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G  Gagaku (Japanese) Music for the court of the Emperor. Gagaku was the traditional form of dance and music which was authorized only in the court of the Emperor.    Gaiwan External part of the forearm    Gake Hooking action used in some ankle and sacrifice throws.    Gakko School.    Gangaku Name of a karate kata    Ganmen A target area referred to in sport karate. It includes all of the head and face area.    Gatame Locking or holding.    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 with the forearm    Gedan Uke Low block    Gedan Zuki Low punch/strike    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 The uniform worn while practicing martial arts.    Go Five    Go no Sen The initiative in the defense    Go Ti An ancient form of Chinese wrestling.    Gohon Kumite Five steps sparring    Goju Ryu One of the 4 major karate styles. The founder of Goju Ryu was Kanryo Higaonna (1851-1915)    Goshi Hip.    Goshi Waza Throws in which the hip is used as the pivot point.    Goshin Jitsu Techniques of self defense.    Gosoku A modern system of karate founded by Tak Kubota of Los Angeles, California.    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, contrary, opposite    Gyaku Zuki Reverse punch    Gyoji The referee of a sumo match.