David Brent Wolfe Dictionary of

English Martial Art Terms

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• Dempsey jolt is a type of punching motion made famous by the American boxer Jack Dempsey.
• Depth zones is a concept created by American kempo instructor Ed Parker. Four of the zones are: (1) hand to elbow, (2) elbow to knee, (3) knee to shoulder, and (4) shoulder to head.
• Discernment is a sensitivity to what is really happening between or with people.
• Dutch Arrows are hand thrown arrows.

These are terms that I have been exposed to during my martial arts training over several decades. Some of the terms are generic martial art jargon. Other terms usages are martial art/style/organization/school specific.

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