TERMS N - P FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS

Naban

Burmese - Naban is a Burmese unarmed grappling/wrestling/ground fighting art and is derived from Indian wrestling. They use submissions, biting, gouging, strikes, or whatever is handy. One of the main aspects they teach is the neutralization of bad positions. They learn to stop a person from finishing you when they are in the dominant position. If the opponent can't hurt you, you can't lose.

Nae Gong

Korean - This is the development and control of one's internal energy (Ki).

Naga (nah-gah)

Japanese - Throw.

Naga Yari (nah-gah yah-rhee)

Japanese - Long yari.

Nagamaki (nah-gah-mah-key)

Japanese - A heavy glaive. A.k.a. "naginata."

Nagamaki Jutsu (nah-gah-mah-key jutsu)

Japanese - Nagamaki Jutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of fencing by Nagamaki (halberd a.k.a. "Naginata").

Nagano Muraku Kinrosai

Japanese - Created Muraku Ryu.

Nagaoka Torei Fusashige

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Yagyu Seigo Ryu" between 1690-1700.

Nage (nah-gay)

Japanese - Throw.

Nage Waza (nah-gay wah-zah)

Japanese - Nage Waza is a Japanese art of Throwing (as in Judo).

Nagedeppo (nah-gay- )

Japanese - Grenades.

Nagenawa (nah-gay-now-a)

Japanese - A lasso.

Naginata (nah-ghee-naw-tah)

Japanese - Halberd a.k.a nagamaki. Primarirly used by women.

Naginata Jutsu (nah-ghee-naw-tah jut-su)

Japanese - Naginatajutsu is a generic term meaning techniques of Naginata (halberd a.k.a. "Nagamaki") fighting.

Naha Te (nah-ha tay)

Japanese - Naha Te is a complicated one. Karate started in Okinawa and was known as "Te" (meaning "hand"). It continued to develop over time and primarily in 3 Okinawan cities: "Shuri", "Naha", and "Tomari". Each of these citites had a different section of people (nobles, farmers, etc.) so each had a little different version. They became known as "Shuri Te", "Naha Te", and "Tomari Te" and collectively called "Okinawa Te" or "Tode" (Chinese hand). Gradually, karate was divided into 2 main groups: "Shorin Ryu" (developed around "Shuri" and "Tomari") and "Shorei Ryu" (developed around "Naha").

Naifanchi

Japanese - Shorei ryu kata (a.k.a. "Tekki").

Naihanchi

Japanese - Synonym for "Naifanchi."

Nak Muay

Thailand - Thai boxer.

Naka Upo

Seated.

Nakahanda

Philippino - Ready.

Nakai

Japanese - Left.

Nakaw

Philippino - To steal.

Nakayama Hakudo

Japanese - Revised "Muso Shinden Ryu" after "Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu" created it.

Nami Juji Jime ( ju-gee gee-meh)

Japanese - Normal cross choke.

Nanbudo (nahn-bu-do)

Japanese - School of karate founded by Nanbu.

Napoleon Fernandez

Philippino - Napoleon Fernandez developed "Yaw Yan."

Narrie Babao

Philippino - Created Babao Arnis.

Narvaez, Chief Instructor Gilbert

American - Created Tong Il Lo with Master William McDonald.

Nashi (nah-she)

Japanese - None.

Nate Defensor

Philippino - Developed Defensor Method.

Navaja

Spanish - A 19th century folding knife.

Nawajutsu (now-a-jut-su)

Japanese - Nawajutsu is a Japanese rope art.

Ne Waza ( wah-zah)

Japanese - Ground fighting techniques. A.k.a. "Katame Waza."

Neijia

Chinese - Is the Chinese word for Internal.

Neko

Japanese - Cat.

Neko Te

Japanese - Fingertip claws.

Nekoashidachi ( ah-she-dah-chee)

Japanese - Cat stance

Nen Ami Jion ( ghee-own)

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu" in the 15th century. Different from "Soma Shiro Yoshimoto" who created "Maniwa Nen Ryu."

Nen Ami Jion ( ghee-own)

Japanese - See Soma Shiro Yoshimoto. Different from the guy who created "Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu."

Nerf de Boeuf

French - A club made of a dried sexual organ of a Bull. It is known as "Bullepees" in Dutch and "Bull's Pizle" in British.

