Martial Arts Terms Beginning With The Letter F
FACE
(English)
(Chinese) Lian 脸
(Japanese) Kao
顔
(Korean) Eolgul
FARI GATKA
(Indian)
"Stick
& Shield Fencing"
Fari Gatka is an Indian style of Fencingthat combines traditional Indian sword combat
with the 19th century sword training taught by the British army during the days of the Raj. Characterised by its use of wooden
swords (Gatka) with small buckler type shields (Fari), Gatka is fast paced and requires a great deal of skill in order to
avoid injury. The Gatka itself is a three foot long leather covered stick used to represent the sword, whilst the Fari is
a small leather shield measuring between nine and 12 inches in diameter. The aim of combat is to touch the designated vital
points on your opponent, without being touched yourself. The style is very popular amongst Sikh practitioners who almost single
handedly preserved the art into the modern era.
Also See: Gatka,
Shastar Vidiya
FEET
(English)
(Chinese) Jiao 脚
(Japanese) Ashi
足
(Korean) Bal
FENG-CHIU
SHU
(Chinese)
"Muscle Splitting Skill / Muscle Rending Art"
The term Feng-Chiu Shu is one of the earliest names for Chinese Wrestling better known as Ch'in-Na.
FENG HOU LUN 風火輪
or 风火轮
(Chinese)
"Wind
And Fire Wheels"
The term Feng Huo Lun is used to describe one of the more unusual paired weapons of traditional
Chinese martial arts. Taught in some Baguazang and Tai Chi schools each Feng Huo Lun is formed from a ring of steel projecting
from each is a number of blades in the shape of stylised flames. According to Chinese mythology with the correct magical incantation
the Feng Huo Lun can be sttod upon and used as a magical form of transport.
FINGER
(English)
(Chinese) Shouzhi 手指
(Japanese) Yubi 指
(Korean) Songarak
FIST-LOAD
(European)
The term Fist-Load is used to describe and hard or semi-hard material held in the palm of the hand in order to increase
the mass of the fist as it strikes, effectively increasing the amount of damage caused with each blow. Some Fist-Loads take
the form of obvious weapons like the Knuckleduster and Tekko; whilst others are far less conspicuous like a drawstring pouch
filled with sand or a Roll of coins. Both styles serve the same basic function in that they increase mass whilst also strengthening
the structure of the hand and reducing the risk of broken bones.
FOREARM
(English)
(Japanese) Zenwan 前腕
FU 斧
(Chinese)
"Axe"
The term Fu is used to describe any of the myriad designs of single handed axes designed primarily to be used as weapons.
FUDO MYOO 不動明王
(Japanese)
"Immovable
Wisdom King" / Indomitable Lord Of Wisdom"
Fudo Myoo is a Shinto-Buddhist deity who prior to the
inception of Buddhism into Japan was a Shinto deity or Fire and a patron of the martial arts. Statues and images of Fudo Myoo
normally depict him stern faced and carrying a rope and sword, so that he may cut down evil forces and bind them. Further
to this Fudo Myoo is also the patron deity of the Yamabushi, who depict him carrying the same sword and rope, but wearing
rags and having two large fangs of which one points up whilst the other points down. Statues to Fudo Myoo are generally placed
close to waterfalls, deep within the mountains and at the entrance to caves.
FUDOSHIN 不動心
(Japanese)
"Immovable
Heart / Indomitable Heart"
The term Fudoshin is used to describe a state of mind represented by unshakable
courage, focus, calm and determination.
FUKUMIBARI
(Japanese)
"Needle Spitting"
