"Accord." An ancient Japanese term
for harmony, accord, and coordination.
Wado ryu:
"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:
"Side" or "flank."
Wakizashi:
"Short sword." The shorter of the
samurai's two swords, with a blade of sixteen to twenty-three
inches long.
Waza:
Technique.
Wing chun:
"Beautiful springtime." A form of
Chinese kung fu that centers around strong linear punches and
centerline movement.
Wushu:
"War arts." A Chinese term broadly
encompassing "martial arts".
