Video Clip

[HG1]

Can someone explain what I am watching? Is this a drill or 2 man form?

 

[theletch1]

Looks like a very slow and deliberate demonstration of the unbalancing and leverage aspects of Judo against various attacks and grabs. Good video.

 

[Saitama Steve]

This is the Kodokan Judo Ju No Kata.

The Ju no kata is one of the oldest kata in the Kodokan system and is said to be influenced by Yoshin Koryu jujutsu and the revelation the founder Aiyama Shirobei had while watching snow accumulate on the branches of willow trees - When other tree branches would break, the willow's branch would bend and yeild to pressure until the snow fell off and would then spring back to it's original position.

The Ju no kata uses this type of principle in it's teachings. This kata is taught very slowly at first to ensure correct form and flow is taught. Gradually the speed and intensity of how the kata is done is increased to build fluidity and strength.

The kata is taught in three sections; Ikkyo, nikyo and sankyo. Each section is comprised of five techniques, totalling to fifteen techniques when segued together.

It's a common misconception that the Ju no kata is only intended for women. Kano Jigoro formulated this kata for the study of all judo practicioners to understand the concept of "Ju" (Pliability, flexibility and softness when the situation requires.)

 

[HG1]

This is the Kodokan Judo Ju No Kata.

The Ju no kata is one of the oldest kata in the Kodokan system and is said to be influenced by Yoshin Koryu jujutsu and the revelation the founder Aiyama Shirobei had while watching snow accumulate on the branches of willow trees - When other tree branches would break, the willow's branch would bend and yeild to pressure until the snow fell off and would then spring back to it's original position.

The Ju no kata uses this type of principle in it's teachings. This kata is taught very slowly at first to ensure correct form and flow is taught. Gradually the speed and intensity of how the kata is done is increased to build fluidity and strength.

The kata is taught in three sections; Ikkyo, nikyo and sankyo. Each section is comprised of five techniques, totalling to fifteen techniques when segued together.

It's a common misconception that the Ju no kata is only intended for women. Kano Jigoro formulated this kata for the study of all judo practicioners to understand the concept of "Ju" (Pliability, flexibility and softness when the situation requires.)

Great post! What are the English translations of the three sections.

 

[Saitama Steve]

This took about ten mins to look for the list and ten mins to translate the technique names into English.


第一教 - Dai Ikkyo = First major teaching

突出（つきだし）Tsuki Dashi - Thrusting out

肩押（かたおし）Kata Oshi- Shoulder push

両手取（りょうてどり）Ryote Dori - Grabbing both hands

肩廻（かたまわし）Kata Mawashi - Shoulder turn

腮押（あごおし）Ago Oshi - Jaw push

第二教 - Dai Nikyo = Second major teaching

切下（きりおろし）Kiri Oroshi - Cutting Down

両肩押（りょうかたおし）Ryo Kata Oshi - Double Shoulder Push

斜打（ななめうち）Naname Uchi - Diagonal Strike

片手取（かたてどり）Katate Dori - Single Hand Grab

片手挙（かたてあげ）Katate Age - Single Handed Elevation


第三教 - Dai Sankyo = Third major teaching

帯取（おびとり）Obi Tori - Belt Grab

胸押（むねおし）Mune Oshi - Chest Push

突上（つきあげ）Tsuki Age - Rising Thrust

打下（うちおろし）Uchi Oroshi - Striking Down

両眼突（りょうがんつき）Ryogan Tsuki - Thrust to the Eyes

Hope this helps.