Definition(s):

A Martial Art idiom referring to practice of self-defense without Man-made Weapons.

Comments:

The classic way to refer to martial arts that practice without Man-made Weapons is being empty handed.

Over time this idiom has become wide-spread to the point where it arguable could be said to be part of the normal English lexicon and no longer an idiom.

Related Definition(s):

Weapon

Related Term(s):

Man-made Weapon, Natural Weapon