Kodomo no Kata
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 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
- Ushiro-ukemi
- Yoko-ukemi
- Outen-ukemi
- Tai-sabaki
- Ayumi-ashi
- Tsugi-ashi
- Throwing by Mae-sabaki
- Throwing by Ushiro-sabaki
- Za-rei and Ritsu-rei
Unit 7 Demonstration
Kodomo-No-Kata Unit 6
- Ritsu-rei and Za-rei
- Ushiro-ukemi
- Yoko-ukemi
- Outen-ukemi
- Tai-sabaki
- Ayumi-ashi
- Tsugi-ashi
- Hiza-guruma
- Tai-otoshi
- Za-rei and Ritsu-rei
Unit 6 Demonstration