Rochdale Judo Club

The aim of this course is to introduce players to Nage-No-Kata (Forms of Throwing). This kata consists of five sets: Te-Waza (Hand Techniques) Koshi-Waza (Hip Techniques) Ashi-Waza (Foot & Leg Techniques) Ma-Sutemi-Waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques) Yoko-Sutemi-Waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques) Each set contains three techniques, demonstrating the principles of balance, timing, movement, and efficient use of...

The aim of this course is to introduce players to Koshiki-No-Kata (Forms of Antiquity). This kata preserves the classical techniques of Judo as derived from Kito-Ryu Jujutsu and demonstrates the principles of balance, posture, and efficient movement, originally practiced in amour. Koshiki-No-Kata consists of two sets: Omote (Front Forms) Ura (Rear Forms) Together, these sets...

Go-No-Sen Kata – Course Content The aim of this course is to introduce players to Go-No-Sen Kata (Forms of Counter-Attack). This kata focuses on the principle of responding to an opponent’s attack with precise timing, movement, and effective counter-techniques. Go-No-Sen Kata consists of five techniques, each demonstrating the application of defensive movement, anticipation, and the...

The aim of this course is to introduce players to Katame-Waza Ura-No-Kata (Forms of Counter Techniques in Groundwork). This kata focuses on the principles of responding to and countering an opponent’s attempts to apply osaekomi-waza (hold-downs), shime-waza (strangulation techniques), and kansetsu-waza (joint locks). Katame-Waza Ura-No-Kata consists of a structured series of techniques demonstrating effective use...

The aim of this course is to introduce players to Nage-Waza Ura-No-Kata (Forms of Counter Techniques to Throwing). This kata focuses on the principles of countering an opponent’s throwing techniques through correct posture, timing, movement, and the effective use of balance and momentum. Nage-Waza Ura-No-Kata consists of a structured series of counter-techniques, demonstrating responses to...