Nage-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 with the addition of a further five throws, including kata guruma
and sumi otoshi
.
is composed of 3 techniques each from the five classifications of throw
in judo:
Each of these 15 techniques is performed twice in the specified order, both right and left handed. The kata is generally performed in a strictly formalised manner with clearly defined .
and approach the mat from opposite sides, with Tori on the left hand of the and Uke on the right (i.e. as they would be if facing towards the Joseki). They bow as they step on the mat, then turn to face the Joseki and execute a , then turn to face each other and execute a . Tori and Uke step in, left foot first, to adopt .
Tori approaches Uke using . Tori and Uke grip using a standard right handed sleeve-lapel grip. Uke initiates by stepping forward using into . Tori responds by stepping backwards (tsugi ashi). Uke's balance is compromised and he attempts to regain the advantage by stepping forward again and Tori again responds by stepping backwards, further unbalancing Uke. On Uke's second attempt to regain his balance (i.e. his third step forward), Tori breaks rhythm, dropping to his left knee, and throws Uke to his rear, pulling with a steering motion.
Tori and Uke return to their feet and repeat the technique in the opposite (i.e. left-handed) orientation.
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 nage-no-kata was developed by Jigoro Kano as a method of illustrating principles of throwing 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 with the addition of a further five throws, including kata guruma
Kata Guruma
is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro, is detailed in Kano's writings as borrowed from a book on western wrestling. Kata guruma belongs to the third group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the...
and sumi otoshi
Sumi Otoshi
,is one of the original 40 throws of Judoas developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the fifth group,Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list,Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
.
Description
The kataKata
is a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practised either solo or in pairs. The term form is used for the corresponding concept in non-Japanese martial arts in general....
is composed of 3 techniques each from the five classifications of throw
Throw (grappling)
A throw is a martial arts term for a grappling technique that involves off-balancing or lifting an opponent, and tossing them to the ground in Japanese martial arts referred to as nage-waza, 投げ技, "throwing technique"...
in judo:
Each of these 15 techniques is performed twice in the specified order, both right and left handed. The kata is generally performed in a strictly formalised manner with clearly defined .
and approach the mat from opposite sides, with Tori on the left hand of the and Uke on the right (i.e. as they would be if facing towards the Joseki). They bow as they step on the mat, then turn to face the Joseki and execute a , then turn to face each other and execute a . Tori and Uke step in, left foot first, to adopt .
Tori approaches Uke using . Tori and Uke grip using a standard right handed sleeve-lapel grip. Uke initiates by stepping forward using into . Tori responds by stepping backwards (tsugi ashi). Uke's balance is compromised and he attempts to regain the advantage by stepping forward again and Tori again responds by stepping backwards, further unbalancing Uke. On Uke's second attempt to regain his balance (i.e. his third step forward), Tori breaks rhythm, dropping to his left knee, and throws Uke to his rear, pulling with a steering motion.
Tori and Uke return to their feet and repeat the technique in the opposite (i.e. left-handed) orientation.
- Seoi nageSeoi Nageis a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo...
- shoulder throw - Kata gurumaKata Gurumais one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro, is detailed in Kano's writings as borrowed from a book on western wrestling. Kata guruma belongs to the third group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the...
- shoulder wheel
Koshi-waza (hip techniques)
- Uki goshiUki Goshiis one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the first group,Dai Ikkyo,of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo ,of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- floating half-hip throw - Harai goshiHarai Goshiis one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo....
- sweeping hip throw - Tsurikomi goshiTsurikomi Goshi,is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the second group,Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list,Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- lifting/pulling hip throw
Ashi-waza (foot techniques)
- Okuri ashi haraiOkuriashi Haraiis one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo...
- sliding foot sweep - Sasae tsurikomi ashiSasae Tsurikomi Ashiis one of the traditional forty throws of Judo asdeveloped by Jigoro Kano.Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi belongs to the first group,Dai Ikkyo, ofthe traditional throwing list,Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- Propping and drawing ankle throw - Uchi mataUchi Matais one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- inner thigh throw
Ma-sutemi-waza (rear sacrifice techniques)
- Tomoe nageTomoe Nageis one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigaro Kano. It belongs to the third group of the traditional throwing list, the traditional Gokyo , and the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo...
- circle throw - Ura nageUra Nage,is one of the original 40 throws of Judoas developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the fifth group,Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list,Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- rear throw - Sumi gaeshiSumi Gaeshiis one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the fourth group,Dai Yonkyo,of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo-no-Nagewaza, of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- corner reversal
Yoko-sutemi-waza (side sacrifice techniques)
- Yoko gakeYoko Gake,is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the fifth group,Gokyo,of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- side hook - Yoko gurumaYoko Guruma,is one of the original 40 throws of Judoas developed by Jigoro Kano.It belongs to the fifth group,Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list,Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the current 67 throws of Kodokan Judo....
- side wheel - Uki wazaUki Waza, is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo , of Kodokan Judo.It is also part of the 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo....
- floating technique
External links
- Judo Information Site. Nage no Kata instruction and links
- Nage No Kata Instructional Video
- A demonstration at the Kodokan. Tori: Dohba Yoshihisa Uke: Nishimoto Nimoru