All professional fields of study require "jargon", words and phrases defined specifically for their meaning within that field of study. The field of Self defense has its own jargon. The MLS glossary of terms includes words with common meanings or dictionary definitions that vary from their definitions used in SD education and training. All concepts are defined according to the context of the MLS Safety Training Program Model. Words capitalized within a definitions will also be found with a unique listing within this glossary.

Click on the letters at the left to begin, or to search for a specific word or phrase.