Blitz Forum Dictionary

[drgndrew]

good Idea or not,

Basically I thought It would be advantageous to have a reference thread for defining various words, concepts, abbreviations and so on.
To keep it easy to read and to find terms, I suggest we use a standard format such as

Term = definition

I'll start the ball rolling with a couple of basic ones, if you think it would be beneficial please feel free to add to the thread. please remember that not every one will agree on a specific definition, if you post a definition contra to a previous one simply explain that the interpretation is different because.....

RBSD = Reality Based Self Defence; a system of self protection and training methodologies based on the realities of violence as it actually occurs in the real world.

TMA = Traditional Martial Arts; a system of Martial arts perceived to be of "traditional" in nature, including carryover traditions and values from previous practitioners. eg's include Karate, Judo , Ju Jutsu, Kung Fu. usually they are limited to oriental Martial Arts Systems, but has recently been extended to western combat systems that are traditional in nature.

MMA = Mixed Martial Arts; A relatively new system of combat primarily sport oriented, consisting of a mixture of fighting systems. common sub systems include Muay Thai, Bjj, Boxing, Wrestling among others. primarily is a mix of grappling and striking arts to provide proficiency in all ranges of combat. eg UFC. PRIDE, XFC etc

Street = Combat outside of training that is not sporting in nature: it is violence occurring in the real world and is not limited to the actual street. it occurs any where outside of the dojo gym or combat arena. the street is the arena of self defence.

Clinch = Vertical or standing grappling where one or both combatants have hold of the other. The range where clinching occurs.

over to you guys My missus wants a cuddle, now should that be a love clinch.

[Dean Whittle]

Is this what you mean Drew?

Common Martial Arts Definitions
TPC (Toilet Paper Certification): - This is when an Instructor gives out certificates faster than toilet paper sheets. Usually handed out so fast that the recipients feel that they are actually achieving something even though all they've done is taken off their shoes at the door. For higher ranks the certificates are quilted for comfort and smell like fresh lavender.

Run-like-fuk-su - common technique used by practitioners when they realise that they can't fight even though they spent years studying their art in a foreign country and thousands of dollars on TPC.

Splakrunch - the sound a practitioner’s nose makes when he fails to properly defend against a real street attack, they then resort to run-like-fuk-su

Time Traveller - someone who leaves home as a shodan and returns from a 2 week holiday overseas as a godan

Promotion Cold - common ailment contracted by Time Travellers, whereby Traveller gains a few dan rankings over the space of a common cold incubation period. Example: “Achooo! Oh, I’m a 5th Dan now…”

Defection Flu - another common ailment usually infecting new black belts, results in shodan abandoning their teacher, stealing as many senior students as he can and opening new dojo.

ShiraShodan - artificially aged black belt, usually washed and then dragged behind a truck to achieve desired look (ie faded and unravelling). A very impressive addition to a uniform for those under 25 years old. Commonly used by Time Travellers after a Promotion Cold and the Defection Flu.

Super Soaker - high pressure/ranking water pistol/person that spouts nonsense about fighting even though they've never been in a fight. Once the water has gone, goes back to the bucket (Hollywood movies) for a refill of new nonsense.

Hara - term used by the Japanese to describe the "seat" of Ki which is commonly thought to reside in the stomach. Used my many older Instructors to explain why they are obese, eg I have a strong ki flow, so I have a big hara...

Used by LEOs - term used by Instructors to promote up-coming seminar - really means that said Instructor once saw a film where a guy performed one of the exact same technique he teaches OR the Instructor has a student who is in the Police.

Has trained Navy Seals - another promotional term, really means they used to work at Sea World and once tried to encourage a marine mammal to balance a ball on its nose in return for a fish. The seal in question was probably not Navy but rather more likely a shade of grey or brown.

TKD - many many years ago used to mean Tae Kwon Do. Now stands for "taking kids dancing".

McDojo - a place where, for $5 an hour, parents can leave their kids with a fat man in a white suit who'll teach them how to wave their arms and legs round in pretty patterns.

Fit boxing/body combat/tae bo - something "career women" do in their lunch hour in the mistaken belief that they can use it to fight off rapists.

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[Makiwara]

Very common

Defection Flu - another common ailment usually infecting new black belts, results in shodan abandoning their teacher, stealing as many senior students as he can and opening new dojo.

[Tai Chi Tank]

The Romantic - Someone who has seen a few Bruce Lee movies, a little bit of Chuck Norris and wants to learn to fight like a movie star. However, when they realise take a class or two and realise the actual hard work and patience needed to do so, they give up and go back to watching movies.

[Jim Papadopoulos]

very funny Dean

[MadMatt]

very funny Dean

I agree

[magpie]

karate do - empty handed way

shihan - master

sensei - teacher

sempai - senior student

kohai - junior student

dojo - training hall

obi - belt

seiza - kneel

mokuso - meditate

rei - bow

yoi - ready

hajime - begin

yame - stop

naote - relax

hidari - left

migi - right

jodan - upper

chudan - middle

gedan - lower

dachi - stance

zuki - punch

uchi - strike

uke - block

geri - kick

tai sabaki - body shifting

yori ashi - foot shifting

STRIKES :

kazama zuki - jab

choku zuki - straight punch

oi zuki - lunge punch

gyaku zuki - reverse punch

ura zuki - close punch (upper cut)

kagi zuki - hook punch

mawashi zuki - roundhouse punch

yama zuki - mountain punch

yoko zuki - side punch

s*** zuki - inverted punch

ippon ken - one knuckle strike

uraken - back fist

tetsui - hammer fist

empi uchi - elbow strike

nukite-zuki - spear hand strike

shuto - knife hand

shuto-zuki - sword hand strike

BLOCKS :

