Kodokan Goshin Jutsu is a set of prearranged self-defence forms in Judo

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...

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It is the most recent kata of Judo, having been created in 1956. It incorporates techniques from aikido

Aikido

is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...

 through the influence of Kenji Tomiki

Kenji Tomiki

was a Japanese aikido and judo teacher and the founder of aikido style Shodokan.Tomiki was one of the early students of the founder of aikido Morihei Ueshiba, and also of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo. In 1925, the year he joined Morihei Ueshiba, he obtained 5th dan in judo...

. It consists of several techniques to defend oneself from: unarmed attack, attack with a dagger, with a stick, and with a gun.

Videos of Goshin Jutsu

• Video of Goshin Jutsu from Poland. Filmed in 2006. No narration.

Techniques

• Against unarmed attack
  • When held
    • Ryote-dori (Two-Hand Hold)
    • Hidari-eri-dori (Left-lapel Hold)
    • Migi-eri-dori (Right-lapel Hold)
    • Kataude-dori (Single-Hand Hold)
    • Ushiro-eri-dori (Collar Hold from Behind)
    • Ushiro-jime (Choke from Behind)
    • Kakae-dori (Seize and Hold from Behind)
  • At a distance
    • Naname-uchi (Slanting Strike)
    • Ago-tsuki (Uppercut)
    • Gammen-tsuki (Thrust-Punch to Face)
    • Mae-geri (Front Kick)
    • Yoko-geri (Side Kick)
• Against armed attack
  • Dagger
    • Tsukkake (Thrust)
    • Choku-zuki (Straight Thrust)
    • Naname-zuki (Slanting Stab)
  • Stick
    • Furiage (Upswing against Stick)
    • Furioroshi (Downswing against Stick)
    • Morote-zuki (Two-Hand Thrust against Stick)
  • Pistol
    • Shomen-zuke (Pistol at the Abdomen)
    • Doshi-gamae (Pistol Held at the Side)
    • Haimen-zuke (Pistol against the Back)

Sources

• Jigoro Kano, Kodokan Judo, Kodansha International.
• Judo Info: Techniques with illustrative drawings.