Net

Korean - Korean number 4.

Net

American - Cord nets used together with a trident to trap or trip an opponent. This was widely used in the Roman arenas.

Newaza ( wah-zah)

Japanese - Ne Waza.

Ng

Philippino - of.

Ngao

Thailand - Ngao means halberd.

Ngo Dong, Grandmaster

Vietnamese - Grandmaster Ngo Dong developed Cuong Nhu in 1965.

Ngoi

Chinese - Inside.

Ngumi

African - Boxing.

Nguni Stick Fighting

African - Nguni Stick Fighting is a stick fighting art that has been around for centuries and comes from the Nguni in South Africa. They use 2 sticks, one held in the middle by the left hand was for parrying and the other was held at the end in the right hand was for striking. All the boys do this in their leisure time, mostly during the dry months when not taking care of crop. Girls have been known to do it, but not as much. Boys were given their first stick when they are about 4 or 5 years old. Blows are usually aimed for the head and if a strike hits he yells "Yivume" which means "admit that the stick has reached you". If one successfully parries or blocks a strike they yell “Hlala” which means “You are foiled”.

Nguyen Loc, Master

Vietnamese - Developed "Vovinam Viet Vo Dao" in 1938.

Ni

Japanese - Two.

Ni Ju ( ju)

Japanese - 20.

Ni Ju Ichi ( ju ee-chee)

Japanese - 21.

Nian Jing

Chinese - Sticky energy.

Nihon (knee-hone)

Nihon is another name for Japan. It was a word that Japanese scholars used from chinese words when they first started studying the Chinese in 670 AD.

Nihon Jujutsu (knee-hone ju-jut-su)

Japanese - Nihon Jujutsu is a Japanese art that took techniques from many different old schools of Jiujitsu. Techniques are arranged in order to maximize learning. The emphasis in training is on balance which increases speed and power. Using physiological weak points an opponent is controlled with minimum energy used. Control is taught rather than excessive force.

Nihon Kaifuku Anma (knee-hone)

Japanese - Japanese restorative massage.

Nihon Shoki (knee-hone)

Japanese - Chronicles of Japan.

Nihondake (knee-hone- )

Japanese - Japanese bambu.

Nijushiho

Japanese - Shorin ryu kata (a.k.a. "niseishi").

Nin (nin)

Japanese - Patience. It can also imply perseverance or stealth.

Ninja (nin-ja)

Japanese - One who practises ninjutsu.

Ninja To (nin-ja )

Japanese - Means "sword of Ninja." It is a sword that is shorter than the Katana, which was convenient when fighting in small spaces. The sheath of the sword could be used as a snorkel, which allowed the Ninja to hide under water for a long time.

Ninjitsu (nin-jit-su)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu.

Ninjutsu (nin-jut-su)

Japanese - Ninjutsu (a.k.a. "Ninjitsu", "The Art of the Ninja", "Shitojutsu", "Koshijutsu", "Koppojutsu", "Hichojutsu", "Ninpo", "Ninpo Taijutsu" (which means "body methods"), and many others during the medieval period) is usually translated as "art of stealth." It is the art of the Ninja or the legendary shadow warriors of Japan. The Ninjutsu is very misinterpreted by most people. Ninjutsu is more espionage and assassination than martial arts. In some Ninjutsu systems they study many martial arts and become very good but the main objective of all Ninjutsu systems is espionage and assassination. The ninja believe in cross training and training in all martial arts to get a flavor of everything. Ninpo is a little bit different. It is more spiritual and philosophical than Ninjutsu. A side note is that training is usually done with partners so that timing and distancing can be done correctly.

Ninpo (nin-poe)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu.

Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mute Jinen Ryu

Swedish - Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mute Jinen Ryu is a Swedish martial art created in the late 70's by "Bo F. Munthe." It is about 90% Ninjutsu and the rest is a mix of Judo, Kempo, and Aikijutsu.

Ninpo Taijutsu (nin-poe tie-jut-su)

Japanese - See Ninjutsu.

Nippon

Nippon is another name for Japan. It was a word that Japanese scholars used from chinese words when they first started studying the Chinese in 670 AD.

Niseishi ( -say-she)

Japanese - Alternative name for "Nijushiho."

