Judo Formal
Techniques:
A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata
by Tadao Otaki, Donn F. Draeger
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Reprint Edition, Paperback
Published by Charles E Tuttle Co
Publication date: May 1, 1991
451 pages, over 600 BW photos & 400 drawings
Dimensions (in inches): 8.90 x 5.92 x 1.10
ISBN: 080481676X
This comprehensive manual on the basic formal techniques of Kodokan Judo, the Randori no Kata, provides the fundamental instruction in throwing and grappling that is essential to effective Judo. With over 600 black-and-white photographs and 400 drawings, it gives complete step-by-step descriptions of the roles of both training partners. In addition to throwing and grappling, the important transitional movements, as well as grips, stances, and postures, are also explained.
The authors have, by studying the writings of Jigoro Kano (the founder of Kodokan Judo), been able to capture the original spirit and intent of the Judo kata, which they present in their most up-to-date, standard Kodokan versions, as refined by generations of master judokas.
Expertly written and richly illustrated, this book is the "kata bible" for Judo student and instructor alike.
This was the last book of Donn F. Draeger. He died before its publication though he did have the opportunity the check the printed proofs and layout of this work. This book is the crowning achievement of his lifelong devotion to judo and the martial arts. You will not be disappointed!
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Historical Background
- The Combative Roots of Kodokan Kata; The Formulation of Kodokan Kata; Kodokan Kata Today
Chapter 2: Outline Of Judo Kata
- Kodokan Patterns and Scope; Non-Kodokan Kata
Chapter 3: Understanding Kata
- What Is Kata?; Why Study and Practice Kata?; Limitations of Kata
Chapter 4: Famous Japanese Judoists On Kata
- High-Ranking Kodokan Teachers
- Champions, Famous Coaches, Instructors
Chapter 5: Kata Fundamentals
- Theoretical and Spiritual Facets: Roles, Spirit, Etiquette
- Practical Facets: Wearing the Judogi, Breathing; Opening Requirements; Opening Standing Salutation; Opening Facing Action; Opening Sitting Posture; Opening Sitting Salutation; Opening Return to Standing; Engagement Position; Center Performance, Sounds and Gestures; Adjusting the Judogi; Closing Disengagement; Closing Salutation Position; Closing Sitting Posture, Sitting Salutation, and Return to Standing; Closing Facing Action; Closing Standing Salutation
Chapter 6: Technical Aspects Of Nage No Kata
- Theoretical Facets: The Categories of Throwing Techniques; Attack-Defense Theory
- Practical Facets: Postures; Stepping Movements; Engagement Distance; Symmetry and Center Performance; Gripping; Uke's Striking Actions; Uke "Gives" His Body; The Closed-Gate Effect; Ukemi; Tori's Kake Balance; Mairi Signal; Rising and Facing Actions; The Rhythm of This Kata
Chapter 7: Technical Aspects Of Katame No Kata
- Theoretical Facets: The Categories of Grappling Techniques; Attack-Defense Theory
- Practical Facets: The Far and Near Positions; Postures; Stepping Movements; Uke's Lying-Ready and Sitting-Ready; Positions; Opening Assumption of Kyoshi; Closing Procedures; Gripping; Uke "Gives" His Body; Tori's Attack Signal; Uke's Escape Patterns; Mairi Signal; Sounds and Gestures; Symmetry and Center Performance; The Rhythm of This Kata
Chapter 8: Nage No Kata
- Opening; Te Waza: Uki-otoshi; Seoi-nage; Kata-guruma
- Koshi Waza: Uki-goshi; Harai-goshi; Tsurikomi-goshi
- Ashi Waza: Okuri-ashi-harai; Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi; Uchi-mata
- Ma Sutemi Waza: Tomoe-nage; Ura-nage; Sumi-gaeshi
- Yoko Sutemi Waza: Yoko-gake; Yoko-guruma; Uki-waza
- Closing
Chapter 9: Katame No Kata
- Opening
- Osae-komi Waza: Kuzure Kesa-gatame; Kata-gatame; Kami-shiho-gatame; Yoko-shiho-gatame; Kuzure Kami-shiho-gatame
- Shime Waza: Katajujijime; Hadakajime; Okuri-erijime; Katahajime; Gyakujujijime
- Kansetsu Waza: Ude-garami; Ude Hishigi Juji-gatame; Ude Hishigi Ude-gatame; Ude Hishigi Hiza-gatame; Ashi-garami
- Closing
Chapter 10: The Study And Practice Of Kata
- Consider Kata a Training Method; When to Begin Learning Kata; How Much Kata Training?; How to Begin Learning Kata; Which Kata to Practice; How to Practice Kata; The Beginning Role in Kata; Cautions in Practice; The Size of Kata Partners; The Repetition Method; The Self-Practice Method; The Form-Only Method; The One-Sided Method; Interpreted Patterns; Private Variation Patterns; Kata as Preparatory Exercise; Kata in Demonstrations; Katame Strength-Building Methods; Developing Muga-mushin; Kata Tips
Appendix
- The Historical Significance of Seiza and Zarei
Glossary-Index
- Nage no Kata Techniques
- Katame no Kata Techniques
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