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

N	Glossary
Na Kaeng	Thai, Shin.
Na Paang	Thai, Forehead.
Nachuo Sogi	Korean, Low stance, used in Tae Kwon Do.
Nagare	Flow.
Nagareru	Japanese, stream-like; to dissolve. A term used in Aikido.
Nage	Japanese, between two partners, Nage is the one who throws the other. A term used in Aikido and Judo.
Naginata	Japanese, Reaping sword. A curved-blade spear, once used by Japanese monks and Samurai. It is approximately seven feet in length including the blade. Many women of the Samurai class became adept at the use of this weapon.
Naiwan	Inner arm.
Nak Muay	Thai, Boar.
Nakago	Japanese, The Tang; that portion of the sword blade to which the hilt is attached.
Nakahanda	Japanese, To be ready.
Naka-Upo	Seated position.
Nakaw	To steal.
Name-Juji-Jime	Japanese, Normal cross strangle, both palms down, thumbs in.
Namnak	Thai, Weight.
Naotte	Japanese, "Return to ready-position." A command to be at ease or relax.
Narande	A command to line up.
Narani Junbi Sogi	Korean, Parallel ready stance, a term used in Tae Kwon Do.
Neikya	Korean, An advanced system of combat developed from Kwonbop.
Neko-Ashi-Dachi	Japanese, Cat stance.
Net	Korean, Four.
Neutral Stance	English, When neither foot is closer than the other, to the opponent you are facing. Also referring to an equalized weight distribution (i.e. - being caught with one's feet flat).
Ne-Waza	Japanese, from Judo, grappling techniques, specifically those performed from a kneeling,seated, or prone position; groundfighting.
Ng	Cantonese, Of.
Ngoy	Cantonese, Outside.
Ngoy Da	Cantonese, Outside hit.
Ngoy Ha Pak	Cantonese, Low outside slap and inside hit.
Ngoy Pak Loy Da	Cantonese, Split entry; outside line Pak Sao and inside line hit.
Ngoy Pak Sao	Cantonese, Outside line Pak Sao.
Nidan	Japanese, second degree black belt.
Nihon Zuki	Japanese, double punch.
Nikkyo	Japanese, literally: form two; the second lesson; a wrist locking technique used in Aikido.
Ninja	Japanese, Stealer in. Japanese warriors most associated but sadly stereotyped with spying, infiltration and assassination. They became legends in their time, supposedly capable of disappearing into thin air and turning into animals.
Ninjutsu	Japanese, The Art practiced by the Ninja of feudal Japan.
Niunja Sogi	Korean, L-stance or Back stance, used in Tae Kwon Do.
Noc Tek	Cantonese, Round Kick, sometimes spelled O'ou Tek, Now Tek.
Nopi Chagi	Korean, high kick.
Now Tek	Cantonese, Round Kick, see Noc Tek, O'ou Tek.
Nuam	Thai, a term used in Thai Boxing referring to the Gloves work by a Thai Boxer.
Nueng	Thai, One.
Nuki	Japanese, to draw; to draw a sword.
Nukidomen	Japanese, a term used in Kenjutsu to describe an upward cut at the vulnerable area of the opponent's armpit as they rear back for a downward strike. This technique often utilizes Tenkan footwork.
Numerado	From the Spanish, Literally, "By-the-numbers," a training method used in Kali where like Abecedario, a prescribed response is given to a set attacking pattern. The significant differences lie in the footwork used, known as the "Tyada." At advanced levels, this is done without prescribed attack or defense, and is used to encourage reflex development and creativity in response to attack.
Nunchaku	Japanese, flail; a pair of equal length short sticks, from 8" to more than a foot long, connected by rope or chain, swung for momentum and power. These are employed singly or in pairs, and are one of the traditional Okinawan Kobudo weapons.

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