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The Kodomo-no-Kata is composed of 7 units and each can be followed and practised independently. The whole kata forms a progression to approach the fundamentals of judo practice safely. Each unit includes breakfalls ([[ukemi]]), movements ([[tai-sabaki]]), throwing techniques ([[nage-waza]]) and hold-down techniques ([[osaekomi-waza]]). The aim of this kata is to provide an educational tool for club teachers, covering the fundamentals of safe judo practice as well as a technical knowledge which can be used as testing criteria for grade promotion. This kata can be presented as a demonstration, and it develops the memory and an appreciation for the beauty of judo. For more information on the Kodomo no Kata, please visit the IJF article found [https://www.ijf.org/news/show/new-version-kodomo-no-kata here]. 

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 7==
The 7th unit within the Kodomo No Kata demonstrates that a student understands the very basics of Judo, including introductory movements and breakfalls

# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
# [[Ukemi|Ushiro-ukemi]]
## Both Students lay on their back, tuck their chins, and then slap the mat, while tucking their chin, 2 times. 
## Both students then sit up, with their legs and arms extended and then do a break fall back, with their feet pointing straight up. This is done twice. 
# [[Ukemi|Yoko-ukemi]]
##	Both Students then lay on their back, with their feet and hands pointed straight up, they will then do a breakfall to the right and left side. 
## Students will then transition onto their hands and knees. 
# [[Ukemi|Outen-ukemi]]
## Students do a side role into a break fall. 
## This is done twice on the right side and the left side. 
# [[Tai-sabaki]]
## [[Mae-Sabaki]]
## [[Ushiro-Sabaki]]
# Ayumi-ashi
# Tsugi-ashi
# Throwing by Mae-sabaki
# Throwing by Ushiro-sabaki
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
=== Unit 7 Demonstration === 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/LhVvmFDLMo0?si=3BjUTB-diRbPWUJg</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 6==

# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # [[Ukemi|Ushiro-ukemi]]
# [[Ukemi|Yoko-ukemi]]
# [[Ukemi|Outen-ukemi]]
# [[Tai-sabaki]]
# Ayumi-ashi
# Tsugi-ashi
# [[Hiza Guruma|Hiza-guruma]]
# [[Tai Otoshi|Tai-otoshi]]
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

=== Unit 6 Demonstration === 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/VpLdKj5KvuM?si=6mT37eqOYGUtUS9x</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 5==
# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # Ushiro-ukemi
# Yoko-ukemi
# Mae-mawari-ukemi
# [[Happo No Kuzushi|Happo-no-kuzushi]]
# [[De Ashi Harai|De-ashi-harai]]
# [[Uki Otoshi|Uki-otoshi]]
# [[Uki Goshi|Uki-goshi]]
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

=== Unit 5 Demonstration ===
<youtube>https://youtu.be/2-5at8cWc0E?si=vartKbhR1GX1l1vn</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 4==

# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # Ushiro-ukemi
# Yoko-ukemi
# Mae-mawari-ukemi
# [[Tai Sabaki|Tai-sabaki]]
# Happo-no-kuzushi with moving
# [[Hiza Guruma|Hiza-guruma]]
# [[Tai Otoshi|Tai-otoshi]]
# [[O Goshi|O-goshi]]
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

===Unit 4 Demonstration=== 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/FQ6eJxB421o?si=oXYDg2z0cGFNMD9Z</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 3==
# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # Mae-ukemi
# Mae-mawari-ukemi
# Tai-sabaki
# Kuzushi with moving → [[Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi|Sasae-tsurikomiashi]]
# [[Ippon Seoi Nage|Ippon-seoi-nage]]
# [[Tsurikomi Goshi|Tsurikomi-goshi]]
# [[Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi|Sasae-tsurikomiashi]] → [[Kesa Gatame|Kesa-gatame]]
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

=== Unit 3 Demonstration ===
<youtube>https://youtu.be/FT3kgec9JEM?si=WfOZFKKXJFTLT-1A</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 2==
# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # Mae-ukemi
# Mae-mawari-ukemi
# [[O Uchi Gari|O-uchi-gari]]
# [[Ko Uchi Gari|Ko-uchi-gari]]
# [[O Soto Gari|O-soto-gari]]
# [[O Uchi Gari|O-uchi-gari]] → [[Ko Uchi Gari|Kouchi-gari]]
# [[O Soto Gari|O-soto-gari]] → [[Yoko Shiho Gatame|Yokoshiho-gatame]] → [[Tate Shiho Gatame|Tate-shiho-gatame]] → [[Kata Gatame|Kata-gatame]] 
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

=== Unit 2 Demonstration === 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/1Op61cPa-80?si=YNjtiY2eX07AbDKk</youtube>

==Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 1==
# [[Ritsu-rei]] and [[Za-rei]]
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. # Mae-mawari-ukemi
# [[Uchi Mata|Uchi-mata]]
# [[Harai Goshi|Harai-goshi]]
# [[Ko Uchi Gari|Ko-uchi-gari]] → [[Ippon Seoi Nage|Ippon-seoi-nage]]
# [[Ippon Seoi Nage|Ippon-seoi-nage]] → [[Kesa Gatame|Kesa-gatame]] → [[Ushiro Kesa Gatame|Ushiro-kesa-gatame]] → [[Yoko Shiho Gatame|Yoko-shihogatame]] → [[Kami Shiho Gatame|Kamishiho-gatame]]
# [[Za-rei]] and [[Ritsu-rei]]
## A kneeling bow with [[Uke]] and [[Tori]] facing each other. 
## A standing bow, facing [[Shomen]]

=== Unit 1 Demonstration=== 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/-wZKFsubC04?si=INBqbSzsTQBtJGjE</youtube>

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