Non Randori Kata

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Ju-No-Kata (Kata of Suppleness)

Ju no kata is a kata of suppleness. Ju no kata comprises 15 techniques which are performed in 3 sets of 5. The sets are not named and the kata is performed slowly and continuously. Participants may sometimes stop at the end of each set to tidy their judogi.

1^st Set

Tsuki Dashi (To Transpierce With The Hand)

Kata Oshi (To Push The Shoulders)

Ryote Dori (Hold With Both Hands)

Kata Mawashi (Rotation Of The Shoulders)

Ago Oshi (To Push Back The Chin)

2^nd Set

Kiri Oroshi (To Split The Head With A Weapon)

Ryo Kata Oshi (To Press On Both Shoulders)

Naname Uchi (To Split Obliquely)

Katate Dori (Hold With One Hand)

Katate Age (To Raise The Hand To Strike)

3^rd Set

Obi Tori (Hold Of The Belt)

Mune Oshi (To Push Back The Chest)

Tsuki Age (Blow With Fist From Below Uppwards - Uppercut)

Uchi Oroshi (Blow With Fist From Up Downwards)

Ryogan Tsuki (To Strike The Eyes)

Like the other non randori kata, ju no kata, helps provide an understanding of some of the principals of judo. In Japan this kata is often performed by women and is often mistaken as a kata solely for women. In addition, done properly ju no kata is a great excercise routine which aids the suppleness of the back, shoulders and neck.

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