TERMS L - M FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

La Contra

Philippino - To meet a strike.

La Lucha Canaria

Spanish - La Lucha Canaria is a Ancient Spanish wrestling art that came from the Canary Islands (Spain).

La Seguida

Philippino - To follow a strike.

Laamb

African - Laamb (a.k.a. "Senegalese wrestling") is a wrestling art that takes place in Senegal. Before the event the beating of the drums along with the mellow voices of the singers will alert everyone that it's about to start. The crowd would gather around a sandy pit and watch several bouts before the final bout of 2 champions. The fighters would wear "wrappers" around their waist, which would be provided by their fiances or female relatives, and the rest of their body will be naked. The winner must knock his opponent's knees, shoulder, or back to the sand. Strikes and slaps are allowed nowadays.

Labaha

Philippino - Blade.

Labahas

Philippino - Blades.

Laban

Philippino - Fight(er) (ing).

Laban

Philippino - The male black belt rank in Arnis.

Laban Handa

Philippino - Ready-stance.

Laban Laro

Philippino - Combat drills or "play fights".

Laban Paluan

Philippino - Free-fighting.

Laban Sanay

Philippino - Combat-skills training.

Labanang

Philippino - To fight.

Labanang Dikitan

Philippino - Close quarters combat.

Labanang Malapitan

Philippino - Medium range combat.

Labanang Malayuan

Philippino - Long range combat.

Labas

Philippino - The outside.

Labing Isa

Philippino - Eleven.

Labo Labo

Philippino - Anything-goes fight.

Ladja

African - See Danmyé.

LaFrance, Shihan Darrell

Canadian - Developed Kumo Jiu Jitsu.

Lakan

Philippino - An instructor rank equivalent to black belt.

Lama Kung Fu

Chinese - Lama Kung Fu is a system that comes from Lama Pai (a.k.a. "Lion's Roar", "Hop Gar" and "Hsia Chia"). A Chinese monk named "Chan Tai San" moved to the U.S. to teach Lama Pai. He moved to the U.S. and taught, but his classes remained small because he had trouble with Enlgish. He had 3 students (Stephen Innocenzi, Steve Ventura and David A. Ross) that understood the art and took on the task of reorganizing and modernizing the Lama Pai system. After they were finished in 1992, they began to refer to it as "Lama" because they felt it was unique.

Lama Pai Kung Fu

Chinese - See Hop Gar.

Lameco Escrima

Philippino - Lameco Escrima is a Philippino art that was created by "Edgar Sulite" and was built on several other Escrima styles. It teaches Solo/Doble Baston (stick), Solo/Doble Daga (dagger), Espada y Daga (sword and dagger), Dos Manos Largos, "Itak", "Centro Baston", "Susi", and Mano y Mano (empty-hand).

Lan Sao

Chinese - Bar arm position.

Lance

American - A short pike that was used by calavary. Used heavily in competitions to knock the opponent rider off of his horse.

Lange Stok

Dutch - A 2-handed, long stick that is the length of floor to armpit. It is used for thrust and cut.

Langenschwert

German - Long sword.

Langka

Philippino - Footwork.

Lansi

Philippino - To confuse or misdirect.

Lansing Sikad

Philippino - Spinning snap kick.

Lansing Tadyak

Philippino - Spinning thrust kick.

Lanza

Spanish - Another word for Palo Grande. Large Stick.

Laoshr

Chinese - A coach or a teacher. Someone who teaches the techniques of the art, but not necessarily trains apprentices or students in the philosophy and tradition of the art.

Lapunti Arnis De Abanico

Philippino - Lapunti Arnis De Abanico is a Phillipino stickfighting art created by "Prudencio Undo (or Ondo) Caburnay" and his father "Filemon Caburnay" officially on 12/30/1972. It is characterised by the fast Fan (or "Abanico") of the stick. The dagger, stick and dagger, double stick and empty-hands are taught as well. The footwork is a combination of classical Escrmia (triangle) and cross-legged and twisting style of Kung Fu. The emphasis is on Long range attacks, but with tight footwork and speed in strikes, the practioner can be very effective in close range.

Larga Mano Escrima

Philippino - Larga Mano Escrima is a long stick Philippino martial art created by "Leo Giron." It uses very powerful strikes, explosive footwork and utilizes the hips and legs. There is emphasis on training in dis-advantageous environments.

Largo

Philippino - Long.

Largo Mano

Philippino - Long range.

Largos

Philippino - Long.

Largusa Villabrille System

Philippino - See Villabrille Largusa Kali.

Laro

Philippino - To play.

Laro Laro

Philippino - Give and take drills or training.

Larong

Philippino - To play.

Larp Sao

Chinese - Circling Hand.

Laslas

Philippino - To cut to shreds.

