Martial Arts Glossary
Glossary of commonly used terms in the Japanese martial arts.
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gi |
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Uniform |
| Gishin Funakoshi | Gichin Funakoshi is often called the Father of Modern Karate. He was born on November 10 1868 and died April 26 1957 at the age of 88. He was not the founder of karate but was instrumental in promoting karate in Japan.
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Father of modern karate |
| Go |
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Five |
| Gohan-kumite | (goh-hon koo-mih-tay): Five step sparring
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Five step sparring |