Sage Arts Unlimited - Student Section - Glossary of Martial arts Terminology

D	Glossary
Da	Cantonese, to hit or strike.
Daab	A Thai sword used in Krabi Krabong.
Dachi	Japanese, stance, posture.
Dadsin	Thai, term used in Thai Boxing meaning to judge, to decide.
Daga	Dagger, a long knife (10" - 12" blade), a term used in the Filipino Martial Arts. Also may refer to the short stick used instead of dagger in training.
Dai Kissaki	Enlarged point on a Japanese sword, a style more commonly found on swords from the 1700's.
Daihuachai	Thai, Region under the heart, a vital point.
Daisan	Japanese, The completed drawing phase of Kyudo.
Daisho	Japanese, Big and small. Two swords, one long and the other short, worn by the Samurai class in feudal Japan.
Daito	Japanese great longsword, typically 32-36" in length.
Daito	Japanese, A long sword, whose cutting edge, was over 24 inches in length, as contrasted with such shorter swords as the Wakizashi (18 inches).
Dakip	To capture.
Dakip-Diwa	One's mindset.
Dakop	To catch.
Dakot	To scoop.
Dalawa	Two.
Dalawampu	Twenty.
Dalawampu't Isa	Twenty-one.
Dalawang	Double.
Damdam	Kinesthetic awareness, sensitivity.
Damdam-Diwa	Sensitivity; being aware.
Dan	1. Japanese, A term used in the Japanese Martial Arts for anyone who has achieved the rank of at least first-degree black belt. 2. Cantonese, One or single.
Dan Chi Sao	Cantonese, Single-handed Chi Sao.
Dan Gun	Korean, the name of a form used in Tae Kwon Do, Dan Gun refers to the Holy Dan Gun, the founder of Korea in the year 2,333 B.C., the birthplace of Tae Kwon Do.
Dan Sao	Cantonese, Low pressing hand.
Danjun	Japanese, Part of the body just below the navel which is believed to be the source of Ki.
Dasot	Korean, Five.
Dayang	The female black belt ranks in the Filipino Martial Art Arnis de Mano.
De Cadena	Literally, "Chain-like" from the Spanish, a term used in the Filipino Martial Arts to represent the efficient and intuitive flow of action from one technique to another.
De Cuerdas	Spanish, literally, "to cord," a system in the Filipino Martial Arts. This term refers to the hundreds of threads that wind together to make a rope. Similarly, the basics of a system wind together within the student to create a competent fighter.
De-Ashi-Harai	Japanese, From Judo, advanced foot sweep throw.
Defundo	From the Spanish, stationary, strong-ground, holding one's position against a strong force.
Delikado	From the Spanish, dangerous, a situation which requires great care.
Depensa	From the Spanish, Defense; One who takes a defensive position in training.
Depok	Indonesian term, ground sitting fighting posture used in Silat.
Dermpan	Thai, A form of betting.
Deru Pon	Japanese, A term used to denote the winning of a Judo contest in the opening seconds before a contestant has had time to adjust him or herself, or even grasped the opponent's jacket.
Deshi	"Disciple" or "student."
Destreza	Spanish, fencing term, Spanish esoteric method of sword play, the Spanish mysterious circle.
Destruction	The systematic and repetitive breaking down of an opponent's ability to attack by causing direct injury to the attacking limb. See Also: Gunting.
Dib-dib	The chest.
Diin	To put pressure on.
Dikit	Close, attached, or short.
Dikitan	Very close, or close quarters.
Ding Jong	Cantonese, "Butting Elbow" technique.
Direct Riposte	English, Fencing term, referring to a counter done in the same line of attack from which the opponent's attack originated.
Disarma	Spanish, a term referring to a set of actions which focus on disarming one's opponent.
Disengage	A term used in Foil, Epee and Rapier fencing to describe the act of moving the point of one's blade from a blocked to an open position (around and below the opponent's guard). See Degage.
Djuru	Forms. Literally, "the fruit" of training. This term is used in both Indonesian and Filipino Martial Arts.
Do	Japanese, The way of...way or path. When this term is used as a suffix to a particular style of the Japanese Martial Arts, it is indicative of more than just a means of combat. Do indicates a discipline and philosophy with moral and spiritual connotations, with the ultimate aim being enlightenment.
Do San	Korean, the name of a form used in Tae Kwon Do, Do San is the psuedonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea (the birth place of Tae Kwon Do) and to its independence movement.
Dobak	Korean term for a Martial Arts uniform.