Lastiko

Philippino - A style of arnis that emphasizes bobbing & weaving toavoid strikes.

Lata

Spanish - Another word for Palo Grande. Large Stick.

Lathi

Lathi is an Indian martial art centered around a cane or bamboo staff about 5 feet in length.

Latigo

Philippino - Whip.

Latita

Spanish - Another word for Palo Medio. Medium Stick.

Lau Gar

Chinese - Lau Gar (a.k.a. "Lie Jia") means "Three-eyed Lau" and is a Southern Chinese art founded by "Lau Sarm Ngau." It is based on the defensive movies of the 5 animals of Tiger, Crane, Dragon, Snake, and Leopard. There is strong emphasis on Tiger and Crane forms for strength and agility. It is similar to Hung Gar.

Lau Ma

Chinese - Dragon Stance.

Lau Kiu

Chinese - Scooping fist.

Lau Sao

Chinese - Hooking or scooping arm movement.

Lau Sarm Ngau

Chinese - Founded Lau Gar.

Layug

Philippino - Grappling or wrestling.

Lee Kwan Shan

Chinese - Created Wah Lum Tam Tui Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

Leeg

Philippino - Throat/neck.

Lei-o-mano

Hawaiian - A nasty club, slashing-like weapon made from shark teeth.

Lema Scientific Kali Arnis Organization

Philippino - See Lightning Scientific Arnis.

Lengua De Fuego

Philippino - A fast series of thrust & slash techniques.

Leo Giron

Philippino - Created Larga Mano Escrima and Defondo.

Leo T. Gaje

Philippino - Brought Pekiti Tirsia top the U.S.

Leopard fist

Chinese - Index finger raised and rigid, other fingers half closed.

Leopard Kung Fu

Chinese - Leopard Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Panther", "Jaguar", "Puma", and "Cougar") is a Southern style that started off as a form called "Panther." It was developed by Mot (a great Choy Lay Fut practitioner) and is considered a soft art that is used for speed and strength. The main weapon is the leopard fist. The fist is formed in such a way that it can jab, rake, or crush without altering. They attack structural weak points such as the ribs. The back of the hand is used for breaking. It is the fastest of the Tiger family and the Chain and whip are occasionally used.

Lerd Rit

Thailand - Lerd Rit (a.k.a. "Military Muay Thai") is a simplified Muay Thai system taught to the military. This version does not incorporate western boxing techniques (close-hand fighting) for fear of breaking hands in the middle of battle. They use palm strikes, finger tipe strikes, throat, groin, or soft tissue grabbing. The objective is a quick kill or disablement, not points, so there is no messing around.

LESKAS

Philippino - See Lightning Scientific Arnis.

Lethawae

Burmese - The Kachin version of "Lethwei."

Lethwei

Burmese - Lethwei (a.k.a. "Burmese Boxing" (The Kachin version is spelled "Lethawae")) is similar to old style Thai boxing, but adds head butts. Popular techniques include kicks, knees, elbows, head butts, raking knuckle strikes and ballistic takedowns. Training is done alone or with a partner, no equipment (like bags). Blood must result from the head so strikes are aimed high.

Li Ga

Chinese - Leverages.

Liang Dynasty

Chinese - The Chinese dynasty in power from 502-557 AD. The Eperor Wu of this dynasty met with Bodhidharma Daruma and learned Zen.

Lichenfield, Imi

Israeli - Developed Krav Maga in the 1940's.

Lie Jia

Chinese - See Lau Gar.

Lightning Scientific Arnis

Philippino - Lightning Scientific Arnis (a.k.a. "Lema Scientific Kali Arnis Organization" or "LESKAS") is a Philippino martial art that was founded by "Benjamin Luna Lema." It emphasizes speed and power, but the key is the "blanketing" or "closing off" of an opponent's impending attack. You greet an attack with a strike and counter or any various combinations of disarms that would neutralize any followup attacks. This system includes solo/doble baston, solo/doble espada, espada y daga, Tapado (2 handed stick (Training tool for Kampilian sword)), bangkaw/sibat (staff), daga, and dos pontas/olising maliit (4" pocket stick). It also includes the empty hand techniques of "Sikaran" (lowline kicking), "Panununtukan" (Boxing), "Trancada" (joint-locking), and "Dumog" (grappling).

Lihim

Philippino - Secret.

Lihis

Philippino - To the side or side-step.

Lik

Chinese - Muscular strength.

Likos

Philippino - Twirl.

Lima

Philippino - 5.

Lima Lama

American - Lima Lama (means "Hands of wisdom") is an American/Polynesian/Samoan art. It was created by Grandmaster Mr. Tino and began teaching it in 1965 and is based in Hawaii. The philosphy is defense over offense and often using the attacker's momentum against him. It is meant to take the best of what works in real life situations and is designed for multiple attackers. It uses flexible wrist manipulations, kicks, throws, and thundering hammer blocks.

