Itsutsu-no-kata

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Itsutsu no Kata (五の形, Itsutsu no Kata^? "forms of five") is a kata (a set of prearranged techniques) in Judo.

It consists in five techniques, known only by their number. It was developed by Jigoro Kano and it is considered unfinished. The techniques are composed of gentle movements evocative of natural forces.

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Mifune version

[edit] References

• Jigoro Kano, Kodokan Judo, Kodansha International.

[edit] External links

• Description from the Judo Information Site.