Nito

Japanese - Two swords. A.k.a. "nitto."

Nitto

Japanese - Two swords. Also seen it spelled "nito."

Nitto Jutsu ( jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term meaning two sword combat.

No

Japanese - Ability, talent, or skill.

No Mind Concept

Chinese - The Tao state of mind ot perform without thinking.

Noi Moon

Chinese - Inside area.

Nonoy Gallano

Philippino - Created CCEKA.

Noritsu

Japanese - Efficiency.

Norris, Chuck

American - He created Chun Kuk Do. Chuck Norris is a one of the most famous martial artists of all time due to American Movies.

Noto

Japanese - Return of the blade to its scabbard (part of 4 of 4 stages of sword mechanics that are emphasized in Iaijutsu).

Nuba Stick Fighting

African - Nuba Stick Fighting is a famous tradition in Nuba. They use a stick and a shield and the sport is always carried out at the end of Autumn and the beginning of the harvest. Stick Fighting is a part of the ceremonies that follow the harvest and thank god for the food. The fights occur at these festivals, can be an invite from one tribe to another, and can also be a man, aged in the upper teens, can hold the hands of his rival’s fiancee for a couple of minutes or cut her bracelets. Every fighter ties ribbons of thick cloths or torn blankets around their body to lessen the impact of the strike. Some fighters put hats of mud or seeds around their head for protection. If one of the fighers is badly hurt, he will be compensated with a symbolic reparation, such as a cow. Because of the dangerousness of stick fighting, the South Kordofan Advisory Council has restricted it in recent years. During celebrations there are demonstrations, but the old style is rarely seen today.

Nubian Wrestling

African - Nubian Wrestling is said to be an art that possibly started it all. With evidence that dates back to roughly 2300 B.C. But of course, many arts supposedly started it all. I couldn't find solid descriptions of this art anywhere, the only thing I could find bascially says it's similar to roman-greco style except in Nubian they use the whole body for the takedown.

Nukite (new-key-tay)

Japanese - Spear hand.

Nukitsuke (new-key- )

Japanese - Draw (part of 1 of 4 stages of sword mechanics that are emphasized in Iaijutsu).

Nule Toe

Chinese - Female students.

Nunchaku (noon-chaw-kuu)

Japanese - Rice flail. Nunchucks

Nunchaku Jutsu (noon-chaw-kuu jut-su)

Japanese - A generic term meaning techniques of the Flail or Nunchucks.

Nung

Thailand - 1.

Nyukyo No Jutsu ( no jut-su)

Japanese - A part of Ninjutsu. It involves the correct timing of entering an enemy camp.

Nyunan Shin

Japanese - Soft hearted.

O

Korean - Korean for 5th.

O Sensei

Japanese - Means "grest teacher." The "O" indicates respect of the chief instructor of a system. This is mostly associated with the founder of Aikido, Uyeshiba Morihei.

Obere Ansetzen

German - Means "over attack." Attack over the opponent's guard.

Obi (oh-be)

Japanese - Belt or sash.

Obi Otoshi (oh-be)

Japanese - Hand techniques.

Obi Tori (oh-be tore-ee)

Japanese - Techniques using your belt or sash.

Oblique Kick

Chinese - Chum Kil 45 degree angle kick.

Odachi (oh-dah-chee)

Japanese - Means long sword. See Tachi.

Ohzutsu

Japanese - Mortar.

Oi

Chinese - Outside.

Oi

Japanese - Lunge.

Oi Moon

Chinese - Outside area.

Oido De Caburata Arnis

Philippino - Oido De Caburata Arnis is a complete Philippino art that was founded by "Abraham Gubaton." It utilizes short/long sticks, blades, and empty handed combat. It is said that "Tapado" has evolved from Oido De Caburata Arnis.

Oizuki ( -zoo-key)

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

Okinawate (o-key-now-a-tay)

Japanese - "Hand of Okinawa."

Okuden

Japanese - "Inner" teachings.

Olisi

Philippino - Stick.

Olisi Hay

Philippino - Sparring with sticks.

Olistrisimo

Philippino - See Kali Ilustrisimo.

Olva

African - Olva is an African wreslting art from Senegal.