Lin Lop

Chinese - Cross grab.

Lin Wan Kuen

Chinese - Continuous and returning fist.

Lintan

Malaysian - Lintan is a Malaysian Bersilat art where 2 opponents fight without weapons.

Lion's Roar Kung Fu

Chinese - See Hop Gar.

Lipad

Philippino - Bow and arrow or Blowgun.

Lipps, Matt.

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

Lissajous Do Ryu

American - Lissajous Do Ryu is an American nunchaku art created by Master Roy Williams. It is suppose to be a physics logic system where as the Lissajous ratio figures are cast around the body. They are best preformed with nunchux, which are designed to perform advanced ratio patterns at maximum speeds.

Liu Gar

Liu Gar is a southern Chinese art centered around close-range fighting.

Liu He Ba Fa

Chinese - See Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan.

Liu Ho Ba Fa

Chinese - See Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan.

Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan

Chinese - Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan (a.k.a. "Liu Ho Pa Fa", "LiuHo PaFa", "Liuhebafa", "Liuhobafa", "Liu He Ba Fa Quan", "Liu He Ba Fa", "Water Boxing", and "Shuiquan", which means "Fist of water") is a Chinese art that means "Six harmonies and eight methods." It has the power of Hsing I, the fluidity of Pa Kua, and the subtle yielding of Tai Chi.

Liuhebafa

Chinese - See Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan.

LiuHo PaFa

Chinese - See Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan.

Liuhobafa

Chinese - See Liu Ho Pa Fa Quan.

Live Hand

Philippino - Live hand (a.k.a. Sacrafice Hand) is the hand without the weapon. If you are single stickfighting and you have the stick in the right hand then your left is the Live hand. Some say the Live Hand is the real weapon.

Liyad

Philippino - To lean away.

Llap Goch

British - Llap Goch is a British unarmed martial art.

Lo Han Chuan

Chinese - Lo Han Chuan is the Buddha style. It is composed of several other systems. It is very similar to "Chang Chuan", but the emphasis is placed on positioning rather than movement.

Loaden Butt

Irish - A short stick made from the handle of a whip. It is partly filled with lead.

Loaden Ash Stick

Irish - An ash stick that has its end filled with lead. It is favored in West Limerick.

Lock & Block

Philippino - Training drill from Serrada Eskrima.

Lock Sao

Chinese - Rolling Arms.

Loius Lagarejos, Grandmaster

Philippino - Grandmaster Loius Lagarejos brought Sikaran to the U.S. in the 1940's.

Lok Dim Ban Quan

Chinese - 6 1/2 Point Dragon Pole form/system

Lok Kiu

Chinese - Two Hand arm lock.

Lok Quei Ma Bo

Chinese - Kneeling horse stance.

Long, Wong

Chinese - Created the northern style Seven Star Praying Mantis Kungfu in 1644.

Loob

Philippino - The inside.

Lop Sao

Chinese - Overtaking hand flow. Seizing hand.

Lop Sow

Chinese - See Lop Sao.

Los Palos

Spanish - The sticks.

Lou Sing Sao

Chinese - Lou Sing Sao (Shooting Stars Hand Form) is a common beginning form in White Crane Kung Fu. This form stresses balancing on 1 leg with rapid hand tecniques, but kicks are very limited. After a novice completes either set,he moves up in rank and begins to practice long range kicks and evasive footwork.

Lua

Hawaiian - Lua (a.k.a. Pa Kuialua) is a martial art from the Hawaiian Islands that was meant for battle. It combines elements of Jiujitsu, Judo, Karate, Aikido, bone breaking and a range of exotice weapons unique to the Hawaiian islands. It has a lot of movement, lunging and dodging from side to side. They use pressure points and had a barrage of high leaps and kicks.

Lubud

Philippino - To blend.

Lucha Del Palo

Spanish - Lucha Del Palo is an art from the Canary Islands. It uses the shepherd's stick.

Lui Bo Gik

Chinese - Halberd.

Luk Dim Boon Gwan

Chinese - Staff.

Luk Dim Bun Kwan

Chinese - 6 1/2 Point Dragon Pole technique.

Lulod

Philippino - Shin.

Luma

Philippino - Old.

Lung Chuan

Chinese - Dragon.

Lung Chuan Kung Fu

Chinese - See Dragon Kung Fu.

Lung Hsing

Chinese - The Dragon form in Hsing I.

Lung, Sing

Chinese - A Tibetan monk that made the style of Hop Gar (a.k.a. "Lion's Roar", "Lama Pai" and "Hsia Chia") popular.

Lusob

Philippino - Attack or partner taking offensive role in the training.

Luta Livre

Brazillian - Luta Livre ("Free Fighting") is a martial art, but it's also a competition based on the art. The art is mostly ground fighting and includes no strikes.

