Check the sticky at the top of this forum:
From Bill Martino's Kenpo Zone:
Code Words In Technique Names
Branch- attack using a kick
Circles- the dominant feature of the defense is circular motions
Cross- your defense involves crossing of his (3) or your (2) arms
Danger- you are grounded as part of the attack
Darkness- an attack from behind (3), or a defense behind him (1)
Death- usually an attack involving a choke (4), or a stomping defense (2)
Destruction- a left-handed attack
Doom- an attack involving a kick
Falcon- both hands initially work in the high zone
Fans - initial move uses a fanning action with both hands
Feathers- hair
Gift- attack involving a handshake
Hammer- the primary feature of your defense is hammerfists
Kimono- attack using a lapel grab
Lance - attack using a knife
Leaves - fingers
Mace - fist (either attacking, or as part of the response)
Obscure- your initial strike is to one of your obscure zones
Peach- groin
Pendulum- downward block, usually in defense against a kick
Prongs- thumbs
Rain- descending attack or defense
Ram- usually a tackle (3), but may be a fist (2) or banged heads (1)
Rod-attack using a pistol
Sacrifice- involves grabbing his legs (2) or body (1)
Salute- defense that uses an upward heelpalm strike
Snakes - two people 'snaking around' (2), or wrapping your arms about theirs (1)
Storm- attack using a club or stick
Sword-defense that uses chops (i.e., sword hands)
Twigs- arms or hands
Wing - either a seized arm, or a defense that relies heavily on your arm
