DisciplineName of MoveDescription
Dual SwordPuntama (Simultaneous Thrust & Parry)Thrust the primary sword into an opponent’s body while using the secondary off-hand sword to parry an incoming strike in a single tempo.
Dual SwordDownward Cut (Fendente) & ReversoRotate the dominant sword over the head for a downward cut while the off-hand covers the left/right side, then follow with a backhand (roverso) using the secondary hand.
Dual SwordUpward Cut (Sautano)Swing an upward arc with the true or false edge, often paired with a returning downward cut along the same trajectory.
Dual SwordGiant “X” Cut DrillAlternate diagonal cuts in a large “X” pattern, ensuring the secondary hand leads or flows on delayed same-axis motions.
Dual SwordSpinning 360-Degree StrikeExecute a lead-hand horizontal slash, then pivot the body to build momentum for a full rotation and a dual-weapon finishing blow.
Dual SwordBind and CutEngage and trap an opponent’s blade with one sword for control or defense, then slice or strike immediately with the free sword.
Dual SwordBasic AttacksOverhead, upward, downward, horizontal, and diagonal slashes (8 standard cutting angles) combined with direct thrusts.
Dual SwordDefensive ActionsParries, ripostes, feints, lunges, sidesteps, rolls, and deflections.
KarateChoku ZukiStraight punch
KarateOi ZukiLunge or stepping punch
KarateGyaku ZukiReverse punch (punching with the opposite hand of the front leg)
KarateKizami ZukiJab punch
KarateUra ZukiUppercut / short close-range punch
KarateMawashi ZukiRound hook punch
KarateKagi ZukiHook punch
KarateSanbon ZukiTriple punch combination
KarateUraken UchiBack fist strike
KarateShuto UchiKnife-hand (karate chop) strike
KarateHiji Uchi (Empi)Elbow strike
KarateTettsuiHammer-hand strike
KarateHaito UchiRidge-hand strike
KarateNukite UchiSpear-hand (finger thrust) strike
KarateMae Geri (Keage / Kekomi)Front snap kick or front thrust kick
KarateMawashi GeriRoundhouse kick
KarateYoko Geri (Keage / Kekomi)Side snap kick or side thrust kick
KarateUshiro GeriBack kick
KarateHiza GeriKnee kick
KarateFumikomiStomping kick
KarateAshi BaraiFoot sweep
KarateGedan BaraiDownward block
KarateAge UkeRising (upper) block
KarateChudan Uchi UkeInside forearm middle block
KarateShuto UkeKnife-hand block
KarateMorote UkeDouble-forearm block
KarateJuji UkeX-block (crossed arms)
Muay ThaiMat Nueng / JabA quick, straight punch with the lead hand.
Muay ThaiMat Trong / CrossA powerful straight punch with the rear hand.
Muay ThaiMat Wiang San / HookA short, circular punch targeting the side of the head or body.
Muay ThaiMat Soi Dao / UppercutAn upward-driving punch aimed at the chin or torso.
Muay ThaiKradot Chok / Superman PunchA feigned kick followed by jumping off the rear leg to snap a straight punch.
Muay ThaiBackfist / Haymaker (Mat Wiang Yao)Wide or spinning back-of-the-hand strikes.
Muay ThaiTe Tat / Roundhouse KickThe staple Muay Thai kick, rotating the hip and striking with the lower shin rather than the foot.
Muay ThaiTe Chiang / Diagonal KickAn upward-angling roundhouse targeting the ribs or upper body.
Muay ThaiThip / Front / Push KickA straight foot-thrust used to keep distance, disrupt rhythm, or knock an opponent off balance (includes straight, side, and slapping variations).
Muay ThaiSwitch KickRapidly switching the stance feet mid-air or via a shuffle to slam a power roundhouse with the lead leg.
Muay ThaiTe Khao / Axe KickA downward chopping motion with the heel or leg.
Muay ThaiTe Klap Lang / Reverse RoundhouseA spinning back-piercing or spinning heel kick.
Muay ThaiSok Ti / Horizontal ElbowA sweeping, parallel strike across the face or jaw.
Muay ThaiSok Ngat / Uppercut ElbowAn upward-thrusting elbow to the chin.
Muay ThaiSok Tong / Sap / Downward SmashA plunging overhead “tomahawk” elbow strike.