Lutangto

Philippino - Float. The unique forward and backward footwork of the Ilustrisimo system.

Lutte Breton

French - Lutte Breton is a French (breton) wreslting art.

Lutte Parisien

French - Lutte Parisien is a French martial art that originated from the 19th century. It is meant to be based for street application. It uses palm strikes, elbows, headbutts and throws.

Ma

Chinese - Stance.

Ma ai (mah-eye)

Japanese - Proper distancing

Ma Bo

Chinese - A.k.a. Horse stance, is a stance used in most Chinese systems. Weight is equally distributed and you look like you just got done riding a horse.

Ma Hsing

Chinese - The Horse form in Hsing I.

Maa

Hawaiian - Sling.

Mabilis

Philippino - Fast or speedy.

Mace

American - A single handed, spiked, heavy club used against men in armor on foot. It is designed to fracture the bones and lims through the armor.

Maculèlè

Brazillian - Maculele is a form of Capoeria that uses wooden sticks and sometimes swords in the dance and hit on beats of 4.

Maiai (mah-eye)

Japanese - Distancing between opponents. See Ma ai

Mae (mah-ee)

Japanese - Front.

Mae Sun Sawk

Thailand - Double Club.

Maeda, Esai

Brazillian - A.k.a. Conde Koma. Taught Carlos Gracie the basics of Jiu-Jitsu for gratitude of the help his father Gastao Gracie gave to him.

Maegeri (mah-ee-ge-ri)

Japanese - Front kick.

Mag Olisi

Philippino - One who practices stick-fighting.

Magaling

Philippino - Highly skilled.

Magisa

Philippino - Alone.

Magulang

Philippino - Parents. Shrewd or sly.

Mahabang Kahoy

Philippino - Long stick.

Maharlika

Philippino - Noble or nobility.

Mahina

Weak or of poor skills.

Mai Sun Sawk

Thailand - "Mai Sun Sawk" means a pair of clubs.

Maidi

Irish - The name for the stick used in faction fighting.

Maigsi Na Kahoy

Philippino - Short stick.

Mairi

Japanese - Tapping with the hand to give up from a submission hold.

Maki Otoshi (mah-key )

Japanese - Wrapping drop block.

Makibishi (mah-key- )

Japanese - Is a piece of escaping gear for the Ninja. A small spine to sting the sole of the foot. While running they would drop these on the ground behind them and because their shoes were made of grass, they would stick into the bottom of their feet. Bakurai Bishi is a flashy version that exploded when you stepped on them.

Makila

French - A 1.5 meter long shepherd stick that is related to Zipota. The handle can be unscrewed to reveal a long sharp point. The end has an iron stub to move sheep, without hurting them.

Makimono (mah-key- )

Japanese - Scroll.

Makiwara (mah-key-wa-rah)

Japanese - Striking post. Punching board.

Makki

Korean - Block.

Makura Yari ( yah-rhee)

Japanese - Pillow spear.

Malakas

Philippino - Strong, powerful or influential.

Malaking Itak

Philippino - Large knife.

Malapitan

Philippino - Near or close.

Malayuan

Philippino - Far or distant.

Maliit Na Kutsilio

Philippino - Small knife.

Malika

French - Malika is a Basque (Iberian Penninsula natives) or French martial art. It uses the Basque walking stick, a light 5 foot shepherd's staff. It is taught as a side art to "Zipota."

Mallavidya

Indian - See Indian Wrestling.

Man Sao

Chinese - Asking arm.

Mandarin

Chinese - Mandarin is the official national standard spoken language of China. It is based on the dialect spoken around Beijing. A.k.a. Guoyu and Putonghua.

Mandirigma

Warrior.

Manjinosai

Japanese - A variant of the sai.

Maniwa Nen Ryu (mah-knee-wah nehn rue)

Japanese - Maniwa Nen Ryu is a Japanese art founded in 1368 by Soma Shiro Yoshimoto, later known as Nen Ami Jion. It teaches you kenjutsu using the odachi (long sword), Naginatajutsu (techniques of the halberd), and Sojutsu (techniques of the spear). It also teaches yadomejutsu which is defensive techniques of deflecting projectile weapons being launched at you.

Mano

Philippino - Hand.

Mano y Mano

Philippino - Hand to hand.

Manriki Gusari

Japanese - The Manriki Gusari (a.k.a. "Fundo Gusari") is a close relative of the Kusarigama. It has a long chain with a weight on the end (instead of a sickle like the Kusarigama). It can build up a lot of force by swing it continuously.