jodan age uke - upper rising block

jodan tetsui zuki - upper hammer fist

gedan uke - lower block

kake wake uke - reverse wedge block

haishu-uke - back hand block

soto uke - inward middle block

uchi uke - outward middle block

morote uke - augmented block

teisho oshi uke - pressing palm heal block

shuto-uke - sword hand block

juji-uke - X block

STANCES :

zenkutsu dachi - front stance

kokutsu dachi - back stance

kiba dachi - horse stance

fudo dachi - rooted stance

neko ashi dachi - cat stance

hangetsu dachi - hourglass stance

KICKS :

hiza geri - knee strike

mae geri - front kick

yoko geri keage - side snap kick

yoko geri kekomi - side thrust kick

fumakomi - stomp kick

mika zuki geri - crescent kick

mawashi geri - round kick

tobi geri - jump kick

ni mae geri - double front kick

ushiro geri kekomi - back thrust kick

KATA TERMS :

gedan-barai - down block

chudan oi zuki - middle lunge punch

chudan uchi uke - inside outward block

tetsui zuki - hammer fist strike

shuto uke - sword hand block

shuto zuki - sword hand strike

tai-sabaki - body shifting

jodan oi zuki - upper lunge punch

jodan age uke - upper rising block

yoko geri keage - side snapping kick

mae geri keage - front snapping kick

chudan uraken - middle back fist

chudan nukite zuki - middle spear hand strike

chudan gyaku zuki - middle reverse punch

morote chudan uchi uke - augmented middle inside outward block

jodan soto uke - upper forearm strike

morote gedan uchi uke - augmented lower inside outward block

morote s*** zuki - augmented upper inverted punch

chudan teisho yoko uke - middle side palm heel block

chudan yoko zuki - middle side punch

ni jodan s*** zuki - double inverted upper punch

chudan tsukami uke - middle grasping block

chudan osae uke - middle pressing block

chudan mae empi uchi - middle forward elbow strike

chudan keito uke - middle chicken head block

hitosashiyubi gedan nukite - lower index finger spear hand

shuto gedan barai - lower sword hand strike

washide jodan uchi - upper eagle strike

jodan mae geri keage - upper front snapping kick

chudan uraken - middle back fist

chudan hiza geri - middle knee strike

chudan mika zuki geri - middle crescent kick

chudan mawashi zuki - middle round house punch

jodan shuto juji uke - upper open hand X block

ni yoko chudan zuki - double middle side punch

chudan-tate-shuto-uchi-uke -middle level vertical inside outward sword hand block

chudan choku zuki - middle straight punch

ni jodan uke - double rising block

hidari ashi dachi - left legged stance

chudan uchi otoshi - middle falling block

jodan yoko uchi barai - upper side sweeping block

sho koko bo uke - tiger mouth block

chudan oi zuki maeude hineri - middle lunge punch with turning forearm

jodan tate mawashi uchi - upper vertical roundhouse strike

naname s*** ni oshinobasu - double downward oblique push

gedan gassho uke - lower double palm heel block

sankaku tobi - triangle jump

chudan nakadaka ippon ken - middle one knuckle strike

jodan age nihon nukite-zuki - upper two finger spear hand strike

haishu uke - back hand block

jodan kensei - upper palm feint

[drgndrew]

Good stuff Magie, thats the type of info I envisioned,

not that i don't think there is room for the comedy.

[magpie]

Hi Drew

There is more but i think thats the majority.

[Jackfrost80]

Very funny how a martial arts forum of which Japanese language features heavily moderates the word sh#t

[Sor.NakSooMuayThai]

Khru (ครู) - Teacher/Trainer; as in 'Khru Muay,' or Muaythai trainer.

Ajarn (อาจารย์) - Master (can be a few translations).

Muay (มวย) - Box/Fight; as 'Muaythai,' or Thai-Boxing.

Muay Boran (มวยโบราณ) - Ancient Boxing (literal translation); the umbrella term given to non-sporting Muaythai.

Wai Khru (ไหว้ครู) - Pay homage to your teacher, parents and Buddha/God/Allah etc...

Ram Muay (รำมวย) - Dance-like ceremony performed before the fight.

Dteh (เตะ) - Kick

Sok (ศอก) - Elbow

Khao (เข่า) - Knee

Punch (ตอย่) - Punch

Teep (ถีบ) - Push Kick

Bpam (ปล้ำ) - Grapple

Len Muay (เล่นมวย) - Sparring

Kai Muay (ค่ายมวย) - Muaythai Gym

Nuam (นวม) - Boxing Gloves

Sanap Kaeng (สนับแข้ง) - Shin Guards

Gang-Gehng Muay (กางเกงมวย) - Boxing Shorts

Muay Saakon (มวยสากล) - Western Boxing

Sanaam Muay (สนามมวย) - Boxing Stadium; as in Sanaam Muay Lumpinee.

Weh-Thee Muay (เวทีมวย) - Boxing Ring

Som Muay (ซ้อมมวย) - Train in Muaythai

Nak Muay (นักมวย) - Thai Boxer

Samak Len (สมัครเล่น) - Amateur Muaythai

Nak Muay Aa-Cheep (นักมวยอาชีพ) - Professional Muaythai Fighter

Monkhon (มงคล) - Headband worn during Wai Khru and Ram Muay.

Kreuang Rang (เครื่องราง) - Amulets (including Monkhon, Paa-Phra-Jiad, etc...)

Paa-Phra-Jiad (ผ้าพระเจียด) - Arm Band

Pong Maa-Lai (พวงมาลัย) - Flower Garland (Lei)

More coming when I am not so tired...

[flo0d]

Found this link:

http://pages.prodigy.net/david_wolfe/pmaa/

Has definitions of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean etc Martial Arts (and Crafts).

peace