by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Uke Mean? Gedan Uke ge·dan·u·ke \ˈgā-ˈdän\ ü-ˈkā\ noun Definition: A low block technique in karate and the best technique to use when practitioners are being kicked and their blocking arm is at waist level or lower when they get...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 1, 2015 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gi Mean? Gi gi \gē\ noun Definition: The name for the traditional karate uniform. It has a similar origin to the judogi, the judo uniform, but the Gi is made from much lighter material. It is important to purchase a high-quality Gi, because an...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Barai Mean? Gedan Barai ge·dan·ba·rai \ˈgā-dän\ ˈbä-ˈrī\ noun Definition: A karate method for blocking an attack. It means “low-level sweep” and is one of the first techniques learned by karateka. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gedan Mean? Gedan ge·dan \ˈgā-dän\ noun Definition: This refers to a lower-body strike in karate. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Gyaku-Zuki Mean? Gyaku-Zuki gy·a·ku-zu·ki \gē-ˈȯ-ˈkü\ˈzü-ˈkē\ noun Definition: A reverse punch where the non-lead hand is used. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "G"
What Does Geri Mean? Geri ge·ri \ˈgā-ˈrē\ noun Definition: The term for karate kicks. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
