Martial Arts Glossary L through Z

L Lima Lama: Literally meaning the "Hand of Wisdom". Lima Lama is descended from thirteen forms of Polynesian martial arts and is mainly practiced in America.

Liu Gar: A style of Chinese Kung Fu based on close range fighting techniques and practiced in Southern China.

Lua: Literally meaning "Bone Breaking". Lua is an extinct native Hawaiian martial art form similar to Japanese Jujutsu.

M Mi Tsung I: Literally meaning "Labyrinth Art". A style of Kung Fu using confusing and quick twists and turns to defeat one's opponent.

Moo Duk Kwan: Translated as the "Institute of military virtue." A Korean martial art resembling Tae Kwon Do.

N Ninjutsu: The martial art form of the ninja practiced in feudal Japan.

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P Pachigi: A martial art originating from Korea. In this art, one butts his opponent with his head. Pa Kua: Meaning "Eight trigrams". One if three internally based styles of King Fu. The animal styles of the snake, stork, dragon, hawk, lion, monkey, and bear are incorporated into the various spherical and linear postures of this style.

Pankration: Literally meaning: "Game of all powers". A primitive Grecian sport consisting of ancient forms of boxing and wrestling.

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S Sambo: A modern grappling art practiced and developed in Russia.

Sankukai: A Karate style consisting of a combination of various art forms, specifically emphasizing escape methods and defenses similar to those found in Aikido.

Savate: A hand and foot fighting art popular in France. One fights until his opponent is knocked out.

Shito ryu: One of the four major styles of Karate in the Japanese Karate systems. Founded by Kenwa Mabuni.

Shotokan: Gichin Funakoshi founded this widely practiced Japanese karate system. The system was directly impacted by the Okinawan style of Shuri-te in its development. Shuai chiao: A form of Chinese wrestling attributed with influencing the formation of chin na and Japanese jujutsu.

Shubaku: Empty-handed fighting resembling Japanese jujutsu. Shubaku is considered the predecessor to judo.

Sojutsu: Meaning the "Art of the spear". An armed warrior art using many types of spear designs practiced in feudal Japan.

Subak: A fighting system originating in Korea. It was most popular in the reign of King Uijing (A.D. 1147 - 1170).

Sumo: A Japanese wrestling art where the large fighters (in the vicinity of 600 pounds) win by either forcing their opponent out of the ring or causing their opponent to the touch any part of the mat with an above the knee body part.

T Tae Kwon Do: Considered the most popular martial art form in the world, Tae Kwon Do is a Korean unarmed fighting art meaning the "Way of hands and feet".

Tai chi chuan: An internal style of Kung Fu consisting of purposely slow, rounded, systemic, movements focused on the power of control. Also known as soft boxing or "Grand ultimate fist".

Taijutsu: Also known as "Body Art". Used as a generic term for unarmed fighting.

Tang soo do: A Korean fighting style similar to Tae Kwon Do. Translated to mean the "Art of the Chinese Hand".

U Uechi: A fighting style featuring forceful breathing and linear postures. Developed by Kanbum Uechi in Okinawa, Japan.

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Wado ryu: One of the four major Japanese Karate styles influenced in its development by jujutsu and earlier karate styles. Literally meaning "Way of peace".

Wing chun: Meaning "Beautiful Springtime". A Chinese Kung Fu style characterized by strong and centered linear punches and movements.

Wushu: Literally meaning "War arts". A fighting form consisting of several styles characterized by acrobatics and general athleticism.

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Zen: The idea of enlightenment developed from Buddhist tradition. This discipline centers on reflection, self-control, and the continuing of tradition through the younger generation.