| Abaniko |
Arnis striking technique using a stick and resembling a fan motion. |
| Abregana, Jamie |
Professor Jaime Abregana, Jr., is the Founder of the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society. The Hawaii Martial Arts International Society brings together talented, knowledgeable, and experienced martial artists who work cooperatively to enhance the level of integrity and respect accorded to the martial arts. The purpose of the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding martial artists worldwide and to inspire and encourage younger generations to reach for high levels of achievement. |
| Age |
Rising. |
| Age tsuki |
Rising punch. |
| Age uke |
Rising block. Also known as a high or upper block. |
| Ai |
Translated as 'harmony,' this term is most commonly associated with aikido, where one combines their energy with that of their opponents. |
| Aiki |
'Harmony meeting.' When one combines an opponents' energy with their own for control. |
| Aikido |
A martial art developed by Uyeshiba Morihei in the 1930's. Based on aikijutsu, aikido is considered a non-agressive art, using the opponents' energy against them. |
| Aikijutsu |
'Technique of harmonious spirit.' A branch of ancient jujutsu from which aikido was developed. |
| Aite |
'Opponent' or 'partner.' An adversary in a contest. |
| Aiuchi |
'Mutual striking down or simultaneous point.' A simultaneous score by both competitors in the sport aspects of Japanese martial arts. |
| American Kenpo |
(1) An updated and all-inclusive version of Kenpo, based on logic and practicality, that has been designed to cope with the mode of fighting prevalent on our streets today. (2) A term commandeered by, and credited to Ed Parker. |
| Angel, Lou |
The Founders advisor and Founder of the NCMA/Tenshi Goju Kai. Lou Angel is a Judan with over 50 years of martial arts experience and holds the title of Hanshi. |
| Antei |
'Balance,' 'stability,' or 'equilibrium.' |
| Anyo |
'Form.' Dance-like techniques practiced in the Filipino art of arnis. |
| Ap |
Front. |
| Ap Chagi |
'Front kick.' Also known as apcha busigi (front snap kick.) |
| Arbir |
An indonesian halberd weapon of pentjak-silat approximately five feet in length that features a shallow groove in the plane of the blade running the length of the shaft. |
| Arit |
A sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, used in pentjak-silat. |
| Arnis |
'Harness of the hand.' A Filpino martial art, also known as eskrima and kali, centering around stick, blade and empty hand combat. |
| Ashi |
Leg or foot. |
| Ashi ate |
'Foot strikes' or 'leg strikes.' |
| Ashi barai |
Leg sweep. Also known as ashi harai. |
| Ashi gatami |
Leg lock. |
| Ashi guruma |
Leg wheel. |
| Ashi hishigi |
Leg crush. |
| Ashi kubi |
Ankle. |
| Ashi kubi hishigi |
Ankle crush. |
| Ashi no ura |
Sole of the foot. |
| Ashi sabaki |
'Foot work' or 'foot movement.' |
| Ashi waza |
Foot techniques. |
| Atama |
Head, or more specifically, top of the head. |
| Ate |
Striking. To strike. |
| Atemi |
Body striking. |
| Atemi waza |
Striking techniques. |
| Au |
To encounter an opponent in any Japanese martial arts contest. |
