Kenshiro Abbe Ju-no-Kata

Ju-no-Kata (forms of gentleness) is a kata (a set of prearranged forms) in Judo.

It is designed to teach the fundamental principles of judo, especially the principle of ju (yielding or gentleness). It consists in three sets of techniques.

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Judo Techniques

• First Set
  • Tsukidashi (Hand Thrust)
  • Kata-oshi (Shoulder Push)
  • Ryote-dori (Two-Hand Hold)
  • Kata-mawashi (Shoulder Turn)
  • Ago-oshi (Jaw Push)
• Second Set
  • Kirioroshi (Downward Cut)
  • Ryokata-oshi (Two-Shoulder Push)
  • Naname-uchi (Slanting Stride)
  • Katate-dori (One-Hand Hold)
  • Katate-age (One-Hand Lift)
• * Third Set
  • Obi-tori (Belt Grab)
  • Mune-oshi (Chest Push)
  • Tsukiage (Uppercut)
  • Uchioroshi (Downward Strike)
  • Ryogan-tsuki (Strike to Both Eyes)

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