Since Qwan Ki Do is a Chinese / Vietnamese martial art, we use a number of words and expressions that are not so easy and understandable for someone who does not know the Vietnamese language. On this page we will try to list the most used words and expressions with an explanation / translation.
Titles
| Tile | Bearer of title |
| Vô Sinh | White and including blue belt (belt system) |
| Hướng Sư | Black belt |
| Huãn Sư | 1st og 2nd dang |
| Võ Sư | 3rd og 4th dang |
| Tạo Sư | 5th dang |
| Mình Sư | 6th dang |
| Giảm Sư | 7th dang |
| Chan Sư | 8th dang |
| Thầy Chưởng Môn | Grand Master (Thầy) Founder (Chưởng Môn) |
Vietnamese figures
| một | one |
| hai | two |
| ba | three |
| bốn | four |
| năm | five |
| sáu | six |
| bảy | seven |
| tám | eight |
| chín | nine |
| mười | ten |
Elements
| Môc | wood |
| Hoa | fire |
| Thô | earth |
| Kim | metal |
| Thuy | water |
Vietnamese expressions
| chuản bị | preparation |
| lễ | greeting |
| đấu | start / fight |
| thôi | stop / break up |
| ngồi-xuống | sit down |
| đứng-dậy | get up |
| tiếp tục | continue |
| quát | Battle cry |
| quyên | forms |
Animal Names
| hổ | tiger |
| hau nhi | monkey |
| long | dragon |
| bạch hạc | crane |
| gấu | bear |
| xa | snake |
| duong long | mantis |
| Phượng Hoàng | phoenix |
| chim ưng | eagle |