Ju-no-Kata

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 Ju no Kata teaches the theory of the skillful application of flexibility in order to defeat strength and it was developed to study how to lift up a body and understand the ways of different fighting methods. Ju no Kata was developed at the Kodokan in 1887.

Ikkyo

                                                      Tsuki-Dashi (Hand Thrusting)
Kata-Oshi (Shoulder Push)
Ryote-Dori (Seizure of Both Hands)
Kata-Mawashi (Shoulder Turn)
Ago-Oshi (Jaw Thrusting)

Nikyo

                                            Kiri-Oroshi (Head Cut with hand Sword)
Ryokata-Oshi (Pressing Down on Both Shoulders)
Naname-Uchi (Nasion Strike)
Katate-Dori (Single Hand Seizure from the Side)
Katate-Age (Single Hand Raising)

Sankyo


                                                            Obi-Tori (Belt Seizure)
Mune-Oshi (Chest Push)
Tsuki-Age (Uppercut)
Uchi-Oroshi (Direct Head Strike)
Ryogan-Tsuki (Both Eyes Poke)