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Chinese Terminology

  
Chinese English Category
Yin Yang The concept of opposites used to define the world where one can not exist without the other.  Yin is generally dark, cold, feminine, etc., while Yang is bright, hot, male, etc. General
Xingyi Quan (Hsing-I Chuan) An internal Chinese Martial art known as mind-body boxing or fist. Style
Tao (Dao) Way or path. Used to describe one's chosen path through life General
Taidu On-guard or ready position Technique
Ba Gua Chang (Lit. Eight Trigram Palm) An internal Chinese art focusing on circular movements and internal palm strikes Style
Cun A form of measurement used in traditional Chinese medicine which is the distance between the first and second joint on the middle finger. Body Part
Dan Tien Physical center of gravity in the body Body Part
Fa jin Explosive power created through vibration Technique
Jiao Foot techniques Technique
Mabu Horse stance Technique
Qi or Chi Energy.  Often used to describe the intrinsic life-force energy that many believe animates the body and can be directed and extended through mental focus. General
Qinna or Chin Na The technique of catching and locking Style
Sifu Can mean either master or teacher Title
Wing Chun Radiant springtime. A style of Wushu Style
Wushu The Art of War. Bujutsu in Japanese. Style
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