Kata

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Kata taught in the BZJFA are

Naga no Kate Katame no Kate Ju no Kata

Kimi no Kate Koshi no Kata John Harding groundwork Kata

Nage no kata (Forms of Throwing)

The Nage-no-Kata were established to help understanding the theoretical basis of judo and learn the processes involved in "Kuzushi", "Tsukuri", "Kake" in other words, how to assume the correct position for applying a throwing, techniques once you've broken your opponent's balance and how to apply and complete a technique.

The Kata consist of 15 representative throwing techniques, three from each of the following five categories; Te-waza, Koshi-waza, Ashi-waza, Masutemi-waza and Yokosutemi-waza. Each technique, is executed from both sides.

Te-waza (Hand Techniques)

Uki-otoshi Floating Drop

Seoi-nage Shoulder Throw

Kata-guruma Shoulder Wheel

Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)

Uki-goshi Floating Hip

Harai-goshi Sweeping Hip

Tsurikomi-goshi Lifting Pulling Hip

Ashi-waza (Foot Techniques)

Okuri-ashi-harai Double Foot Sweep

Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi Lifting Pulling Foot Block

Uchimata Inner Thigh Throw

Masutemi-waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques)

Tomoe-nage Stomach Throw

Ura-nage Back Throw

Sumi-gaeshi Corner reversal

Yokosutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)

Yoko-gake Side Hook

Yoko-guruma Side Wheel

Uki-waza Floating Throw

Katame no kata (Forms of Grappling)

The Katame no Kata were established during 1884 and 1885, in succession to the "Nage-no-Kata". They consist of five representative techniques each from the Osaekomi-waza, Shime-waza and Kansetsu-waza, 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" form the "Randori-no-Kata," the practice of which helps in the understanding and mastery of the theory behind Randori techniques.

Kesa-gatame Scarf hold

Kata-gatame Shoulder hold

Kami-shiho-gatame Kami-shiho-gatame

Yoko-shiho-gatame Yoko-shiho-gatame

Kuzure-kamishiho-gatame Jaw Thrusting

Kata-juji-jime Single cross choke

Hadaka-jime Naked choke

Okuri-eri-jime Sliding collor choke

Kataha-jime Single wing choke

Gyaku-juji-jime Reverse cross choke

Ude-garami bent arm armlock

Udehishigi-juji-gatame Upper corss arm armlock

Udehishigi-ude-gatame Straight arm armlock

Udehishigi-hiza-gatame Knee armlock

Ashi-garami Entengled leglock

Kime no Kata (Forms of Decision)

Kime no Kata is also known as Shinken Shobu no Kata (Combat Forms) and is designed to teach the fundamentals of attack and defense in an actual combat situation, as both names imply. Its twenty techniques, which include strikes at vital spots, are all applicable in real-life situations, but are banned in randori. They are divided into two groups, idori, where the basic position is kneeling, and tachiai, where techniques are executed in a standing position.

Vital spots taught in Kime no Kata are as follows

Uto (the point between the eyes)

Sui-getsu (the solar plexus)

Shitsu-kansetsu or Hiza-kansetsu (the knee-joint)

Kachikake (the chin)

Idori (techniques from kneeling posture)

Ryote-dori Two-hand hold

Tsukkake Stomach punch

Suri-age Forehead thrust

Yoko-uchi Side blow at left temple

Ushiro-dori Seizure from behind

Tsukkomi Dagger thrust at stomach

Kiri-komi Downward cut with dagger

Yoko-tsuki Dagger thrust to side

Tachiai (techniques from a standing posture)

Ryote-dori Two-hand hold

Sode-dori Sleeve grab

Tsukkake Punch to face

Tsuki-age Uppercut

Suri-age Forehead thrust

Yoko-uchi Side blow

Keage Groin kick

Ushiro-dori Hold from behind

Tsukkomi Dagger thrust at stomach

Kiri-komi Downward cut with dagger

Nuki-kake Sword unsheating

Kiri-oroshi Downward cut with sword

Ju no kata (Forms of Flexibility)

The Ju-no-Kata was formulated as one of Kata of Kodokan judo in 1887. The gentle movements are designed to teach the fundamentals of attack and defense and will make it much easier for you to learn the principles and movements of judo. They are also an effective form of physical education. Since the forms incorporate various movements such as bending, stretching and twisting, they are very effective in conditioning the body and developing it all-round.

Another advantage is that it can be practiced by men and women, young and old without having to wear special dress.

Tsuki-Dashi Hand Thrusting

Kata-Oshi Shoulder Push

Ryote-Dori Seizure of Both Hands

Kata-Mawashi Shoulder Turn

Ago-Oshi Jaw Thrusting

Kiri-Oroshi Head Cut with hand Sword

Ryokata-Oshi Pressing Down on Both Shoulders

Naname-Uchi Nasion Strike

Katate-Dori Single Hand Seizure

Katate-Age Single Hand Raising

Obi-Tori Belt Seizure

Mune-Oshi Chest Push

Tsuki-Age Uppercut

Uchi-Oroshi Direct Head Strike

Ryogan-Tsuki Both Eyes Poke

Koshiki no kata (Forms of Antique)

Information on Koshiki no Kata

Since Koshiki no Kata were intended for the "Kumiuchi", the grappling, of armored warriors in the feudal ages, it is essential to perform the movements imagining that you are clad in heavy armor. It is also of importance that the movements should be slow. The opponent's balance should be broken very well.

When Kano learned Kito Ryu, he was impressed by the system of kuzushi (breaking opponent´s balance). That's why Kano put so much weight on kuzushi - tsukuri - kake.

Kano wanted to preserve the system of Kito-ryu, and therefore there is almost no change from Kito-ryu to Koshiki no Kata. Koshiki (Ko-shiki) means "antique style", but several meanings exist. Not only "antique", but also "tradition".

The omote is demonstrated as if both tori and uke are wearing heavy armor. Each technique therefore is done in a very slow and deliberate fashion with each moment and pause (between techniques) being well defined.

Tai Ready posture

Yumi no Uchi Dreaming

Ryokuhi Strength dodging

Mizu-guruma Water Wheel

Mizu-nagare Water Flow

Hikiotoshi Draw Drop

Ko-daore Log Fall

Uchikudaki Smashing

Tani-otoshi Valley Drop

Kuruma-daoshi Wheel Throw

Shikoro-dori Grabbing the Neckplates

Shikoro-gaeshi Twisting the Neckplates

Taki-otoshi Waterfall Drop

The ura is demonstrated as if the armor has been broken and thrown off and both tori and uke are now only wearing their undergarments. The last 7 movements are therefore done more dynamically.

Mi-kudaki Body Smashing

Kuruma-gaeshi Wheel Throw

Mizu-iri Water Plunge

Ryusetsu Willow Snow

Saka-otoshi Headlong Fall

Yukiore Snowbreak

Iwa-nami Wave on the Rocks