Manriki Kuzuri

Japanese - Weighted chain

Maphilindo Silat

Indonesian - Maphilindo Silat is an Indonesian art developed by Guro Dan Inosanto. It is a counter fighting style that includes unarmed and armed (using short stick and sarong) techniques. The idea is to manipulate and destroy parts of the opponent's body in a short amount of time. There is much emphasis on the concept of flow. The techniques are simple, but much practice is required before one becomes a master.

Marami

Philippino - Many or numerous.

Marma Adi

Indian - Secret techniques of striking vital points in India. Used in Kalaripayit.

Maraming Salamat Po

Philippino - Many thanks.

Maratabeen

African - Maratabeen is a martial art from Morocco Africa.

Marozzo's Prese

Italian - Marozzo's Prese is an Italian art created by Achille Marozzo. This art included "prese" or close comgbat techniques that an unarmed defender can use against an enemy with a knife. It also includes a detailed and comprehensive form of rapier fencing.

Marume Iwami No Kami Nyudo Tessai Fujiwara No Nagayoshi

Japanese - Marume Iwami No Kami Nyudo Tessai Fujiwara No Nagayoshi (a.k.a. "Marume Kurando") developed the Japanese art Taisha Ryu.

Marume Kurando

Japanese - See Marume Iwami No Kami Nyudo Tessai Fujiwara No Nagayoshi.

Marunong

Philippino - Knowledgeable.

Masaki Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Masaki Ryu is a Japanese Naginata art.

Masipag

Philippino - Earnest or hard working.

Massai

African - Massai is a martial art from Kenya Africa of the Masai people.

Masugid

Philippino - Dedicated or loyal.

Mat

Thailand - Punch.

Matae

Japanese - Stop.

Matibay

Philippino - Strong, durable or lasting.

Matira

Philippino - To be left or to be the last.

Matira Matibay

Philippino - Survival of the Fittest.

Matsumoto Bizen No Kami Naokatsu (mah-sue-moh-toe )

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Kashima Shinden JikishinKage Ryu."

Matter Line

Chinese - Through the center or middle of your body from head to groin.

Matulis

Philippino - Sharply pointed. A style of bolo.

Maturing Stage

Korean - There have been 3 stages of evolution in Korean Martial arts since WW2. This is the 3rd (1970-present). The 2nd and 3rd generations of martial artists took control of the martial arts in regards to techniques and organization. Since then, the knowledge of Korean arts have spread throughout the world.

Mawashi (mah-wah-she)

Japanese - Circular. Roundhouse.

Mawashigeri (mah-wah-she ge-ri)

Japanese - Roundhouse kick.

Mawashizuki (mah-wah-she zoo-key)

Japanese - Roundhouse punch.

Mawatte (mah-wah-tay)

Japanese - Turn.

Max Sarmiento

Philippino - Created Kadena De Mano. Supposedly Max Sarimento is the reason that FMA is taught in the U.S. today, to the public. In 1965, Max worked in Stockton, CA, and a few of the workers were practicing their Karate and one, jokingly, attacked Max. Max effectively defended himself and impressed the KarateKa, which asked him to teach them. He declined, but talked "Angel Cabales" to openly teach FMA. It was the first school taught to non-philippinos.

May Alam

Philippino - To posses the seeds of knowledge.

Mayolet

African - Mayolet is a sitckfighting martial art from Guadeloupe.

Mayto

Philippino - Have.

McDonald, Master William

American - Created Tong Il Lo with Chief Instructor Gilbert Narvaez.

McLaughlin, Steve

American - Created (still in development) Mizujitsu around 1985.

Medan

Malaysian - Medan is a Malaysian Bersilat art where weapons are used in mass fighting.

Medio

Philippino - Medium range.

Mei Hua

Chinese - See Plum Blossom Mantis Kung Fu.

Men

Japanese - Face mask.

Mena Style

Philippino - See Doblete Rapillon.

Meng Gang Sao

Chinese - Neck pulling hand.

Menhogwon

Korean - Fist of furious tiger.

Menkyo Kaiden

Japanese - A certificate of proficiency in a Japanese martial art. It is usually awarded to advanced students so they can teach the art to others.

Menuki

Japanese - The hilt ornaments of a Samurai sword.

Meteorica

Philippino - Meteoric strike from Grandmaster Caballero.

Metsubushi ( -bu-she)

Japanese - Different ways of blinding the attacker, from throwing powder or reflecting something in them.

Mi Tsung I

Chinese - Mi Tsung I means "Labyrinth art" ans is a Chinese martial art. It is a highly deceptive method featuring rapid, baffling turns and attacks..

Mien Chuan

Chinese - Mien Chuan is a northern style that means "Cotton fist." The emphasis is on softness, smoothness, slowness, warmth, and even weakness. The practitioners practice in a perfect horse stance. They say "Ten years of practice before one can use it."

Migi (me-ghee)

Japanese - Right.

Mihar, Pandeka

Indonesian - Created Pandeka Mihar G = Sentak.

