An Indian form of fencing centered around shields
(fari) and swords (gatka). The gatka is a three foot, leather-covered
stick. The fari, nine inches in diameter, is also leather bound.
To score points the stick must simply touch the vital points
designated on the opponent's body.
Five Elements:
Metal, Wood, Earth, Water and Fire. Metal cuts
Wood, Wood enters Earth, Earth holds Water, Water puts out
fire and fire melts Metal. Used in pressure point fighting.
Focus:
A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial
artist giving the ability to concentrate only on ones goal.
Fou Tou Ou:
A sword used in kung fu, known as the "hook
and crescent" sword.
Fu:
The battle axe.
Fu antei:
A judo term denoted instability or lack of balance.
Fuchi:
The metal sleeve located at the base of the
handle next to the guard of a samurai sword.
Fudoshi:
A tight fitting loin cloth worn by Judo practitioners
to avoid injury.
Fudoshin:
A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial
artist in which one is calm, detached and unthreatened. The
principal was developed by Miyamoto Musashi and it is fundamental
to all warrior philosophy.
Fukai:
To hold strongly.
Fukiya:
Pins and poison darts shot through a blowgun.
Fukubu:
A target area in sport karate that includes
the diaphragm, abdomen and side chest area.
Fu jya:
A style of kung fu that employs both hard and
soft techniques.
