Ko soto gake (small outside hook) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the third group, Sankyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as... more »
Ko Soto Gari (minor outer reaping) does not really have a right or a left handed version, mereley the best opportunity to throw your opponent, and usually as a counter as your opponent attacks you at a 90 degree angle. If attacking your opponents left leg on a stationary partner, step with your left... more »
Ko uchi gari (minor inner reaping), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified... more »
Ko uchi makikomi (small inner wrap-around) is a Judo sacrifice technique now banned in IJF competition. It is a follow up attack to ko uchi gari. Tori advances his left leg and places the sole of his right foot behind Uke’s right heel. At the same time Tori’s right hand leaves Uke’s lapel and shoots... more »
Part two It is the most recent kata of Judo, having been created in 1956. It incorporates techniques from aikido through the influence of Kenji Tomiki. It consists of several techniques (atemi, throws, chockes, locks) to defend oneself from: unarmed attack, attack with a dagger, with a stick, and with a gun. Against unarmed... more »
Judo (meaning “gentle way”) is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro at Kōdōkan (place for expounding the way). Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s... more »
Koshi Guruma (hip wheel), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a... more »
Koshiki no Kata (ancient ) is a kata (a set of prearranged techniques) in Judo. It is also known as Kito ryu no Kata. It consists of 21 techniques originally belonging to the Kito School of Jujutsu. Jigoro Kano revised the techniques and incorporated them into a kata in order to preserve the historical... more »
Kuchiki taoshi is a single leg Judo takedown adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a hand technique, Te-waza. This technique has been banned form Judo competition. Kuchiki taoshi is accomplished by Tori grabbing Uke’s leg from the outside or inside with one... more »
Kuzure kami shio gatame is one of the seven mat holds, osaekomi waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a north-south hold and it’s a variant of kami shio gatame. ... more »
Kuzure yoko shio gatame (broken lateral four quarters) is a Judo pinning hold very similar to yoko shio gatame (Kuzure means “variant”). Tori’s right arm passes bteween Uke’s legs and wraps round Uke’s left leg and locates onto Uke’ jacket. Tori’s left arm goes over Uke’s left shoulder and locks onto Uke’s... more »
Kyuzo Mifune (April 21, 1883 – January 27, 1965) has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of Judo after the founder, Jigoro Kano. He is considered by many to be the greatest judo technician ever, after Kanō. Kyuzo Mifune became so famous in Judo circles that in referring to... more »
Makura kesa gatame (pillow scarf hold) A strong ground hold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that lends itself well to MMA fighting with striking. The tori holds the uke in a Kesa Gatame, but the leg of the tori nearest the mat is brought up towards and underneath the uke’s head so that tori... more »
Masahiko Kimura (September 10, 1917 – April 18, 1993) was a Japanese judoka (Judo practitioner) who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. Kimura (5ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the reverse ude-garami arm lock is... more »
Mikonosuke (Mikinosuke) Kawaishi (born 1899 – 1969) was a master of Japanese Judo and Jujutsu, reaching for the life of the 7th Dan, who led the development of Judo in France and much of Europe. The application of belt colors associated with different degrees of learning resulted in a very effective teaching approach for... more »
Born in November of 1878, and trained by Jigoro Kano and Tsunejiro Tomita in Judo, Mitsuyo Maeda (aka Conde Koma) is, perhaps, the most important figure in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began his Judo (then known as Kano Jiu-Jitsu) training in 1895 and was traveling the world to promote the art by... more »