Omori Ryu Iai ( rue )

Japanese - Omori Ryu Iai is a popular modern style of Iaido that is comprised of 11 forms. It was developed in the 17th century from Eishin Ryu Iai. All but one form start from the full kneeling posture. The one exception is the walking posture called Koranto or tiger stalking sword.

Omote

Japanese - Outside.

One Inch Palm

Chinese - Generating a large amount of power in an inch of space.

One Inch Punch

Chinese - Generating a large amount of power in an inch of space.

Onkeibo Chochen

Japanese - Created Jikiden Ryu.

Onna

Japanese - Woman.

Ono Ha Itto Ryu

Japanese - Ono Ha Itto Ryu is a Japanese Kenjutsu art created around 1630. It was originally founded by Ito Ittosai Kagehisa and called Itto Ryu. It was revised by Ono Jirouemon Tadaaki and called Ono Ha Itto Ryu. It deals with the Kodachi and Odachi (short and long sword). It also uses something called Habiki. I have not been able to find out what Habiki refers to yet.

Ono Jirouemon Tadaaki

Japanese - Ono Jirouemon Tadaaki revised the art "Itto Ryu" and called it "Ono Ha Itto Ryu".

Ono Shokan

Japanese - Created the Japanese art "Kurama Ryu" between 1573-1593.

Onshinjutsu ( -shin-jut-su)

Japanese - Art of invisibility.

Oo

Korean - Right.

Oom Yung Doe

Chinese - See Chung Moo Doe.

Opo

Philippino - Respectful form of saying "yes".

Oracion

Philippino - A prayer for protection.

Ordabis

Philippino - Backhand strike.

Ordonez, Frank

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

Oryonkwon

Korean - Fist of five kinds.

Osae Komi (oh-saw-ee koh-mee)

Japanese - Hold down.

Oshepkov, B.S.

Russian - Developed Sambo in the early 20th century.

Othismos

Greek - A name for hand to hand combat in a Hoplite battle.

Otta

Indian - Means wooden club.

Out Play

British - Refers to the tripping and kicking techniques in wrestling.

Outer Gate Punch

Chinese - A Vertical Fist starting from the secondary line and going to the center.

Owari Kan Ryu ( kahn rue)

Japanese - Owari Kan Ryu is a Japanese art that was created around 1671 by Tsuda Gonnojo Taira Nobuyuki. It studies Sojutsu (spear techniques) and Kenjutsu (sword techniques). Though the Su Yari (regular spear) is used the primary spear is the Kuda Yari. It is a spear incased in a metal tube. You push the spear through and the tube spirals the spear giving it more force and power to hit with. In Kenjutsu both the Kodachi and Odachi (short and long sword) are used.

Owari Kan Ryu Sojutsu ( kahn rue so-jut-su)

Japanese - Owari Kan Ryu Sojutsu is a Japanese spear martial art that uses a type of spear called Kuda Yari or "Tube Spear." The Kuda is a spear that is used by sliding the shaft through a kuda, a metal tube or pipe. Normally, when thrusting a spear, it will thrust in a straight line. However, the Kuda and shaft are manipulated to use Engetsu, or "Crescent Moon", and the spear will enter the target twirling in a circle that is about 6 inches in diameter. The Kuda is built to have very little friction, so you get great thrusting speed and with more speed comes greater thrusting range.

Oyayubi (oh-yah-you-be)

Japanese - Thumb.

Oyo

Japanese - Application.

Pa Chum Do

Chinese - 8 chop Butterfly Sword form. A.k.a. "Bart Jarm Dao."

Pa Kua

Chinese - See "Pa Kua Chang Kung Fu."

Pa Kua Chang Kung Fu

Chinese - Pa Kua Chang ("Chang" and also be replaced with "Zhang") Kung Fu is also known as "PaKua", "Pa Qua", "PaQua", "Ba Gua", "BaGua", "Ba Gwa", "BaGwa", and various others. Originally the art was called Chuan Chang meaning "Turning Palm." This is one of the 3 sisters, or 3 original internal Chinese arts, and stems from Northern China. It means "Eight Trigram" and was derived from the philosophy of the I Ching (Book of Changes). Open hand strikes are emphasized over closed fist, but striking surface can be anything from fingertip to the heel. There are no fixed stances and motion is constant and the footwork is very dynamic.

