I recently had a request to list the code words for the self-defense techniques to help parents work with their children. Here’s a list to help you relate the moves to the names and remember the techniques easier:

  • Sword =  Chop (hand-sword)
  • Wing  = Elbow
  • Twins = Both Hands
  • Destruction or Destructive = Left Side
  • Hammer = Hammer-fist
  • Storm = Club
  • Mace = Fist (specifically the front knuckles)
  • Obscure = Blind Spot
  • Kimono – Shirt
  • Hoof = Foot Stomp
  • Salute – Heelpalm
  • Talon, Falcon, Eagle – grab
  • Gift =Handshake
  • Feathers = Hair
  • Cross = crossed arms
  • Ram = Tackle (or front of fist)
  • Shield = Block
  • Branch = Leg
  • Twig = Arm
  • Leaves = Fingers
  • Spear = Spear-hand Poke
  • Pendulum = Downward Block
  • Fan = Parry
  • Lance = Knife
  • Darkness = From behind or Flank (Obscure Zones)
  • Rod = gun
  • Dance = Footwork