Mijikai (me-gee-kie)

Japanese - Short.

Mijikai Bo (me-gee-kie boe)

Japanese - Mijikai Bo means techniques of short staff. A.k.a. Mijikai Jo.

Mijikai Jo (me-gee-kie joe)

Japanese - Mijikai Bo means techniques of short staff. A.k.a. Mijikai Jo.

Mikao Usui, Dr.

Japanese - Rediscovered Reiki in the late 19th century from Tibetan texts.

Mikazuki (me-kah-zoo-key)

Japanese - Crescent.

Mikazukigeri (me-kah-zoo-key-ge-ri)

Japanese - Crescent kick.

Mike Inay

Philippino - Created Inayan System Escrima.

Military Muay Thai

Thailand - See Lerd Rit.

Mimen Tanglang Mantis

Chinese - Mimen Tanglang (a.k.a. "Secret Door" and "Closed Door") Mantis style is a northern style that uses low stances and has great use of Elbows. Transitions are much more complex than other styles. Transitions are used as feints (a deceptive attack to draw attention from the real purpose) to get in close-range striking position.

Minoru Mochizuki ( -zoo-key)

Japanese - Developed "Yoseikan Budo" (a.k.a. "Yoseikan Aikido").

Miura Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - See Yoshin Ryu.

Miyama Ryu Ju Jitsu

American - Miyama Ryu Ju Jitsu is an art created in 1960 by Antonio P. Pereira. It is made of Fighting techniques from commandos during WWII and include Judo and Aikido techniques.

Miyamoto Musashi Fujiwara Genshin

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu" around 1640.

Mizu No Kokoro

Japanese - Means "mind like water." A psychological aspect of martial arts that emphasizes calm the mind. Like the surface of the water, stay undisturbed while facing an opponent.

Mizugumo

Japanese - Means "water spider." The ninja use this water crossing device composed of four pieces of wood fastened together to form a circle with a hole in the middle.

Mizujitsu

American - Mizujitsu is an Underwater Safety & Self-Defense course taught by The Hawaii JuJitsu KoDenKai in Honolulu, Hawaii and created (still in development) by Steve McLaughlin. This is an advanced course mostly for lifeguards and scuba instructors, but anyone can take it and learn a lot. It also covers situations involving knives and spear guns as well. The techniques are based on DanZan JuJitsu because of its greatly adaptable techniques and defensive nature.

Mizukaki

Japanese - A weblike device that the ninja use for swimming. They are similar to present-day flippers.

Mizoguchi Ha Itto Ryu

Japanese - Mizoguchi Ha Itto Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art that was created around 1630 by "Mizoguchi Jingozaemon Masanori." It is an art that deals with the Kodachi and Odachi (short and long sword).

Mizu (me-zoo)

Japanese - Water.

Mizumichi Ryu Bujutsu

American - Mizumichi Ryu Bujutsu is an art create by Arthur C. Anderson, Mat Lipps, and Dr. Rodney Stinemetz in 1999 in Loudonville, Ohio. It is a close-quarters, weapon based system soley for military operatives.

Mizoguchi Jingozaemon Masanori

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Mizoguchi Ha Itto Ryu" around 1630.

Mkazo Ncha Shikana

African - Mkazo Ncha Shikana is an African pressure point grappling based in Senegal.

Mo Ca Bu

Chinese - Friction step.

MO Gar

Chinese - MO Gar (a.k.a. "MO Gar lightning legs") is a Chinese art that was created by "Huey Jeng" around 1700. The techniques combine offense and defense into one fluid motion that can be delivered from short or long distances. A practioner will attempt to complete five techniques within one second. Their legs are as fast as most peoples hands. It uses legwork for trapping, breaking, blocking, and attacking. It uses 11 kicks, 6 stances, 8 stepping patterns, 9 fists, 6 palms, and 5 elbows. Training will traditionally use iron rings and stone locks.

MO Gar Lightning Legs

Chinese - See MO Gar.

Mo Hay

Chinese - Kung fu weapons.

Mo See

Chinese - Traditional lion dance.

Mo Ying Gerk

Chinese - No shadow kick.

Modern Arnis

Philippino - Modern Arnis (r-niece) (a.k.a. "Presas Style") is a Philippino stickfighting art created by "Remey Presas." Modern Arnis is different from Arnis, Arnes, Arnes De Mano. It places emphasis on disarms and counters.

Moi

Chinese - Martial Arts.

Mok

Korean - Neck.

Mok Yan Jong

Chinese - Wooden dummy.

Mokomoko

Hawaiian - Dirty fighting techniques.

Mokuso (moe-koo-sew)

Japanese - Contemplation.

Mokuton Jutsu (moe-koo-ton jut-su)

Japanese - Escape and camouflaged by trees.

