A

Abang

to wait defensively

Abanico

fan; also spelled "abaniko"

Abanico sa Itaas

upper flywheel

Abecedario

"ABC's"; the basics

Abierta

open position

Agaw

to seize, disarm or take away

Agaw-Sandata

disarming & retrieval of the weapon

Aldabis

diagonal cut, strike or uppercut

Alpabeto

alphabet; the basics

Anim

six

Anino

shadow

Antas

level or degree

Antaw

long range

Apat

four

Araw

sun or day

Arnis

harness; northern philippine martial art

Arnisador

stick fighter

Arnis de Mano

"Armor of the Hand"; system

Atras

retreat or backward

Avante

forward

B

Babag

worry; trouble

Bago

new or before

Bagong-Pasok

entry level student

Bagsak

to drop; overhead strike with down weighing

Baguhan

beginner

Baitang

level or stages

Bakbakan

a rumble or free-for-all fight

Balaraw

dagger

Baligtad

reverse or inside out

Bali

break

Balik

return or retreat

Balisong

"butterfly knife"

Balitok

tumble

Banatan

full-contact fighting

Bansay-bansay

training or drills

Bantay

guard or watch

Bantay-Kamay

support or "alive" hand

Bara-bara

wild or formless technique

Baraw

dagger

Bartikal

vertical cut/strike

Baston

stick

Bati-Bati

using the butt of the stick

Batikan

noteworthy; certified expert

Baywang

the hip

Bigay

to give

Bigay-bali

lock release technique

Bigay-galang

salutation

Bihasa

expert

Binahagi

cut into parts

Binali

break or reverse

Bisig

the arm

Braso

the arm

Buah

combination of footwork and form; application of technique

Buhat

from or lift

Buhat Araw

an overhead strike

Bukas

open position

Buklis

upward figure 8

Bulusok

powerful overhead or diagonal strike

Buno

takedown or throws

Bunot

to draw a sword

Bunot Kaluban

an upward slash followed by a downward slash; a drawing and slashing technique

C

Caballero

techniques from Grandmaster Caballero

Carera

cycling movement or spin

Cadena de Mano

chain of hands

Centro

Center

Centro Baston

holding the stick in the middle

Cerrada

close; closed fighting position

Cinco

five

Cinco Teros

"5 strikes"

Contra

counter

Contrada

opposite or counter

Corto

close range

Cruzada

cross-block and strike

Crossada

to cross

Cuatro

Four

D

Daga

dagger or short stick

Dakop

to catch

Dakot

to scoop

Dalawa

Two

Dalawampu

Twenty

Dalawampu't Isa

twenty-one

Dalawang

double

Dakip

capture

Dakip-Diwa

mind-set

Damdam

feel or sensitivity

Damdam-Diwa

sensitivity; being aware

de Cadena 

"the chain"

de Cuerdas

"to chord"; system

Defundo

stationary

Delikado

dangerous

Depensa

defense; person taking defensive role in training

Dib-dib

the chest

Diin

to put pressure on

Dikit

close, attached or short

Dikitan

very close or close quarters

Diwa

mind

Djuru

form

Doble

double

Doble Baston

double stick training

Doblete

double or repeat

Doce Pares

"12 pairs or 12 strikes"; system

Dos

two

Dos Labahas

two blades

Dos Manos

two hands

Dos Manos Largos

two hands with long stick

Dukop

to catch

Dukot

to snatch or seize unexpectedly

Dukot

to reach out

Dulo

the tip of the stick

Dumog

filipino grappling art

Dungab

to strike with the fist

Dungab

"heaven" or "hammer" grip

Duslak

thrust

E

Elastico

"rubber band art"; system

Enganyo

fake or feint

Entrada

entry

Equis

"X" or "X" shaped strike

Eskrima

"skirmish"; filipino martial art

Eskrimador

stick fighter

Espada

sword or long stick

Espada y Daga

sword & dagger or long & short stick

Estrilla

Star

F

Fraile

"to hit"

G

Galang

Respect

Galing

Skill

Gantihan

Exchange of blows

Garote

Stick

Garote'ng Itak

flat stick

Gitna

Center

Gunting

"scissors" or passing block

Guro

Teacher

H

Habang

while; in the meantime

Hagad-Hubad

strikes & counters

Hagis

to throw; a throwing technique

Hagibis

whirlwind; throwing & grappling techniques

Hakbang

to step; footwork

Hakbang-Paiwas

full side step/step to avoid strike

Halo-Halo

combination; free flow sparring

Hanay

row or line

Han-ay

form

Handa

"Get ready !"

