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| E |
Glossary |
| Edge |
English,
Referring to the actual cutting plane of a blade, on a single-edged
blade, opposite the Ridge. |
| Edgeblow |
English,
A fencing term, meaning a cut with the edge of a bladed
weapon. |
| Ee
Sang |
Korean
phrase, Class is finished, you are dismissed, used in Tae Kwon Do. |
| Eishin Ryu |
Japanese,
The original style of Iaijutsu
that embraces numerous kata and is
combat oriented. |
| Eku |
Japanese,
a boat Oar, employed in a fashion similar to the use of the
Bo, a traditional Okinawan Kobudo weapon. |
| Elastico |
From
the Spanish, "Rubber band art" system of Filipino Martial Arts. |
| Embujo |
Japanese,
A place of exhibition or athletic performances where
Martial Arts events are often held. |
| Empai |
Japanese,
elbow. |
| En
Garde |
French,
literally "On-Guard." |
| En
Guarda |
Spanish,
fencing term, see On Guard. |
| En
Suite |
French,
a fencing term referring to having made a matching set of rapier
and dagger. |
| En Garde |
French,
fencing term, see On Guard. |
| Encho |
Japanese,
"Continuation" or "extension." The overtime
period of a match. |
| Energy |
English, In trapping, this has to do with the sensation
of pressure caused by the opponent's forward contact, intention,
and point of contact, and its potential.
Pressing, yielding, circling, pulling, lifting, splitting,
closing, stable, sticking, and crossing are all terms used
to describe certain types of energy.
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| Energy
Levels |
English, Physiologically, proper energy levels have
to do with the nutritional balance of the practitioner, and
take into consideration rest, blood sugar levels, cardiovascular
endurance, anaerobic endurance and muscle type composition,
creatine phosphate stores, soreness and cortisol or hydroxyprolene
build up, muscle fatigue and lactic acid build up, and mindset.
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| Enganyo |
To fake or feint. |
| Enteki |
Japanese,
The art of long-distance archery. |
| Entrada |
From
the Spanish, Entry. |
| Entry |
Like Bridging the Gap,
this refers to the manner in which a fighter will get close
enough to their opponent to either strike, trap, or grapple,
or any combination thereof.
|
| Equis |
From the Spanish,
"X" or "X" shaped striking pattern. |
| Eri |
Japanese,
Lapel. |
| Eri Katsu |
Japanese,
The lapel method of resuscitation used in Judo.
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| Escala
Patterns |
From the Spanish, diagrams used in the Filipino Martial Arts to illustrate lines of movement, attack and
defense. These symbols also have spiritual and metaphoric
contexts.
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| Escrima |
See Eskrima. |
| Escrime |
French,
to Fence, swordsmanship. |
| Eskrima |
Also sometimes spelled Escrima, this term is taken from
the Latin word for "Skirmish," or "to
Fence," and refers to the
Filipino Martial Arts which arose from a particular period in Filipino
history.
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| Eskrimador |
From the Spanish,
Stick fighter, one who practices Eskrima,
sometimes also spelled Escrimador. |
| Espada |
Sword, form the Spanish, specifically a term used
in the Filipino Martial Arts to describe a type of sword which proceeded
the Epee, similar to a sabre
and a rapier.
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| Espada
y Daga |
From the Spanish, a term used in the Filipino Martial Arts to describe a method of fighting with two edged
weapons, namely a long and a short blade. |
| Esquiva |
A Spanish
word meaning escape, defend, repel, get away, move out of the
way, etc. It is also used in Spanish poetry, literature
and prose, to indicate a demeanor of shyness or elusiveness.
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| Estocador |
From the Spanish,
a practitioner of Eskrima. |
| Estocatta |
Spanish,
fencing term, referring to methods of thrusting. In Spanish
style, done simply with a quick extension of the arm (as opposed
to a lunge in the more traditional manner), due to the passive
nature of the attacks in Destreza. |
| Estokata |
From the Spanish,
A Filipino system that is very thrust oriented. Sometimes
referred to as Estocada. |
| Estoquador |
From the Spanish,
See Eskrimador. |
| Estrilla |
From
the Spanish, Star. |
| Eui
Am |
Korean,
the name of a form used in Tae Kwon Do, Eui Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader
of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45
movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong
Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion)
in 1905. The diagram represents his indomitable spirit, displayed
while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation. |
| Exit |
English,
Any technique that is used to remove yourself from fighting
range, or from one fighting range to a less intimate one is
referred to as an Exit or Outro. |
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