Kime-no-kata

is a self-defense oriented series of katas in judo. Kime no kata, also known as , was developed at the Kodokan around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques from a standing position (tachi waza). Both sets of techniques contain defenses for both armed and empty-handed attacks.

Video of kime-no-kata

• Video of Kime-no-kata. Narration in Japanese.

Kneeling techniques (idori waza)

1. Ryote-dori
2. Tsukkake
3. Suri-age
4. Yoko-uchi
5. Ushiro-dori
6. Tsukkomi
7. Kiri-komi
8. Yoko-tsuki

Standing techniques (tachi waza)

1. Ryote-dori
2. Sode-tori
3. Tsukkake
4. Tsuki-age
5. Suri-age
6. Yoko-uchi
7. Ke-age
8. Ushiro-dori
9. Tsuki-komi
10. Kiri-komi
11. Nuki-kake
12. Kiri-oroshi

External links

• More Information on the Kata