Judo Kata
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Judo Kata
Judo has 7 official kata, though they are practiced less frequently than kata in karate or forms in kung fu. Judo kata are typically demonstrated in pairs.
| Kata | Purpose | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nage-no-kata | Throwing forms | 15 throws demonstrated in 5 sets of 3 |
| Katame-no-kata | Grappling forms | 15 techniques: 5 holds, 5 chokes, 5 arm locks |
| Kime-no-kata | Self-defense forms | 20 techniques against armed and unarmed attacks |
| Ju-no-kata | Forms of gentleness | 15 slow-motion techniques emphasizing principle over power |
| Kodokan goshin-jutsu | Modern self-defense | 21 techniques against modern attacks |
| Itsutsu-no-kata | Forms of five | 5 abstract movements representing natural forces |
| Koshiki-no-kata | Ancient forms | 21 techniques from traditional armor-based combat |