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A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.

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Positions are relative to another person, as opposed to single-person stances.
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Energy delivered per unit time, or the ability to deliver such power. All techniques require some power to be effective. Contributing to power are elements of speed, coordination, and strength (the ab…
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Vulnerable targets on the human body
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Prevention, as it applies to martial arts, is the avoidance of violence, both for the aggressor and defender. Use this tag when your question involves avoiding violence.
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Safety equipment, whether worn (gloves, chest protectors, headgear, mouthguards) or not (floor mats, padded walls)
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A punch is defined as a strike with a fist (i.e., a closed hand). Use this tag for questions related to striking techniques that are performed with a fist.
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Tai chi grappling exercise.
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氣 (qi, chi, ki) is a polysemous word, generally referring to a circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine.
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A specific type of European, straight edged thrusting sword. This tag can apply to rapiers meant for war or fencing foils. Use this tag when your question involves this specific type of sword. If unsu…
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Voluntary or involuntary action in response to another's action
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Choosing a martial art, tool, technique, teacher, or training partner.
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Relaxation reduces physical and mental tension in the body.
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Minimizing or evaluating risk in the practice of martial arts. Includes inherently harmful techniques like strikes to the head, as well as potentially damaging techniques like chokes, and avoiding inj…
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Ancient Japanese Warriors, who had their own social class. Famous for using katanas, but also used bows and spears.
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A Martial Arts School is a subdivision of a particular type of martial art OR a particular organization which teaches martial arts.
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Self-defense or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from harm. Anything not related to a specific martial art, any hypothet…
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Unsupervised Training; practice on your own or without an individual with more expertise present. Usually self-training comes from doing exercises from memory or from some sort of training manual, suc…
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Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, on the basis of sex within martial arts.
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Kung fu associated with the Shaolin monastery in China
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Physical shields used as armor for blocking or attacking
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昭道館合気道 (Shōdōkan Aikidō), the system teaching Aikido created by Kenji Tomiki.
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A shoe is a covering for feet, which can possibly extend up to ankles and shins. Some martial art traditions require specific footwear. Use this tag when the question focuses on footwear.
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For use of short sticks as weapons
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Style of karate founded by Gichin Funakoshi. Use for questions particular to the Shotokan style of karate.
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A term that describes a student's progress in learning any disciple. Shu or "obedience" indicates the initial stage when the student follows forms strictly. "Ha" or "detachment" indicates the stage w…
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A shuriken (Japanese: 手裏剣; literally: "hidden hand blade") is a Japanese concealed weapon that was used as a hidden dagger to distract or misdirect.
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Questions related to the social aspects of practicing martial arts.
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Testing of techniques through practice with a partner or against an opponent.
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