Pa Kuialua

Hawaiian - See Lua.

Pa Qua

Chinese - See "Pa Kua Chang Kung Fu."

Paa

Philippino - Foot.

Paawas

Philippino - To parry.

Paayon

Philippino - Flowing - Go with the force.

Pababa

Philippino - Downward.

Pag Galang

Philippino - Salutation or show of respect.

Pagsasanay

Philippino - Training.

Pagsilang

Philippino - Birth or sunrise.

Pagsisisi

Philippino - Atonement or repentance.

Pahalwani

Indian - See Indian Wrestling.

Pahimsug

Philippino - Exercises or calisthenics.

Pahisa

Philippino - A slashing motion.

Pahl

Korean - Arm.

Pahoa

Hawaiian - Single edge dagger.

Pai

Chinese - Style or method. Also is a system or school of thought, family style.

Pai Lum

Chinese - See White Dragon.

Paikot

Philippino - Rotate.

Paiwas

Philippino - To avoid.

Pak Gek

Chinese - Foot stamping deflection.

Pak Hok Pai

Chinese - Pak Hok Pai is the Tibetan version of White Crane Kung Fu.

Pak In Shyuk, Grandmaster

Korean - Created "Tae Geuk Do."

Pak Mei

Chinese - Creator of White Eyebrow (a.k.a. "Pak Mei") Kung Fu.

Pak Mei Kung Fu

Chinese - White Eyebrow Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Pak Mei") was created by a Taoist monk named "Pak Mei" and it was nicknamed "White Eyebrow" during the Ching dynasty. It is one of the few styles that combines Taoist with Shaolin. "Chi Kung" is used and incorporated into every technique. It is fast paced, aggressive, and sophisticated. The techniques are from short to mid-range and offer an assortment of kicks. A distinguishing characteristic is that one hand is always by the other elbow. It is said to be a forbidden kung Fu system because Pak Mei killed 4 brother monks to test the effectiveness. It is number 16 on the Tiger Kung Fu list.

Pak Sao

Chinese - Slap Deflection. Parrying.

Pak Sow

Chinese - See Pak Sao.

Pakal

Philippino - Ice pick grip.

Pakchigi

Korean - Pakchigi is a style that got popular in all of Korea and a part of China. It first appeared in the 16th century in Northwest Korea. It was based on Elbows, shoulders and the head. The most known technique was using the plait (at the time an obligatory part of the mair-cut) like a lash. Usually tied to the end of the plait was a sharp comb or metal weight.

Paklewani

Iranian - Paklewani is an Iranian style wrestling that has been around for more than 1000 years.

Pal

Korean - Korean for 8th.

Pal

Spanish - This is a Catalan long stick.

Pal Gye Chung

Chinese - At one time another name for the art "Chung Moo Doe".

Palabas

Philippino - Outward.

Palakas

Philippino - Strengthening.

Palakas Pulso

Philippino - Wrist-strengthening exercises.

Palad

Philippino - Palm of the hand.

Palis

Philippino - Sweep or sweeping parry.

Palis Patid

Philippino - A sweeping throw.

Palisut

Philippino - To scoop.

Palisut Sut

Philippino - Skipping strike.

Palit

Philippino - Change or exchange.

Palit Kamay

Philippino - Change or exchange grip.

Palit Palit

Philippino - Give and take drills.

Palitan

Philippino - Alternating.

Palkup

Korean - Elbow.

Palmak

Korean - Forearm.

Palo

Philippino - To strike.

Palo

Spanish - Stick.

Palo Baston

Spanish - Palo Baston is a Spanish art of stick fighting or fencing.

Palo Boyero

Spanish - Cowherd’s Stick.

Palo Camellero

Spanish - Camelherd’s Stick.

Palo Canario

Spanish - Canarian Stick.

Palo Chico

Spanish - Short Stick.

Palo Corto

Spanish - Close Range.

Palo Grande

Spanish - Large Stick. It is longer than one's height and can reach 4 meters.

Palo Medio

Spanish - Medium Stick.

Palua Puili

Hawaiian - Double club.

Paluan

Philippino - Exchange of strikes.

Palusut

Philippino - To pass through. Technique of evading and passing through.

Pama A

Philippino - Footwork.

Pamatory

Philippino - Potentially fatal blows.

