List of Key Martial Arts Commands & Terminology

Each martial arts style has its own unique terminology. Therefore, we are providing you with the key words, numbers and commands used by different martial arts styles. However, be aware that many martial arts schools use foreign language words and commands to describe their techniques, counting system (i.e. numbers 1-20), kicks, stances, etc. For example, you may be attending a Taekwondo school in America but you may need to count in Korean.

If you would like to learn how to pronounce common foreign language words and phrases, please visit the Martial Arts Languages section.

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Martial Arts Terminology

• Aikido Terminology
• Atemi
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Terminology
• Capoeira Terminology
• Eskrima, Kali & Arnis Terminology
• Hapkido Terminology
• Judo Terminology
• Kamae
• Karate Terminology
• Karate - Names of Body Parts
• Kendo Terminology
• Kung Fu Terminology or Wushu Terminology
  1. Cantonese Names of Body Parts - Chinese Martial Arts
  2. Mandarin Names of Body Parts - Chinese Martial Arts
• Muay Thai Terminology
• Ninjutsu Terminology
• Taekwondo Terminology
• Taekwondo - Names of Body Parts
• Tang Soo Do Terminology

How To Count In Martial Arts (Foreign Language Numbers)

• Aikido Numbers - How to count in Japanese for Aikido.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Numbers - How to count in Brazilian for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
• Eskrima Numbers - How to count in Filipino (Tagalog) for Eskrima/Kali/Arnis.
• Hapkido Numbers - How to count in Korean for Hapkido.
• Judo Numbers - How to count with Japanese for Judo.
• Karate Numbers - How to count in Japanese for Karate.
• Kung Fu Numbers - How to count in Mandarin and Cantonese for Kung Fu.
• Muay Thai Numbers - How to count in Thai for Muay Thai.
• Taekwondo Numbers - How to count in Korean for Taekwondo.
• Tang Soo Do Numbers - How to count in Korean for Tang Soo Do.

Common Phrases (i.e. Hello and Goodbye)

• Brazilian Martial Arts Language - Brazilian for martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, etc.
• Chinese Martial Arts Language - Mandarin for martial arts such as Kung Fu, Sanshou, etc.
• Filipino Martial Arts Language - Filipino language lessons for martial arts such as Eskrima, etc.
• Korean Martial Arts Language - Korean for martial arts such as Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, etc.
• Japanese Martial Arts Language - Japanese for martial arts such as Karate, Aikido, Judo, etc.
• Russian Martial Arts Language - Russian for martial arts such as Sambo, Systema, etc.
• Thai Martial Arts Language - Thai for martial arts such as Muay Thai.