A 3 part folding knife originated in the Philippines. The distinctive design of this type of blade allows for a flourish of openings and closings, as the blade swings and the handles close on either side of it.

A general term for a sword, commonly used in the Filipino Martial Arts. Specifically, this also refers to a tear-drop shaped blade that is one of the 4 main weapons indigenous to the Central Philippines.

English, A term used in Grappling to denote one's balance and stability in any given position. Paying attention to one's base is an essential skill in grappling.

Stick, from the Spanish.

From the French, this term represents a stick or cane.

Cantonese, Flying Fingers strike, an eyejab, also used at the throat, known in the Filipino Martial Arts as a Sungat. This is a primary weapon in the Jun Fan Martial Arts.

Cantonese, Also referred to as Bill Sao, this refers to a high outside parry, or an interrupted Biu Gee, used to parry instead of strike. Used in Trapping.

Cantonese, Used in Trapping, this is also referred to as a Wing-Arm Block, much like Kali's shield, the hand points down and forward, as the elbow goes high. This is a pivoting block and is usually followed by a swift backfist strike.

English, Also referred to as Body Mechanics, this includes the use of the hip and shoulder turning in combination with body leaning and footwork, used to add power, timing, and coordination to a strike.

A long, machete-like sword used in the Filipino Martial Arts, also used by the Filipinos in jungle combat during WWII.

1. English, "A Brace of Rapiers," literally, a pair of rapiers, referring to the use of two rapiers in tandem.

2. English, A Brace is a way of using the stronger parts of one's skeleton to create and maintain distance between oneself and one's opponent. This technique is used in Grappling and in maintaining striking distance in stand-up fighting. See also Frame.

English, In Grappling, see Bridge Up. In trapping, a bridge represents the use of the forearm, and forward pressure against the opponent's limbs.

English, This is an action used in grappling that uses the legs to push the waist into the air, with the head on the ground. This can be used to escape the legs, to apply weight with one's forehead and shoulders, or to off balance an opponent who has a higher position.

English, To lift or throw off balance, usually with the hips from a lower position, an opponent's weight.. This is most often seen from the Guard, the Rear Mount.

A small metal or reinforced wooden shield used in fencing to deflect the adversary's blows. Worn on the arm opposite the sword, Bucklers were often used in conjunction with Rapiers, and sometimes had attachements or devices built onto them for the express purpose of trapping and possibly breaking the opponent's sword tip, such as a spike, hook or other such device.

The English word Buckler is derived from an old French word, Bocle, for the metal boss or Umba on a shield. Italian Bucklers were known as Bochiero or Rotella. Highly maneuverable with a single handle in the middle (Enarme), a Buckler could be carried far more easily than larger shields by civilians. A raised boss over the handle were common, bowl-like or concave versions were also known to exist. At night, lanterns could even be hung on Bucklers and were used to ruin the opponent's night vision, blinding and distracting them.

Bucklers came in various shapes, round being most common, and ranged from roughly 8 - 18 inches in diameter. The most common seemed to be 10-12 inches in diameter and under 4 lbs. in weight. Pointed Bucklers were outlawed in England in 1562 in as part of an effort to discourage dueling and injury.

1. Japanese, Military way or way of fighting. A generic term encompassing all of the Japanese Martial Arts, which are largely 20th century offspring stemming from concepts that can first be positively identified about the mid-18th century.

A Cantonese term from the Jun Fan Martial Arts and Wing Chun referring to one's Fighting Stance.