CEB
14th April 2003, 22:07
Question on the use of Gi.
I know that in reference to clothing the use of the term gi alone is not correct. Gi isn't a word it is a suffix that refers to what is worn while in the process of doing something i.e. DoGi, KeikoGi, JudoGi etc.....
In Goju Ryu we have an exercise called San Dan Gi which to the best of my knowlegde means or refers to '3 level training'. It is a prearranged kumite exercise that works Jodan, Chudan, and Gedan techniques in succession. My question, Is Gi used in this context also not a word. If not is it basically the same suffix that denotes clothing worn? Sorry if I don't know enough about linguistics to ask the question in an intelligent manner.
Thanks for your support.
I know that in reference to clothing the use of the term gi alone is not correct. Gi isn't a word it is a suffix that refers to what is worn while in the process of doing something i.e. DoGi, KeikoGi, JudoGi etc.....
In Goju Ryu we have an exercise called San Dan Gi which to the best of my knowlegde means or refers to '3 level training'. It is a prearranged kumite exercise that works Jodan, Chudan, and Gedan techniques in succession. My question, Is Gi used in this context also not a word. If not is it basically the same suffix that denotes clothing worn? Sorry if I don't know enough about linguistics to ask the question in an intelligent manner.
Thanks for your support.