Molee

Korean - Head.

Momtong

Korean - Middle section.

Mond

Japanese - Questions and answers.

Mongolian folk wrestling

Mongolian - See Mongolian Wrestling, Outer.

Mongolian Wrestling, Inner

Mongolian - Inner Mongolian Wrestling refers to Chinese version. There are no weight divisions, everyone is considered equal. Time limits are often used. The matches are 1 vs. 1 and single-elimination. You can grab you opponent's leather jacket and belt. You can sweep, trip, block ot toss your opponent. You can not grab his legs with your arms or you lose (in outer you can). The first person to hit a part of the body other than their feet to the ground first, loses. Striking, strangling or locking is illegal.

Mongolian Wrestling, Outer

Mongolian - Outer Mongolian Wrestling (a.k.a. "Bayirldax" and "Mongolian folk wrestling") is one of 3 traditional sports in Mongolia. There are no weight classes or time limits. The goal is to have your opponent's elbow, knee, or back to hit the ground. It is 1 vs. 1 with single elimination. Throws, trips, and lifts are used. Grabbing an opponent's legs with your hands is legal. Striking, strangling or locking are illegal. If both hit ground, it is the first to hit to lose regarless of aggressor or sacrafice throws.

Monkey Kung Fu

Chinese - Ta Sheng Men (a.k.a. "Monkey Kung Fu") is northern style that was created around 1 A.D. They use monkey stances, so that you can roll easily and use aggressive leaps. It is Tiger style #6. It is full of rolling, twirling and encompasses hundreds of deceptive strikes. It is constantly changing footwork and tends to lull an opponent into momentary confusion to give an opportunity for attack.

Monomi

Japanese - Means "viewing the target."

Monomi No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - The discovering of a weak place in the defenses.

Moo sul

Korean - Martial art.

Mooi Fa Bin

Chinese - Seven sectional whip.

Mooi Fa Cheung

Chinese - Spear.

Mook Yan Chong

Chinese - Wing Chun Wooden Man.

Mook Yan Jong

Chinese - Wooden Man form. 108 original movements.

Mooloop

Korean - Knee.

Moon

Chinese - Gate or door.

Moore, Jason

American - Created Jasukai with Larry Bethers.

Morales

Spanish - Morales is a stick fighting style that was originally founded by Jose Morales and Pedro Pestana in the mid 1870's. It's mainly a close range.

Morales, Jose

Spanish - Founded the style Morales with Pedro Pestana in the mid 1870's.

Morengy

African - Morengy is a traditional Malagasy boxing art. It is based in Sava though other surrounding areas practice or imitate it. All blows are allowed and it's jsut a striking art, no weapons. They direct all their attacks on vital points on the body. It is not rare to have one the combatants die from a blow even in sparring. There are laws that refer to this because it's so common.

Morihei Ueshiba

Japanese - Developed Aikido (a.k.a. "Aiki Budo" and "Aikinomichi") in 1942.

Morikawa Kozan

Japanese - Reformed Yamato Ryu in 1664. Also created a the non-military form of Kyodo.

Moringue

African - Moringue is a lot like Capeoria in the art and roots. Not sure the country it was created in, but it was created by African slaves, from Madagascar, in a French colony in the 18th century (I believe). They were slaves on a large plantations of sugar and coffee. Just like Capeoria it's based on music, dance like movements and gymnastics.

Moro (moh-roh)

Japanese - Augmented.

Moro Moro Orabes Heneral

Philippino - Moro Moro Orabes Heneral is a Philippino art created by "Alejandro Abrian" in 1955. It is based on combat effectiveness and lacks the aesthetic beauty commonly associated with asian arts. There are no pre-arranged drills. It is a composite art that uses short/long blades, batons, fisticuffs and grappling.

Moroashi Dachi (moh-roh-ah-she dah-chee)

Japanese - Semi-forward stance.

Morote (moh-roh-tay)

Japanese - Reinforced.

Morote Seoi Nage (moh-roh-tay nah-gay)

Japanese - Two arm shoulder throw.

Morote Uke (moh-roh-tay uu-kay)

Japanese - Augmented block.

Mosodake

Japanese - Chinese bambu.

Mot

Chinese - A great Choy Lay Fut practitioner who developed Leopard Kung Fu, the fastest of the tiger family.

Mountain Storm Kick

Philippino - A kick used by practioner's of Yaw Yan. Thai Roundhouse. It looks similar, but the leg is drawn up and is swung through with full force in a continuous downward cutting motion of the shin (you twist the hips just like Muay Thai). They are known for breaking their opponent's strong femur bone, ribs, or jaw.

Mousondi

African - See Calinda.

Moyet, Victor

Puerto Rican - Created Kobu Tak Karate Do.

