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A  Abaniko Arnis striking technique using a stick and resembling a fan motion.    Age Rising    Age Empi Rising elbow strike    Age Uchi Rising strike    Age Uke Rising block. Also known as a high or upper block.    Age Zuki Rising punch    Ahimsâ (japanese) The code of not hurting somebody. This very important principle of life with roots in the Indian Buddhism has been integrated in the Martial Arts philosophy.    Ai Translated as "harmony," this term is most commonly associated with aikido, where one combines their energy with that of their opponents.    Aiki "Harmony meeting." When one combines an opponents' energy with their own for control.    Aikido A martial art developed by Uyeshiba Morihei in the 1930's. Based on aikijutsu, aikido is considered a non-agressive art, using the opponents' energy against them.    Aikijutsu "Technique of harmonious spirit." A branch of ancient jujutsu from which aikido was developed.    Aite "Opponent" or "partner." An adversary in a contest.    Aiuchi "Mutual striking down or simultaneous point." A simultaneous score by both competitors in the sport aspects of Japanese martial arts.    Aka Red    Aka Obi Red belt    Antei Balance," "stability," or "equilibrium.    Anyo "Form." Dance-like techniques practiced in the Filipino art of arnis.    Ap Front.    Ap Chagi "Front kick." Also known as apcha busigi (front snap kick.)    Arbir An indonesian halberd weapon of pentjak-silat approximately five feet in length that features a shallow groove in the plane of the blade running the length of the shaft.    Arit A sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, used in pentjak-silat.    Arnis "Harness of the hand." A Filpino martial art, also known as eskrima and kali, centering around stick, blade and empty hand combat.    Ashi Leg or foot.    Ashi Ate Foot strikes" or "leg strikes.    Ashi Barai Leg sweep. Also known as ashi harai.    Ashi Gatami Leg lock.    Ashi no Ura Sole of the foot.    Ashi Sabaki Foot work" or "foot movement.    Ashi Waza Leg techniques, including kicks and throws in which the pivot point is the leg or foot.    Atama Head, or more specifically, top of the head.    Ate Striking. To strike.    Atemi Body striking.    Atemi Te Striking techniques    Atemi Waza Striking techniques, including kicks, punches, and blocks.    Au To encounter an opponent in any Japanese martial arts contest.    Awase Together    Awase Zuki Double punch/strike