Goshin jitsu-no-Kata 

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The Kodokan Goshin Jutsu was created in 1956 by a Kodokan working group to update the older kata with more modern forms of self-defense. It also shows the influence of Kenji Tomiki, one of Professor Kano's students, who also studied Aikido under the founder of Aikido.

It consists of 21 techniques against an unarmed, as well as armed, attacker. It is divided into two unarmed sets (toshu no bu) and three sets with weapons (buki no bu). The first seven techniques are against an attack close in. The next five are against attacks from strikes and kicks. Then there are three attacks with a knife, three with a stick and three with a gun. The techniques here cannot be used in free exercise practice or in competition, but only in kata. Never-the-less, as one practices this kata, the attack speed increases and one's reflexes and reactions sharpen to meet the attack. Eventually, this kata can be practiced with real weapons.

The intent in this kata is different than with normal Judo practice, in that this is a self-defense kata, the intent on the part of both participants is to hurt the other. While the actions are controlled, so that the attacker is not hurt, the defender's actions can easily be modified to disable the attacker. It is important to realize that all of the techniques in this kata are consistant with the principles of "Judo", the way of gentleness or yielding.

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)