Doble	From the Spanish, meaning "Double," this term is often used in the Filipino Martial Arts to refer to the simultaneous use of two-like weapons (Doble Olisi, Doble Baston, Doble Daga, Doble Espada, etc.).
Doblete	From the Spanish, A term used to describe an action which is doubled or repeated.
Doce Pares	From the Spanish, Literally "12 pairs" or "12 strikes" system of Eskrima.
Dodan Ti	Korean, yellow belt. Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Tae Kwon Do is lain.
Dogi	Japanese term for a Martial Arts uniform.
Dogu	Japanese, Tools, equipment, or instruments used in Martial Arts practice.
Dohyo	Japanese, A circular ring, fifteen feet in diameter, in which sumo contests are conducted.
Dohyo Iri	Japanese, The ceremonial entry of the sumo champions into the arena.
Dojang	Korean, "Training hall" or "gymnasium." Any facility in which the Korean Martial Arts are practiced.
Dojang	Korean: school, training hall.
Dojo	Japanese: school, club, training hall.
Dojo	Japanese, The place of the way. A training hall or gymnasium where Martial Arts are practiced.
Dokan	Japanese, the way of the Ring.
Dokyo	Japanese, teaching of the way.
Dollyo Chagi	Korean, turning kick, roundhouse kick, a technique used in Tae Kwon Do.
Dontree Muay	Thai, The music played during a traditional Muay Thai match.
Dookset Ti	Korean, green belt. Signifies the plant's growth as the student's Tae Kwon Do skills begin to develop.
Dool	Korean, Two.
Dori	Japanese, see Tori.
Doryoku	Japanese, giving one's best effort to reach one's goal.
Dos	Spanish, two.
Dos Labahas	From the Spanish, two blades.
Dos Manos	Literally, "Two-Hands," from the Spanish, this term refers to the use of a weapon with a two-handed grip, or the category of weapons which involve the use of a two handed grip (such as a long sword, two-handed sword, staff, long stick, chain, spear, etc.)
Dos Manos Largos	Spanish, Two hands with long stick or long weapon.
Doshu	Japanese, "Master" or "master of the way."
Double Disengage	English, Similar to the Disengage, this method takes into consideration the adversary's response, changing directions based on their resistance to the Disengage.
Dozukiri	Japanese, The second action of Kyudo in which the archer sets his body into a firm stance.
Dradot Dtae	Thai, a technique used in Thai Boxing, a Jump kick.
Dritto	Italian, fencing term, referring to the edge of a sword.
Dritto Filo	Italian, a fencing term referring to the true edge of a single-edged blade or sword; the cutting edge in line with the knuckles on a double-edged sword.
Druang Rang	Thai, Bands worn around biceps, a talisman used for luck and skill in the ring.
Dtaa	Thai, the Eyes.
Dtaai	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to die.
Dtae	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to kick.
Dtae Kao	Thai, a technique used in Thai Boxing, Knee kick.
Dtae Tao	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to Kick with the foot.
Dtae Wiang	Thai, Round kick.
Dtai	Thai, Kidneys, a vital point.
Dtai Kao	Thai, Knee kick from side.
Dtee	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing, menaing to hit.
Dtee Mat	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to hit with the fist.
Dtee Sawk	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to hit with the elbow.
Dtoi	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning to box, boxing.
Dtoi Lom	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing meaning Shadow boxing, literally to box with the wind or air.
Duello	Italian, Single combat, literally, the duel.
Dukop	To catch.
Dukot	To reach out.
Dulo	A term referring to the tip of the stick.
Dum Tek	Cantonese, Front or Oblique Stomping kick, a term used in the Jun Fan Martial Arts.
Dumog	A branch of the Filipino Martial Art Kali, which focuses on the grappling aspects of close range fighting, incorporating trapping, wrenching, locking and throwing.
Dungab	Tagalog, hammerfist; To strike with the fist. Also, "Heaven" or "Hammer" grip.
Duro Gamyo Bituro Chagi	Korean, skipping twisting kick, double motion twist kick, a technique used in Tae Kwon Do
Duro Gamyo Dollyo Chagi	Korean, skip side turning kick, double motion roundhouse kick, a technique used in Tae Kwon Do.
Duro Gamyo Golcho Chagi	Korean, skipping hooking kick.
Duro Gamyo Yopcha Jirugi	Korean, skip side piercing kick, double motion side kick, a technique used in Tae Kwon Do
Duslak	Tagalog, to thrust.
Dwitbal Sogi	Korean, Rear foot stance, used in Tae Kwon Do.
Dwitcha Jirugi	Korean, Back piercing kick, back kick, a technique used in Tae Kwon Do.

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