Nage Ura No Kata

Nage-Waza-Ura-no-Kata

Nage-Waza-Ura-no-Kata (投業裏の形) translates to "Forms of Reversing Throwing Techniques." This kata focuses on counter-attacks to various throwing techniques in judo. Unlike the Gonosen-no-kata, which also deals with counter techniques, Nage-Waza-Ura-no-Kata is considered superior due to its formal structure and the expertise of its creator, Mifune Kyūzō.

History

The kata was developed by Mifune Kyūzō, a renowned judo master, likely between 1934 and 1938 Kōdōkan Jūdō’s three orphaned forms of counter techniques. Mifune's inspiration for this kata can be traced back to his time at Waseda University, where he was influenced by Takahashi Kazuyoshi's research on reverse-throws (ura-waza). The kata was designed to complement the Nage-no-kata and to help judokas develop advanced technical abilities.

Techniques

The Nage-Waza-Ura-no-Kata includes counters to various throws, such as:

• Uki Otoshi countered by Tai Otoshi
• Seoi Nage countered by Yoko Guruma
• Kata Guruma countered by Sumi Gaeshi
• Tai Otoshi countered by Ko Tsuri Goshi
• Obi Otoshi countered by O Guruma
• Okuri Ashi Harai countered by Tsubame Gaeshi
• Ko Uchi Gari countered by Hiza Guruma
• O Uchi Gari countered by O Uchi Gaeshi
• Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi countered by Sumi Otoshi
• Uchi mata countered by Tai otoshi
• Hane goshi countered by Kari gaeshi or Ko Soto Gari
• Harai goshi countered by Ushiro goshi
• Hane goshi countered by Utsuri goshi
• Uki goshi countered by Yoko wakare
• O goshi countered by Ippon seoi nage

Sources to Learn More

For further reading and detailed study, you can refer to:

• "The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques" by Kyūzō Mifune
• "Kōdōkan Jūdō’s Three Orphaned Forms of Counter Techniques – Part 2: The Nage-waza ura-no-kata" by Carl De Crée