Ju-no-kata

Ju no Kata (柔の形, Jū-no-kata^?, "forms of gentleness") is a kata (a set of prearranged forms) in Judo.

It is designed to teach the fundamental principles of judo, especially the principle of ju (yielding or gentleness). It consists in three sets of techniques.

Videos of Ju-no-kata

• Jigoro Kano - Ju-no-kata Sequence of images. No narration or sound.

• Video of Ju-no-kata. Filmed in 2006 at the World Masters in France. Tori is Neirynck. Uke is Istat. No narration or sound.

Techniques

• First Set
  • Tsuki-dashi (Hand Thrust)
  • Kata-oshi (Shoulder Push)
  • Ryo-te-dori (Two-Hand Hold)
  • Kata-mawashi (Shoulder Turn)
  • Ago-oshi (Jaw Push)
• Second Set
  • Kiri-oroshi (Downward Cut)
  • Ryo-kata-oshi (Two-Shoulder Push)
  • Naname-uchi (Slanting Stride)
  • Kata-te-dori (One-Hand Hold)
  • Kata-te-age (One-Hand Lift)
• Third Set
  • Obi-tori (Belt Grab)
  • Mune-oshi (Chest Push)
  • Tsuki-age (Uppercut)
  • Uchi-oroshi (Downward Strike)
  • Ryo-gan-tsuki (Strike to Both Eyes)

References

• Jigoro Kano, Kodokan Judo, Kodansha International.
• Keiko Fukuda, Ju No Kata: A Kodokan Judo Textbook, North Atlantic Books.
• Judo Info: description of the techniques.