Mshindi Vita Saana

African - Mshindi Vita Saana (is swahili for "Champion War Art") is an art that was created in the Philadelphia in 1973, but based on African dance, music and arts. This art uses ryhthm, strategy, coordination, and agility to highlight traditional movements. At it's core, it reflects the graceful techniques found in African dance and music.

Muay Boraan

Thailand - Muay Boraan is a pre-1920's version of Muay Thai that still exists in the Northeastern part of Thailand. It is very ritualized and resembles Tai Chi.

Muay Chaiya

Thailand - Muay Chaiya is a style from Chaiya (south part of Thailand) that uses the elbows and forearms more than anything.

Muay Katchii

Thailand - Muay Katchii exists in Southern Thailand and is a version of Muay Thai where they bind their hands in Hemp.

Muay Sakon

Thailand - Regular boxing (hands only).

Muay Thai

Thailand - Muay Thai comes from Thailand and is a national sport there. It has been around for a long time and at least since the 1200's and it evolved from Krabi Krabong. It is said to be the king of martial arts by many still today. There is only one stance and that is one leg is placed in front of the other at a 45-degree angle and the front leg is usually up on its toes to be able to defend the roundhouse or other attacks quickly. Basically there are 2 kicks. The round house and the push/straight/thrust kick. The Roundhouse is what it is known for.

Mubobi

Japanese - Contestant fails to protect himself.

Mudansha

Japanese - Colored belt holder other than black.

Mugai Ryu (moo-guy rue)

Japanese - Mugai Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu system that was developed by Tsuji Getten Sakemochi in 1695. Sakemochi started training in Kenjutsu when he was 13.

Mugen

Japanese - No limit.

Mugito

Japanese - Non-sharpened sword. A.k.a. Iaito.

Mui Fa

Chinese - Plum Flower Fist.

Mui Fa Jeong

Chinese - See Mui Fa Jong.

Mui Fa Jong

Chinese - Plum Flower Piles. A series of tree stumps driven into the ground on top of which certain styles practice kung fu. Tripodial dummies.

Mukha

Philippino - Face.

Muli

Philippino - Again or one more time.

Mun

Chinese - Gate or door.

Munen

Japanese - No thought.

Munthe, Bo F.

Swedish - Created Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mute Jinen Ryu.

Muraku Ryu ( rue)

Japanese - Muraku Ryu is a Japanese Iajustu and Kenjutsu art created by Nagano Muraku Kinrosai.

Muromachi period

Japanese - 1392-1537.

Musang Dumog

Philippino - Musang Dumog is 1 of 2 main forms of Dumog or Phillipino grappling arts. It is ground based and uses joint-locks, chokes, and strikes to submit an opponent, so it is somewhat similar to "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu." Sometimes this is taught with "Agaw Patid Buno."

Musangwa

African - Musangwa is a South African martial art. It utilizes punches, headbutts, earslaps and knees.

Musha Shugyo

Japanese - Warrior's ascetic training.

Muso Gunnosuke

Japanese - See Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi.

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (moo-sew gee-key-den ay-sheen rue)

Japanese - Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu is a Japanese art created around 1590 by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu. It is a Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu art that deals with the Odachi (long sword).

Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi (moo-sew kah-tzoo- )

Japanese - Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi (a.k.a. "Muso Gunnosuke") created the Japanese art "Shindo Muso Ryu" (a.k.a. "Shinto Muso Ryu") around 1640.

Muso Shinden Ryu (moo-soe shin-den rue)

Japanese - Muso Shinden Ryu is a Japanese art developed around 1590. It was first created by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu and later revised by Nakayama Hakudo. It is a Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu art that deals with the Odachi (long sword).

Musti Yudha

Indian - Musti Yudha is an Indian art that means "Mukki boxing." This is a brutal form of bare hand fighting that doesn't include any kicking techniques. In battles, death is know to occurr. They are known for their hand training and a well trained boxer can crack a coconut with a blow.

Musubi Dachi ( dah-chee)

Japanese - Heels together, attention stance (better known as "Heisokudachi").

Muton

Phillipino - Short sticks used in Arnis. Usually 3 feet long.

My Jhong Law Horn

Chinese - My Jhong Law Horn is Northern Shaolin style that is similar to "Long Fist" in the action of jumps and attacks, but different in strategies. They have very versatile use of hands and feet. They use fleeting movements coupled with nimble jumps and shrewd attacks. They change movements and style of movements very quickly. They may change from a side blow to a flying kick or to a sweep. Because of such changes and such deceptions the opponent is often confused and vulnerable. In order to do this every part of your body must move together with tight coordination. Flexibility, mobility, coordination, agility, and the mind are enhanced while practicing and must be enhanced greatly to become a master.

Myanmar

Burmese - Burma is now known as Myanmar.

Myung Chi

Korean - Solar plexus.

Source

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