear techniques. Sparring includes realistic contact for better training.

Kyonin No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - Taking full advantage of fears and superstitions.

Kyorugi

Korean - Free Sparring.

Kyu (key-you)

Japanese - Colored belt grade.

Kyu Jutsu (key-you jut-su)

Japanese - See Kyujutsu.

Kyuba

Japanese - Horsemanship and archery.

Kyuba no Michi ( no me-chee)

Japanese - "Way of the horse and the bow."

Kyudo (key-uu-doe)

Japanese - Kyudo means "Way of archery" and is a target archery martial art that was developed in Japan. It is a highly meditative art that strides to achieve Shin (Truth), Zen (Goodness) and Bi (Beauty). There were 2 styles: the nobles concentrated on the ceremonial aspect where as warriors concentrated on Kyujutsu, which is the martial technique of using the bow in warfare. There are (basically) 2 types of Kyudo, Shamen Uchiokoshi and Shomen Uchiokoshi. The Shamen archers pre-draw the bow at an angle to the body and fix their grip before raising it. The Shomen stylists bring the bow straight over the head and then fix their final grip and pre-draw.

Kyujutsu (key-you-jut-su)

Japanese - Kyujutsu is a style of Kyudo, a Japanese archery martial art. Kyudo is the ceremonial more meditative style and Kyujutsu is the martial technique of using the bow in war.

Kyuki-Do

American - Kyuki-Do is an electic martial art that combines the strikes of Tae Kwon Do, throwing of Judo, grappling of Jiu-Jitsu, joint-locks of Hapkido, and weapon techniques of Kobudo. The most common weapons are the 5 Okinawan weapons of Nunchuku, Sai, Kama, Bo, and Tonfa.

Kyushin Ryu (key-you-shin rue)

Japanese - Kyushin Ryu is a Japanese Yari, or spear, art.

Kyusho

Japanese - Vital points.

Kyusho Jutsu (jut-su)

Japanese - Generic term meaning Pressure point strike techniques.

Source

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