PART TWO PART THREE The Katame-no-Kata was established during 1884 and 1885. The kata consists of five representative techniques each from the osae-komi waza (pinning holds), shime waza (chokeholds) and kansetsu waza (join locks), the aim being the mastery of the theoretical basis for executing and evading each technique. Together, the Nage-no-Kata and the katame no kata from the randori no kata.... more »
Katate Jime, is a choke on the trachea (air choke hold) performed either standing or at ground fighting from mount or guard positions. This choke is a part of the syllabus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Japanese Jujutsu. This hold is an air choke hold. It is relatively easy to perform and has the... more »
Kawazu gake (one leg entaglement) is a Leg Entanglement Throw in Judo that targets an opponent’s leg. It is one of the techniques adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi. It is also one of the four forbidden... more »
This movie was demonstrated by Tomiki Kenji sensei and Ohba Hideo sensei who were two of the most important people of Aikido history, I believe. Especially, Tomiki sensei established Japan Aikido Association (people usually call it Shodokan Aikido or Tomiki Aikido) which has the students all over the world today. This movie said Tomiki... more »
Kenshiro Abbe (15 December 1915 – 1 December 1985) was a prominent Japanese master of Judo, Aikido, and Kendo. He introduced Aikido to the United Kingdom in 1955, and founded the Kyushindo system. Abbe was a graduate of the famous Budo Senmon Gakko, having studied judo and kendo there. Following an illustrious early career... more »
Kesa garami (scarf hold armlock) is a Jujutsu joint lock that you can do from a scarf hold position (kesa gatame). You can apply Kesa garami on Uke’s bent or straighten arm. This technique is used in Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu, Kawaishi method of Judo and in Mixed Martial Arts... more »
Kibisu gaeshi (heel trip reversal) is a single leg takedown adopted later by the Kodokan into their Shinmeisho No Waza (newly accepted techniques) list. It is categorized as a hand technique, Te-waza. In the technique, Kibisu-gaeshi, Tori lowers his body and grabs Uke’s heel from the inside or outside with one hand and sweeps Uke... more »
Kime no kata (form of the decision) is a self-defense oriented series of katas in Kodokan Judo. Kime no kata, also known as Shinken Shobu no Kata (form of real fighting), was developed at the Kodokan around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques... more »
Kime shiki (form of decision) is a Kodokan Judo kata very similar to Kime no kata. This exercise aims to properly and strongly build your body by developing the fastand graceful movements of your muscles of the whole body. Further, it considerably assists to improve the skillful and decisive body movements which can be... more »
Kitō-ryū is a traditional school (koryū) of the Japanese martial art of jujutsu. Its syllabus comprises atemi-waza (striking techniques), nage-waza (throwing techniques), kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques) and shime-waza (choking techniques). Many of these techniques are performed while in full armor. Kitō Ryū is translated as “the school of the rise and fall.” It is... more »
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 »