A balance point or center of gravity is the place where you can balance a sword by placing it like a seesaw (a two-sided lever).
Basic technique or “mother technique” (Mae Mai or Maeh Mai) is a technique used to shape reaction patterns for the use of primary combat elements and for the associated defensive techniques.
“Battle Buddy” (Combat Companion) is the colloquial term for a primary training partner in Pahuyuth.
The first of three pahuyuth belt steps is the beginner level or green belt level.
A black belt is a belt in the Pahuyuth. Black belts are worn by students of the application level.
In Pahuyuth, the term bodily weapon refers to elements of the human body that can be used as a weapon.
The psychological self-attitude or the character of the examinee is defined as Carrier’s Worthiness.
The Carrier’s Worthiness Exam is the examination stage in which the Carrier’s Worthiness is tested.