Pamuok

Philippino - Hand-to-hand fighting.

Pana

Philippino - Projectile in assorted sizes.

Panabas

Philippino - Ax style weapon.

Panache

French - The combination of Canne and Savate.

Panadiakan

Philippino - Kicking, kneeing, use of the shin.

Panananadata

Philippino - Panananadata is a Philippino martial art taught in the "Tagalog" region.

Pananandata

Philippino - Study of the weapons of the Philippines.

Pananjakman

Philippino - Pananjakman is the Phillipino art of kicking. It is not eye candy like the art of Tae Kwon Do, but it is very effective. The kicks are done with the point, heel, and shin. The most popular targets are the shin, knee, thigh, and groin.

panantukan

Philippino - Panantukan (aka Suntukan) Is A Phillipino Boxing Art. It Is Usually Practiced Without Gloves And Uses Most Of The Upper Body Weapons Available With Fist, Forearm, Elbow, And Head. The Goal Is To Neutralize The Opponents' Body Or Parts And Is Known As Limb Destruction. They Strike Many Nerve Points And Muscle Tissue And Partial Paralysis Occurs In The Limb. Though Most Of The Strikes Go Straight For The Limbs, The Spine, Ribs, And Neck Are Also Common Targets. Another Common Technique Is Ramming With The Shoulder.

Panastas

Philippino - To slash.

Panata

Philippino - A devotion.

Pancration

Greek - See Pankration.

Pancratium

Greek - See Pankration.

Pandeka Mihar G = Sentak

Indonesian - Pandeka Mihar G = Sentak (a.k.a. "PM G=Sentak") is an Indonesian art created by Pandeka Mihar. It is based on slow elegant moves alternating with quick snapping attacks, developed from natural reflexes. Art and sport are equally important. There is heavy emphasis on flexibility.

Pang Ikyas

Philippino - Evasion or dodge.

Pang Olisi

Philippino - Stick fighting.

Pang Ubot

Philippino - Hold or grip.

Pangahilos

Philippino - Paralyzing blocks, strikes, and kicks.

Pangamot

Philippino - Pangamot (means "hand") is a Philippino empty handed art created by "Ciriaco Cacoy Canete." It is also a part of "Black Eagle Eskrima." It requires fully coordinated and rhythmic movements of the defender's entire body to bring about the opponent's defeat through disarms (Panganaw) and throws.

Panganaw

Philippino - Weapon disarms.

Pangandam

Philippino - On-guard or ready position.

Pani Il

Philippino - Footwork.

Pangilog

Philippino - Disarming.

Panibago

Philippino - New or a revival.

Panimban

Philippino - Balance.

Panipis

Philippino - To skim or cut thinly.

Pankration

Greek - Pankration (a.k.a. Pancration, Pancratium, and Pankratium) is the Greek Ancient version of no holds barred fighting. It has since evolved into a full and total martial art as well as one of Japans most popular events (Pancrase). This art includes striking, throwing, and grappling making it a very versatile art.

Pankratium

Greek - See Pankration.

Pansariling Supporta

Philippino - Self defense.

Panther Kung Fu

Chinese - See Leopard.

Panthra

Indian - This is a single movement that Gatka is based on.

Panukad

Philippino - Fighting stance.

Pao Chuan

Chinese - Pounding - Fire element (Heart and Sm. Intestine)(Also secondary fire correspondence to Pericardium and Triple Warmer).

Papasok

Philippino - Inward.

Park Kee Youl

Korean - Founded Ryongkido in mid 900 A.D.

Parker, Master Ed

American - Developed American Kenpo.

Partisan (pärt-zn)

French - A pole weapon that has a blade on the end with lateral projections.

Parusa

Philippino - Punishment.

Pasada De Contra

Philippino - Pass and hit.

Pasok

Philippino - To enter, inside or on target.

Passai (paw-saw-ee)

Japanese - Alternative name for the Shorin Ryu kata "Bassai."

Passchen, Johann Georg

German - Developed Passchen's Ringen.

Passchen's Ringen

German - Passchen's Ringen is a German grappling art created in the 1600's by Johann Georg Passchen. It includes clawing attacks to the throat, punches, elbow strikes to the head, and kicks to the knees. In some ways it resembles modern Wing Chun. Most action takes place in the punching and trapping ranges.