Muay ThaiSok Klap / Spinning Back ElbowA 360-degree rotational elbow strike.
Muay ThaiSok Chieng / Diagonal ElbowAn angled upward or downward slash.
Muay ThaiSok Ku / Double ElbowThrowing both elbows in tandem.
Muay ThaiKhao Trong / Straight KneeA direct, piercing knee drive straight into the midsection or ribs.
Muay ThaiKhao Tat / Horizontal KneeA sweeping, side-cutting knee strike.
Muay ThaiKhao Chiang / Diagonal KneeAn angled knee coming up through the opponent’s guard.
Muay ThaiKhao Loi / Flying KneeA powerful jumping knee strike launched from mid-range.
Muay ThaiKhao Yao / Downward Bomb KneeA long, arcing downward knee strike.
Muay ThaiClinch (Chap Kho)Neck wrestling and framing at close range to control posture and land inside knees and elbows.
Muay ThaiShin Block (Ka Pang)Raising the shin outward to deflect incoming low or middle roundhouse kicks.
Muay ThaiCatch-and-SweepCatching an opponent’s middle or high kick and sweeping their planted standing leg.
Muay ThaiDodge & Parry (Pang Nga)Slapping away or sidestepping straight punches and kicks.
Jiu JitsuChokes & StranglesIncludes Rear-naked choke (RNC), Triangle choke, Guillotine choke, Bow and arrow / collar chokes, Ezekiel choke, and D’Arce & Anaconda chokes.
Jiu JitsuJoint LocksIncludes Straight armbar & reverse armbar, Kimura (double wrist lock), Americana (figure-four shoulder lock), Omoplata (shoulder lock using the legs), and Leg locks (Heel hooks, straight ankle locks/botinha, toe holds, kneebars).
KendoTarget Areas (Dah-totsu-bu)Standard target zones: Men (top/diagonal center of head), Kote (wrist/forearm), Do (left/right torso breastplate), and Tsuki (throat thrust).
KendoOffensive Attacks (Shikake-waza)Attack initiation methods: Renzoku Waza (consecutive strikes), Debana Waza (striking at initiation), Harai Waza (sweeping shinai), Maki Waza (twisting shinai out of alignment), Katsugi Waza (shoulder-hitched surprise strike), and Hiki Waza (backward-moving cuts).
KendoCounterattacks (Oji-waza)Defensive counters: Nuki Waza (evading before countering), Suriage Waza (deflecting upward along the blade), Kaeshi Waza (parrying and rotating wrists to strike opposite side), and Uchiotoshi Waza (knocking down incoming shinai).
JudoTe-waza (Hand Throws)Standing hand throws (Tachi-waza) including upper-body and arm throws such as Ippon Seoi Nage, Morote Seoi Nage, Tai Otoshi, and Kata Guruma.
JudoKoshi-waza (Hip Throws)Standing hip throws (Tachi-waza) using hips as a fulcrum, featuring O Goshi, Harai Goshi, Koshi Guruma, and Tsuri Goshi.
JudoAshi-waza (Foot & Leg Throws)Standing leg throws (Tachi-waza) focusing on sweeping, reaping, or propping (Ouchi Gari, Kouchi Gari, Osoto Gari, Uchi Mata, Deashi Barai, Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, Hiza Guruma).
JudoMa-sutemi-waza (Rear Sacrifice Throws)Throws executed by falling backward (Sutemi-waza), such as Tomoe Nage and Sumi Gaeshi.
JudoYoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Throws)Throws executed by falling to the side (Sutemi-waza), including Tani Otoshi, Uki Waza, and Yoko Guruma.
JudoOsaekomi-waza (Pins and Hold-downs)Groundwork (Katame-waza) controlling an opponent on their back, such as Kesa Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, and Kami Shiho Gatame.
JudoShime-waza (Chokes and Strangles)Groundwork (Katame-waza) submissions applied to the neck, including Nami Juji Jime, Okuri Eri Jime, and Kata Ha Jime.
JudoKansetsu-waza (Joint Locks)Groundwork (Katame-waza) submissions strictly restricted to the elbow joint in modern sport judo, such as Juji Gatame (armbar).
JudoAtemi-waza (Striking Techniques)Punches, kicks, and direct strikes to vital points (kyusho); prohibited in sport competition and preserved primarily in traditional kata.

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