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Gake |
Hooking action used in some ankle and sacrifice throws. |
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Gaeshi. Kaeshi |
Counterattack. Twist or flex a limb further its normal range of movement. |
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Gakka shiken |
Written test for black belt level only. |
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Gakko |
School. |
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Gakusha |
Studious, searcher, wise. |
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Gakushu |
Study, learning. |
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Ganmen |
A target area referred to in sport karate. It includes all of the head and face area. |
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Garami |
Sewing, wrap in spiral. |
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Gashuku |
Learning camp. (this word has coined for budo's special training camps) |
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Gatame |
Locking or holding. |
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Gedan |
. Low level. |
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Gedan |
A term often used in karate to pinpoint an area to be attacked. Usually refers to the lower trunk area. |
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Geiko. Keiko |
Training. |
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Gekisai |
Attack and smash. |
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Gekken |
A name often used in place of Kendo during the Meiji era (1868 - 1912), especially by the military. |
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Gen jutsu |
Secret art or method. Magic. |
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Genin |
Ninja of the lowest rank who were often responsible for carrying out dangerous assignments. |
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Genseiryu |
A style of karate characterized by tumbling and somersaults. |
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Geri |
Kick. |
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Geri. Keri |
Kick. |
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Gi |
A Japanese term for a martial arts uniform. |
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Go no sen |
Reaction after the action. |
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Go ti |
An ancient form of Chinese wrestling. |
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Goju |
Hardness and softness. |
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Goshi |
Hip. |
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Goshin |
Self defense. |
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Gosoku |
A modern system of karate founded by Tak Kubota of Los Angeles, California. |
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Guchi. Kuchi |
Mouth. |
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Gunbai |
A rigid iron or wooden fan carried by generals in battle and used today by sumo referees as a symbol of authority. |
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Gung fu |
The Cantonese pronunciation of kung fu. |
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Gup |
"Grade" or "class." A Korean grade designating a level of achievement below black belt. |
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Gyaku |
"Reverse" or "opposite." |
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Gyoji |
The referee of a sumo match. |
