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Chinese Terminology

 
Ba Gua Chang (Lit. Eight Trigram Palm) An internal Chinese art focusing on circular movements and internal palm strikes
Cun A form of measurement used in traditional Chinese medicine which is the distance between the first and second joint on the middle finger.
Dan Tien Physical center of gravity in the body
Fa jin Explosive power created through vibration
Jiao Foot techniques
Mabu Horse stance
Qi or Chi Chinese word for energy (ki in Japanese).  Often used to describe the intrinsic life-force energy that many believe animates the body and can be directed and extended through mental focus.
Qinna or Chin Na The technique of catching and lockinig
Sifu Can mean either master or teacher
Wing Chun Radiant springtime. A style of Wushu
Wushu The Art of War. Bujutsu in Japanese.
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