Misspellings

Common Ways to Spell or Misspell the Names of Martial Arts

It seems there are many ways to spell the names of some martial arts. Some make sense, and some are just plain silly. If you find a funny new way to spell or misspell the name of your favorite martial art, please let us know. We would be happy to include it on our list!

Aikido
Aikidough
Akido
Alkido  

Battojutsu
Batto-Jistu
Batto-Jitsu
Batto-Justu
Batto-Jutsu
Batto-Jiutsu
Battoujutsu
 
Iaido
Iado
aido
 
Jodo
Jodoe
Jodoh
Judo  
Judo
Judu
Judough  

Jujutsu
Jiu Jistu
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Justu
Jiu Jutsu
Jujistu
Jujitsu
Jujustu  

Hapkido
Hopkido  

Kendo  

Kenjutsu
 
Karate
Krate
Kurate
Krotty
Karate-do
Krate-do
Kurate-do
Krotty-do  
Kung Fu
Kong fu
Gong fu
Gung fu  

Tai Chi
Daiji
Daijiquan
Tachi
Tai Chi Chuan
Tachichuan
Taijiquan
Tai Chai
Tai Che
Tai Chee
Tai She
Thaichi  

Tae Kwon Do
Taekwondo
Ti Kwon Do
TKD