Passive Hand

Chinese - Guarding or deflecting by position.

Pasulong

Philippino - Forward.

Pasungkit

Philippino - To thrust upward.

Pataas

Philippino - Upward.

Patalim

Philippino - Dagger or blade weapon.

Patalon

Philippino - Jumping or multi-level strikes.

Patibong

Philippino - To trap.

Patid

Philippino - To trip.

Patricio Mena

Philippino - Founded Doblete Rapillon.

Patusok

Philippino - A thrusting motion.

Paulit Ulit

Philippino - Repetitive.

Pauyon

Philippino - Go-with-the force technique.

Payit

Indian - Practices.

Payong

Philippino - Umbrella movement.

Payong Sa Itaas

Philippino - Upper umbrella block.

Peart

Thailand - 8.

Peart

Thailand - 8.

Pehlivan

Turkish - What you call an oil wrestler.

Pek Choy

Chinese - Downward hammer fist.

Peking

Chinese - Peking is a sub-style of "Shuai Chiao". Peking uses smaller movements emphasizing the hold position and keeping the opponent's away from you.

Pekiti

Philippino - Close range.

Pekiti Tirsia

Philippino - Pekiti Tirsia (means "to cut in small pieces, up close") (a.k.a. "Doce Methodos") is a Philippino stickfighting art that was created by "Conrado Tortal." It is a short range style that uses the legs, hips, and back in every strike. Pekiti Tirsia is an offensive, aggressive style that is great at moving from one range to another. It is based mostly on the knife and also uses a normal length cane. It uses Solo/doble Baston, Solo/doble Espada, Bankow, Espada y Daga, Daga y Daga Knife to Knife (both single and double), and Mano y Mano.

Pencak

Indonesian - Interchangable with Pentjak.

Pencak Silat

Indonesian - See Pentjak Silat.

Peng Chuan

Chinese - Penetrating - Wood element (Liver and Gall Bladder).

Peng Jing

Chinese - Exploring energy.

Penn Baz

French - The traditional walking stick from the French region Brittany.

Pentjak Silat

Indonesian - Pentjak Silat is a general term used to describe all arts indigenous to Indonesia and means "The Formal Movements or Choreography (Pentjak) of Fighting (Silat)". Most styles are weapons based but those that have empty-handed techniques are derived from the same forms as the weapons. Most styles do not have much kicking, but they have sophisticated footwork. Usually kicking is taught separately from handwork and isn't integrated till after they have mastered both individually. A lot of their techniques have been borrowed from the Chinese and Indians. All styles also have an even balance of defensive and offensive techniques.

Pereira, Antonio P.

American - Created Miyama Ryu Ju Jitsu in 1960.

Peshrev

Turkish - The start of an oil wrestling match.

Pestana, Pedro

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

Petit Baton

French - Single handed, stick that the length corresponds to the length of the forearm. It is fitted with a leather strap.

Peul

African - Peul is a martial art from Guinee Africa.

Phoenix Eye

Chinese - See Fong Ngan.

Phoenix Eye Punch

Chinese - Punch putting emphasis on the middle knuckle. Four knuckle punch.

Pi Chuan

Chinese - Splitting - Metal element (Lung and Lg. Intestine).

Piga

Philippino - To squeeze or wring.

Pigil

Philippino - Jamming.

Piglas

Philippino - To struggle or resist.

Pike

American - Long spear used by infantry.

Pikon

Philippino - One who is easily upset.

Piktos

Philippino - A snap strike.

Pila

Italian - Pila is an Italian martial art of stick fighting.

Pilay

Philippino - Sprain or dislocation. Lame or crippled at the legs.

Pilum

American - A Roman, light, well=balanced throwing spear.

Pinahandog

Philippino - Diagonal downward strike.

Pinan (Pee-nahn)

Japanese - Training kata, meaning "peaceful mind" (a.k.a. "Heian").

Pinasaka

Philippino - Diagonal upward strike.

Pinasaka Tuhod

Philippino - Rising knee strike.

Pinatag

Philippino - Horizontal strike.

Pinatindog

Philippino - Vertical downward strike.

Pinid

Philippino - Closed position.

Pintok

Philippino - A wrist snap strike.

