Eclectic Karate & Kickboxing Systems (EKSA)
Freestyle Martial Art Terms
The following is a list of the freestyle terms commonly used in martial arts training. Some of these terms are used regularly and interchnageable through styles, though many more are included for reference.
- ETIQUETTE
- COMMANDS
- GENERAL TERMS
- STANCES
- BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
- DIRECTIONS
- PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
- KICKING TECHNIQUES
- JOINT LOCKING TECHNIQUES
- FALLING TECHNIQUES
- THROWING & GRAPPLING
- MEDITATION & BREATHING TECHNIQUES
ETIQUETTE
- Bow to school
- Bow to teacher
- Bow to senior
- Bow to partner
- Meditation
- Finish
COMMANDS
- Begin
- At ease
- Ready position
- Turn around
- Back to normal position
- Stop
GENERAL TERMS
- Empty Hand
- School
- Basic
- Breathing
- Elbow
- Kata Application
- Break
STANCES
- Front stance
- Horse stance
- Back stance
- Meditation stance
- Natural position
- Seated stance
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
- Higher Outer Forearm Block
- Middle Outer Forearm Block
- Knife Hand Block
- Cover Block
- Shin Block
- Palm Deflecting Block
DIRECTIONS
- Front
- Back
- Side
- 45 Degree Angle
- Left & Right
- Upper / Middle / Lower
- Vertical
PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
- Reverse Punch
- Hook Punch
- Elbow Strike
- Palm Heel Strike
- FInger-Tip Thrust
- Back Fist
- Knifehand
- Ridge Hand
- Turning Punch
KICKING TECHNIQUES
- Front Snap Kick
- Turning Kick
- Side Kick
- Back Kick
- Reverse Turning Kick
- Spinning Back Kick
- Axe Kick
- Reverse Spinning Axe Kick
- Twist Kisk
JOINT LOCKING TECHNIQUES
- Wrist Lock
- Arm Lock
- Finger Lock
- Elbow Lock
- Heel Hook
- Crescent Lock
- Ankle Lock
- Knee Lock
FALLING TECHNIQUES
- Body Conditioning
- Agility Techniques
- Body Projection Techniques
- Defensive & Offensive Falling & Strikes
THROWING & GRAPPLING
- Body Throws
- Projection Throws
- Leg Throws
- Grappling Defence
- Wrestling Techniques
- Ground Fighting
MEDITATION & BREATHING TECHNIQUES
- Various Breath Control Techniqes
- Meditation & Breathing Postures
- Mind Concentration Techniques