English, Any throw which, if aborted or failed, would cause the opponent to land on the grappler, or otherwise put the grappler in a less advantageous position.

A term used in Doce Pares Eskrima to describe the use of both hands in Tapi or blocking, where one is palm down and the other is palm up. Sometimes also spelled Sangga.

A wide, scarf-like sash worn in the Philippines and Indonesia, which may be used as a weapon for self-defense.

1. French hand and foot fighting, similar to both Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai in the emphasis of the kick as a primary weapon, this format has also become a popular competitive sport.

2. A method of fighting to the knockout, once popular with the aristocracy of France.

1. Japanese, The scabbard of a Samurai sword.

2. Sanskrit, A Teacher or mentor.

A term used in Doce Pares Eskrima to describe the method used to tie up and strike one's opponent, utilized particularly during Espada y Daga, which also translates into an empty handed strategy.

English, A tackling maneuver, used in grappling, where the grappler suddenly closes the gap between the fighters, while lowering their center of gravity in order to collect one or both legs, resulting in a takedown.

1. Tagalog, A term used in Pananjakman referring to a kick similar to Muay Thai's Cut-kick, targeting the support leg of a kicking opponent.

2. Cantonese, Your instructor's instructor, the head of a system of Martial Arts; a system's founder.

Filipino Foot Fighting, using empty-hand skills and low kicks, much like Muay Thai and Savate.

1. Literally, To outmaneuver or overpower.

2. A group of Indonesian Martial Art Systems often referred to as Penjak Silat, Pecak Silat, Pentjak Silat Serak, etc.

1. Also referred to as Sinwali. Two stick striking drills used to develop coordination, awareness, timing and rhythm.

2. The term used by the Pampanguenos to refer to Kali.

Spanish derivative, Single, or alone, refers to the use of a single weapon (solo olisi, solo daga, etc.) A term used in the Filipino Martial Arts.

An angular or circular thrust used in the Filipino Martial Arts. Also spelled Sungkite.

English, This is a response to a tackle or shoot, both grappling attacks. As the opponent dives in to encircle the legs or lower torso, the defender's body shifts the weight forward, on top of the opponent, forcing them face first down to the ground, spreading the legs back away from the opponent's waist. This prevents the opponent from gaining a secure grip and puts the defender on top of their prone body.

English, Often used in grappling, this is a manner of hampering an opponent's attempts to hold or control one's body.

1. Spanish, Italian, A type of thrust with a rapier or thrusting weapon; under the adversary's sword.

2. Spanish, Italian, fencing term, referring to a thrust done under the weapon arm of the opponent, often done with a lunging action as an interception or Stop-Hit.

English, A strike which hits one's opponent just prior to, or at the same time as they were intending to hit you, often with the result of interrupting and making ineffective their attack.

This type of strike requires an incredible degree of awareness and preparation, and utilizes intuitive responses and body relaxation in order to match or supersede the timing of one's opponent.

English, A technique that results in sudden compliance by the opponent, signified by a tap or a verbal halt to the action (in training) or unconsciousness or cessation of resistance due to injury (in real life), caused by acute pain, dislocation of a joint, fracture of a bone, unconsciousness due to lack of oxygen or blood supply to the brain, or any combination of these or threat thereof.

Cantonese, High horizontal forearm block.