Pinuti

Philippino - Long Visayan sword.

Pioneer Stage

Korean - There have been 3 stages of evolution in Korean Martial arts since WW2. This is the 1st (1945-1960). Many martial art masters that trained overseas returned home after the was and intertrained with some masters that stayed in Korea.

Pistoian

French - A late 16th century relative to the rapier.

Pito

Philippino - 7.

Planchada

Philippino - A horizontal strike.

Plansada

Philippino - A horizontal cut/strike.

Plong

Thailand - Quarterstaff.

Plum Blossom

Chinese - Plum Blossom ("Mei Hua") Mantis Kung Fu is a northern style of Praying mantis. It stresses the plum-flower fist strategies. 3 or 5 staccato punches are used in sequence and a fist is preferred to open hands. They use six combinations or Six Harmony that combines three Yin and three Yang principles to evade or absorb an attack softly and retaliate in a hard manner.

PM G=Sentak

Indonesian - See Pandeka Mihar G = Sentak.

Po

Philippino - A suffix denoting respect.

Po Pei Terng

Chinese - Butterfly palms.

Poekoelan

Indonesian - Pukulan (a.k.a. Poekoelan is a Dutch Indonesian word meaning "To Hit." It refers to martial arts in general.

Pogakwon

Korean - Fist of cannon strike.

Pohaku

Hawaiian - Stone.

Polearm

American - Is another name for the halberd.

Poleaxe

American - Is another name for the halberd.

Polo U

Hawaiian - Long spears (6 feet to 18 feet).

Poon Kiu

Chinese - Inward & downward circle block.

Prakcion

Philippino - To react faster than the opponent.

Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Chinese - Praying Mantis Kung Fu (a.k.a. "Tang Lang Chuan") imitates the insect Praying Mantis (obviously). Around the time of the mid 1600's "Wang Lang" founded the Praying mAntis style based on a mantis he captured. After his death, 4 disciples, each claiming to have superior innovations, sought to be realesed from the founding school. The master granted permission as long as each name their own style according to the markings on the back of their personally captured mantis. There are many other styles of Mantis Kung Fu, some claim to be distinct and some are known to be sub-branches of others. The 4 known distinct styles (in no particular order) are "Seven Star", "Plum Flower", "Kwon Pan", and "Tai Chi" (as in Tai Praying Mantis).

Presas Style

Philippino - See Modern Arnis.

Prese

Italian - Close combat.

Prudencio Undo (or Ondo) Caburnay

Philippino - Created Lapunti Arnis De Abanico with his father "Filemon Caburnay."

Pugil Stick Fighting

American - Pugil Stick Fighting is an American art that uses a stick that is rifle length. The ends are foam padded, they use football helmets and vests. This art is used to train soldiers on bayonet fighting.

Pugilism

British - See Bare Knuckle Boxing.

Pugilist

British - A Bare Knuckle Boxer.

Pukpok

Philippino - To hammer or pummel.

Pukulan

Indonesian - Pukulan (a.k.a. Poekoelan is a Dutch Indonesian word meaning "To Hit." It refers to martial arts in general.

Pukulan Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara

American - See Bukti Negara.

Pulmudo

Korean - Pulmudo is a Buddhist style similar to Chinese styles. It has "soft" hand techniques with palms open. The moves are performed slowly and in circles.

Pulso

Philippino - Pulse or wrist.

Puluhan

Philippino - Handle or butt.

Puma Kung Fu

Chinese - See Leopard.

Punong Guro

Philippino - Head teacher & founder of system.

Punyal

Philippino - Dagger.

Punyo

Philippino - Butt of stick or any weapon.

Purring

British - Purring is a British unarmed kicking martil art.

Push Hands

Chinese - Tai Chi sticky hands. Mostly circular, but also linear.

Pwangai Noon

Japanese - The name Pwangai-noon (spelling may not be accurate) was used to describe Uechi Ryu Karate and means "half hard, half soft."

Pyrrhic Dance

Greek - Pyrrhic Dance is a Greek armed and unarmed war-dance, similar to modern karate kata (formal exercises).

Python

Chinese - Python is a dead Kung Fu style from long ago. It relied on the leopard fist for its pinpoint strikes and also included grappling. You can see some this style in modern Snake Kung Fu.

Source

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