noun
combat sport; martial art; one-on-one fighting sport
Refers to competitive fighting disciplines, typically unarmed and one-on-one, such as judo, karate, or wrestling. Often used interchangeably with 格闘技, though 格技 may emphasize the sporting or technical aspect.
See also: 格闘技
柔道は日本の伝統的な格技です。
Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art.
彼は様々な格技を習得している。
He has mastered various combat sports.
格闘技 is a more common term for combat sports, often including armed or mixed styles. 格技 is a near-synonym but may sound slightly more formal or technical.
Compound of 格 (class, status, or pattern) and 技 (technique, skill). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys 'patterned fighting techniques'.