Kodomo-No-Kata – Unit 6
Part of the Youth 11th Class Jūichikyū (Yellow) Exam
This unit introduces foundational Judo techniques, breakfalls, and movement patterns.
Bowing In
See also: Formal Bow
| Ritsu-rei and Za-rei | |
| A standing bow, facing Shomen | |
| A kneeling bow with Uke and Tori facing each other. | |
Ukemi-Waza (Breakfalls)
| Ushiro-ukemi Sit with legs and arms extended, then perform a backward breakfall twice. Stand, squat down, grip sleeves, release, and perform a backfall twice. |
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| Yoko-ukemi Squat down, extend the right arm, and perform a sweeping side fall. |
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| Outen-ukemi / Mae Mawari Ukemi One student enters a turtle position. The other student grabs the collar and performs a front rolling breakfall over their partner (right and left sides). |
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Ugokikata (Movement)
| Mae-Mawari-Sabaki
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Ushiro-Mawari-Sabaki
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| Ayumi-ashi Move three steps forward, then three steps backward with basic Kumi-Kata grips. |
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| Tsugi-ashi Move side to side toward Shomen, then in circular motions toward the collar and sleeve sides. |
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Tachi-Waza (Throws)
| Hiza-Guruma Uke kneels with their right knee down, left foot forward. Tori executes Mae-Sabaki movement blocking the knee with the left foot. Repeated on both sides. |
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| Tai-Otoshi Uke kneels with their right knee down, left foot forward. Tori executes Mae-Mawari-Sabaki movement, blocking the knee and performing Tai-Otoshi throw. |
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Bowing Out
| Za-rei and Ritsu-rei | |
| A kneeling bow with Uke and Tori facing each other. | |
| A standing bow, facing Shomen | |
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