Hapos

strike or slash

Hapsanay

free sparring

Hatak

to pull

Hataw

a full power strike

Hawak

to hold

Hawak-Gitna

holding the stick in the middle

Hawak-Pakal

reverse or ice-pick grip

Hawak-Punyo

regular hold on weapon with punyo

Hawak-Sagad

regular grip with no punyo

Hawak-Saksak

regular or hammer grip

Hawak-Sandata

methods of holding a weapon

Hawak-Susi

reverse grip; holding at tip of stick

Higot

to tie

Hindi

no or negative

Hintay

wait or pause

Hiwa

to slash

Hubad

to untie

Hulagpos

to escape from capture or restraint

I

Ibaba

down or below

Ibabaw

above or on-top

Ikot

turn or about-face

Ikot-Hantaw

spinning strike

Ilag

to evade

Ilalim

under or underneath

Ilustrisimo

techniques from Grandmaster Anotio Ilustrisimo

Insayo'ng

Training

Ipit

to lock, trap or jam

Ipit-Hagis

a sacrifice throwing technique

Isang

Single

Itaas

above, upper or to the front

Itak

long sword or bolo

Isa

One

Iwas

to avoid, dodge or duck

J

Juego Todo

anything goes or free-for-all fight

K

Kaayusan

order or organization

Kabakas

partner or assistant

Kadena

chain or series of movements

Kadyot

a shallow, snap thrust

Kalahati

half

Kalas

disengage, release or disarm

Kalas-Sandata

disarming technique

Kalasag

to shield

Kali

a southern Philippine martial art

Kaliwa

left side

Kamay

the hand

Kamayan

empty-hand training

Kamot

to punch

Kanan

right side

Kapatid

brother

Kasa

to cock or chamber; to accept a challenge

Kasama

companion/friends

Karunungan

knowledge

Katapatan

loyalty

Katawan

body or torso

Katipunan

organization, association or brotherhood

Kenkoy

derogatory term used for unrealistic or impractical styles of fighting

Kilat

"Lightning Blow"

Kilos

movement

Kilos-Paa

footwork

Kina-Iya

natural

Kris

serpentine blade knife

Kunsi

grappling techniques

Kuntao

"fist way"; system

L

Labaha

blade

Labahas

blades

Laban

to fight

Laban-Handa

ready-stance

Laban-Laro

combat drills or "play fights"

Labanang

to fight

Labanang-Dikitan

close quarters combat

Labanang-Malapitan

medium range combat

Labanang-Malayuan

long range combat

Laban-Paluan

free-fighting

Laban-Sanay

combat-skills training

Labas

the outside

Labing-Isa

eleven

Labo-labo

anything-goes fight

La Contra

to meet a strike

Langka

footwork

Lansi

to confuse or misdirect

Lansing-Tadyak

spinning thrust kick

Lansing-Sikad

spinning snap kick

Largo

long

Largo Mano

long range

Largos

long

Laro

to play

Laro-laro

give and take drills or training

Larong

to play

La Seguida

to follow a strike

Laslas

to cut to shreds

Lastiko

a style of arnis that emphasizes bobbing & weaving toavoid strikes

Lengua de Fuego

a fast series of thrust & slash techniques

Lihim

secret

Lihis

to the side or side-step

Likos

twirl

Lima

five

Liyad

to lean away

Lock & Block

training drill from Serrada Eskrima

Loob

the inside

Lubud

to blend

Luma

old

Lusob

attack or partner taking offensive role in the training

Lutangto

float; the unique forward and backward footwork of the Ilustrisimo system

M

Mabilis

fast or speedy

Magaling

highly skilled

Magisa

alone

Mag-Olisi

one who practices stick-fighting

Magulang

parents; shrewd or sly

Mahina

weak or of poor skills

Maharlika

noble or nobility

Mahusay

skillful

Malakas

strong, powerful or influential

Malapitan

near or close

Malayuan

far or distant

Mandirigma

warrior

Mano

hand

Mano y Mano

hand to hand

Marami

many or numerous

Maraming Salamat Po

"Many thanks"

