Katame-no-kata
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is one of the two of Kodokan Judo
. It is intended as an illustration of the various concepts of that exist in judo, and is used both as a training method and as a demonstration of understanding.
. Initially the kata consisted of ten techniques. These were subsequently appended, bringing the number to fifteen.
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. 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 opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
. It is intended as an illustration of the various concepts of that exist in judo, and is used both as a training method and as a demonstration of understanding.
History
The katame-no-kata was developed by Jigoro Kano as a method of illustrating principles of grappling to allow students to more effectively apply them in randoriRandori
is a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe free-style practice. The term literally means "chaos taking" or "grasping freedom," implying a freedom from the structured practice of kata. Randori may be contrasted with kata, as two potentially complementary types of training.The exact meaning...
. Initially the kata consisted of ten techniques. These were subsequently appended, bringing the number to fifteen.
Description
The katame-no-kata consists of fifteen techniques, grouped in three categories:Osae-komi-waza
The five holding techniques demonstrated in Katame no Kata are:- Kesa-gatameKesa-GatameCuellito is one of the seven mat holds,Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo.In grappling terms, it is categorized as aside control hold.Nuquita is one of the Shime arts in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu...
(in the Kuzure-kesa-gatame variant) - Kata-gatameKata-GatameKata-Gatame is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. It is also one of the 25 techniques of Danzan Ryu's constriction arts, Shimete, list. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold...
- Kami-shiho-gatame
- Yoko-shiho-gatameYoko-Shiho-Gatameis one of the seven mat holds,Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo.In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold.- Technique description :from http://judoinfo.com/techdrw.htmExemplar Videos:from http://www.abbotsfordjudo.com/techniques/5thkyu.htm...
- Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatameKuzure-Kami-Shiho-GatameKuzure-Kami-Shiho-Gatame is one of the seven mat holds,Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo.In grappling terms,it is categorized as anorth-south hold.- Technique description :from http://judoinfo.com/techdrw.htm...
Shime waza
The five chokes demonstrated are:- Kata-juji-jimeKata-Juji-Jimeis a chokehold in judo that targets an opponent's arm. It is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in theShime-waza list. In The Canon Of Judo, it is called Katate-Juji-Jime.-External links:...
- Hadaka-jimeRear naked chokeThe Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
- Okuri-eri-jimeOkuri-Eri-Jimeis one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in theShime-waza list.- Escapes :In the following two clips/animations fromThe Essence Of Judo,Kyuzo Mifune demonstrates defenses against Okuri-Eri-Jime,...
- Kata ha jime
- Gyaku-juji-jimeGyaku-Juji-Jime, or gyakujujijime, is a chokehold in judo. It is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list.Danzan Ryu includes this technique in the Shimete list under the name Namijujijime...
Kansetsu waza
The five joint locks demonstrated are:- Ude-garami
- Ude-hishigi-juji-gatameUde-Hishigi-Juji-GatameUde-Hishigi-Juji-Gatameis one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo.It is one of thejoint techniques of the Kansetsu-waza list,one of the three grappling lists in Judo's Katame-wazaenumerating 29 grappling techniques....
- Ude-hishigi-ude-gatameUde-Hishigi-Ude-GatameUde-Hishigi-Ude-Gatameis one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo.It is one of thejoint techniques of theKansetsu-waza list,one of the three grappling lists in Judo'sKatame-wazaenumerating 29 grappling techniques....
- Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatameUde-Hishigi-Hiza-GatameUde-Hishigi-Hiza-Gatameis one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo.It is one of the ninejoint techniques of theKansetsu-waza list,one of the three grappling lists in Judo'sKatame-wazaenumerating 29 grappling techniques....
- Ashi-garamiAshi-GaramiAshi Garami is a joint lock in judo that targets an opponent's leg. It is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the nine joint techniques of the Kansetsu-waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo's Katame-waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques...
Videos of katame-no-kata
- Katame-no-kata demonstration from Poland, filmed in 2006. No narration, but there is background music. Participants are identified as "Niedomagala and Nowakowski."
External links
- Katame-no-kata page on the JudoInfo site with instructions and photos.