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This dictionary is a collection of terms and definitions of various styles, phrases and concepts of the martial arts. We wish to make this the most authoritative dictionary on the web. So, if you see a term that is not present, please send the term with an acurate definition to webmaster@elite-fighters.com

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Gake: Hooking action used in some ankle and sacrifice throws.

Gakko: School.

Ganmen: A target area referred to in sport karate. It includes all of the head and face area.

Ganmen shuto: Face knife-hand.

Gari: Reap.

Gatame: Locking or holding.

Geashi: Reversal.

Gedan: A term often used in karate to pinpoint an area to be attacked. Usually refers to the lower trunk area.

Gedan barai: Low block.

Gedan juji uke: Lower X-block.

Gedan shuto uke: Lower knife-hand block.

Gekken: A name often used in place of Kendo during the Meiji era (1868 - 1912), especially by the military.

Genin: Ninja of the lowest rank who were often responsible for carrying out dangerous assignments.

Genseiryu: A style of karate characterized by tumbling and somersaults.

Geri: Kick.

Gi: A Japanese term for a martial arts uniform.

Go: Five.

Goshi: Hip.

Gosoku: A modern system of karate founded by Tak Kubota of Los Angeles, California.

Go ti: An ancient form of Chinese wrestling.

Guruma: Wheel-like throw.

Gunbai: A rigid iron or wooden fan carried by generals in battle and used today by sumo referees as a symbol of authority.

Gung fu: The Cantonese pronunciation of kung fu.
gup: "Grade" or "class." A Korean grade designating a level of achievement below black belt.

Gyaku: "Reverse" or "opposite."

Gyaku tsuki: Reverse punch (opposite hand and leg).

Gyaky juji jime: Reverse cross choke.

Gyoji: The referee of a sumo match.

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