Marunong

knowledgeable

Masipag

earnest or hard working

Masugid

dedicated or loyal

Matibay

strong, durable or lasting

Matira

to be left or to be the last

Matira Matibay

Survival of the Fittest

Mayto 

have

May-Alam

to posses the seeds of knowledge

Medio

medium range

Meteorica

meteoric strike from Grandmaster Caballero

Mukha

the face

Muli

again or one more time

N

Nakahanda

ready

Naka-Upo

seated

Nakaw

to steal

Ng

of

O

Olisi

Stick

Olisi-hay

Sparring with sticks

Opo

Respectful form of saying "yes"

Oracion

a prayer for protection

Ordabis

Backhand strike

P

Paa

Foot

Paayon

Going with the force

Paawas

to parry

Pababa

downward

Pag-Galang

salutation or show of respect

Pagsasanay

training

Pagsilang

birth or sunrise

Pagsisisi

atonement or repentance

Pahimsug

exercises or calisthenics

Pahisa

a slashing motion

Paikot

rotate

Paikot

circular strike

Paiwas

to avoid

Pakal

"ice pick" grip

Palad

palm of the hand

Palakas

strengthening

Palakas-Pulso

wrist-strengthening exercises

Palis

sweep or sweeping parry

Palis-Patid

a sweeping throw

Palisut

to scoop

Palisut-sut

skipping strike

Palit

change or exchange

Palit-Kamay

change or exchange grip

Palitan

alternating

Palo

to strike

Paluan

exchange of strikes

Pananandata

study of the weapons of the Philippines

Pama-a

footwork

Panastas

to slash

Panata

a devotion

Pangamot

empty-hand defense

Pangandam

on-guard or ready position

Pang-Ikyas

evasion or dodge

Pangilog

disarming

Pang-Olisi

stick fighting

Pang-Ubot

hold or grip

Panibago

new or a revival

Pani-il

footwork

Panimbang

balance

Panipis

to skim or cut thinly

Panukad

fighting stance

Parusa

punishment

Pasada de Contra

pass and hit

Pasok

to enter, inside or on target

Pasulong

forward

Pasungkit

to thrust upward

Pataas

upward

Patalim

dagger or blade weapon

Patalon

jumping or multi-level strikes

Patibong

to trap

Patid

to trip

Patusok

in a thrusting motion

Paulit-ulit

repetitive

Pa-upo

half side step/sitting down

Pauyon

go-with-the force technique

Payong

umbrella

Payong sa Itaas

upper umbrella block

Pekiti

close range

Piga

to squeeze or wring

Piglas

to struggle or resist

Pikon

one who is easily upset

Piktos

a snap strike

Pilay

sprain or dislocation

Pinahandog

diagonal downward strike

Pinatag

horizontal strike

Pinasaka

diagonal upward strike

Pinasaka Tuhod

rising knee strike

Pinatindog

vertical downward strike

Pingga

a long staff fighting system

Pinid

closed position

Pintok

a wrist snap strike

Pito

seven

Planchada

a horizontal strike

Plansada

horizontal cut/strike

Pluma

pen

Po

a suffix denoting respect

Prakcion

to react faster than the opponent

Pukpok

to hammer or pummel

Pulso

pulse or wrist

Puluhan

handle or butt

Punong Guro

head teacher & founder of system

Punyo

butt of stick

Q

R

Redonda

continuous double stick technique

Redondo

circular power strike

Retirada

to retreat

Rompida

an upward and downward slash

Ronda

circular movement of the hands or weapon

Ropillon

a double stick technique or movement

S

Sa

to or of

Sabayan

Simultaneous; to attack or counter at the same time

Sablay

Incomplete or imperfect; a low right to left horizontal blow

Saboy

to throw or scatter; an upward right to left diagonal strike

Sadang

reverse position

Sagang

defense

Sagasa

to charge or to overrun

Sakay

to ride or go with the force

Sakay-Salag

eskrima sticky hands; to follow the motion of the blocked/ checked weapon or attack

Sakong

heel

Sakong-Palad

palm-heel

Saksak

to thrust

Sasak Hatak

a technique using fast withdrawal and twisting of the weapon to inflict a cut on the opponents checking or blocking hand

