The David Brent Wolfe Dictionary of

Chinese Martial Art Terms

When possible, terms are given in Mandarin (Hanyu) pinyin spelling. The older spelling of the Wade Giles method is used when it is the more commonly known version. For some terms the most common version is given in Cantonese.

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• Emei ci means Emei region piercers.
• Emei pai means Emei region style of Chinese martial art.
• Er jie gun is a two section staff. Traditionally, the sections were like the sections of the three sectional staff. Modern practioners have come to use the Okinawan lengths like a nunchaku.
• Er ji wu shi means a second class warrior.
• Er lu jai yaw is a Mei hua praying mantis style routine meaning 2nd route essence.