Eishin ryu: | The original style of iaijutsu that embraces numerous kata and is combat oriented. | |
Eku: | “Oar.” A weapon developed by Okinawan farmers. Today it is a training weapon common to Okinawan karate. | |
Embujo: | A place of exhibition or athletic performances where martial arts events are often staged. | |
Encho: | “Continuation” or “extension.” The overtime period of a match. | |
Enryo: | A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial artist of contempt for death. It is related to seishi-o-choetsu. | |
Enteki: | The art of long-distance archery. | |
Eri: | Lapel. | |
Eri katsu: | The lapel method of resuscitation used in judo. | |
Esquiva: | A Spanish word meaning escape, defend, repel, get away, move out of the way, etc. It is also used in Spanish poetry, literature and prose, to indicate a demeanor of shyness or elusiveness. | |
Estocador: | A practitioner of eskrima. |
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