Salag

block or parry

Salagba

downward block

Salagbas

outside dodging and parrying

Salag-Bisig

forearm block

Salagsok

inside dodging and parrying

Salagtas

upward block

Salakay

to charge or attack

Salamat

to thank

Salamin

mirror or reaction drill

Salisi

opposing or opposite direction

Salok

an upward strike with the edge or point

Saltik

a snap strike

Salubong

to meet head-on

Sama

to join or go with

Sambut

combination of footwork & form; application of technique

Sampu

ten

Sanay

training or exposure

Sandata

weapon

Sangga

to block

Saplet

quick disarm

Sawali

interwoven slats of wood use for walls

Serada

closed

Serrada

close quarters or "closing"

Sibat

staff

Sibog

retreat or backward

Sikad

side kick

Sikad-Gilid

side snap kick

Sikad-Hataw

snap roundhouse kick

Sikad-Sungkite

snap hook kick

Sikad-Tusok

front snap kick

Sikaran

a Philippine martial art emphasizing kicking & empty handskills

Siklod

to kiss the hand of an elder; a wrist lock

Siklod Bangga

a wrist lock that uses the shoulder as a leverage point

Sikmura

solar plexus

Siko

the elbow

Sikot

push kick

Sikwat

to pry; an upward strike with the punyo

Sikwat-Siko

a come-along lock with the elbow as the primary lock or center of pressure

Silat

to outmaneuver or overpower

Sinawalli

to weave; a continuous double stick technique

Siniguro

to make doubly sure; a follow-up trapping or jamming technique (Lameco Eskrima)

Sipa

to kick; also a game

Sipalit

a training drill for alternating kicks

Sipang-Hataw

roundhouse kick

Siyam

nine

Sogo

finger-tip thrust

Solo

single

Songab

finger jab

Songkiti

to thrust

Sugod

to attack or rush forward

Suklian

an exchange of strikes

Suko

to surrender or give-up

Sulong

to go forward or go ahead

Suliwa

pass or deflect

Sumbalik

counter

Sumbrada

upper umbrella block

Sumpa

a vow or oath

Sungkite

a technique that emphasizes thrusts

Sundot

a jab or quick thrust

Suntok

to punch

Suplete

quick disarm

Susi

key

Suwag

head-butt

Suyop

a go with the force technique

Swapang

selfish or self-interested

T

Tabas Talahib

a horizontal strike

Tabak-Toyok

nunchaku

Tadtad

full of or multiples of

Tadyak

thrust kick

Tadyak-Gilid

side thrust kick

Tadyak-Sakong

back thrust kick

Tadyak-Tusok

front thrust kick

Taga

to strike or cut

Tagang Alanganin

an outwards horizontal strike aimed at the upper torso region

Tagang Buhat Araw

an overhead strike aimed at the top of the head

Tagang Pasumala

primarily a parry, a sweeping upward diagonal strike used to deflect a weapon

Tagang San Miguel

a diagonal downward and inward strike aimed at the upper torso

Tagapagsanay

trainer or assistant instructor

Tagapagturo

senior assistant instructor

Tala

star

Talang Bartikal

vertical block

Talas

sharp or to sharpen

Talas Damdam

sensitivity training

Tapa

to step on the foot

Tapi

to parry or deflect

Tapik

to nudge, defelct or parry

Tapi-on

to block, parry, defelct or check

Tapi-Tapi

checking; a series of parries & blocks

Tapos

finished or the end

Tatlo

three

Tatlumpu

thirty

Tatlumpu't Isa

thirty one

Tatsulok

triangle

Taub

facing downward

Tayo

stance

Teka

wait, halt or pause

Tiempo

timing

Tigil

stop or cease

Tigpas

a horizontal strike directed at the knees

Tihaya

facing upward

Tiniklink

footwork drill

Tisod

to stumble

Totsada

to thrust

Totsar

to thrust

Trancada

to lock or locks

Tuhod

the knee

Tulisan

the knife-fighting art of Kali Illustrisimo

Tuloy-tuloy

continuous

Tunga-tunga

medium range

Tuo

to the right

Tusok

to thrust

Tuyok

cycling movement or to spin

U

Ulo

the head

Upo

seat

V

W

Wala

to the left

Walis

to sweep

Walo

eight

Warwok

a weapon hand capture that rebounds the weapon into the attackers body

Wetik

wrist snap strike

Witik

wrist snap strike

X, Y & Z

Yabag

the sound of footsteps

Yabang

show-off

Yakap

hug, hold, embrace or clinch

Yantoc

rattan stick

Yukbo

salutation

Yuko

to duck or bow