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| Wa: |
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"Accord." An ancient Japanese term
for harmony, accord, and coordination. |
| Wado ryu: |
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"Way of peace." A Japanese style of
karate developed from jujutsu and earlier karate styles. It
is one of the four major karate systems practiced in the world
today. |
| Waki: |
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"Side" or "flank." |
| Wakizashi: |
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"Short sword." The shorter of the
samurai's two swords, with a blade of sixteen to twenty-three
inches long. |
| Waza: |
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Technique. |
| Wing chun: |
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"Beautiful springtime." A form of
Chinese kung fu that centers around strong linear punches and
centerline movement. |
| Wushu: |
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"War arts." A Chinese term broadly
encompassing "martial arts". |
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