Ju-no-Kata (English ver.)

Ju-no-Kata is a dynamic, expressive and gymnastic composition of attack and defense methods in a series of slow and moderate actions. It consists of 15 techniques, divided into 3sets of 5 techniques.
Ju-no-Kata has the following features:
1. Ju-no-Kata can be freely exercised and practiced anytime and anywhere in whatever types of clothes.
2. Ju-no-Kata enables every man and woman of any age to enjoy learning the logics and principles of Judo.
3. Since Ju-no-Kata is exercised in slow and moderate actions for attack and defense, it facilitates accurate and easy understanding of its reasoning anad legitimacy.
4. Since Ju-no-Kata incorporates a variety of extensor muscle exercises or leaning back moves, it can be combined with Randori so as to foster effective and healthy development of the body physique.
5. Ju-no-Kata enhances the cultivation of aesthetic sentiments by acquiring its natural Tai-sabaki and smooth motion shifts and switches.

[@GermanSausagesAreTheWurst]

Some people think the Ju-no-kata is for ladies, but there is a lot of good material hidden in this kata, and it will reward all who study it. I think it deserves to be much more popular.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

I didn't like it when I was younger, but as I get older I can see the signs of Kano Sensei's genius all over it.

[@user-ci9ez1ks3y]

That is why we have to practice both of Kata and Randori. ;)

[@LawrenceCurrie]

Thank you Kodokan brings back alot of memories I am a proud member

[@francissilva8080]

Gênio no esporte jigoro Kano oss

[@kusotare9559]

"Ju" may mean gentle, but it certainly does not mean easy!

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Education

[@Isnogood12]

For people who think Aikido and Tai Chi are too hardcore.

[@thomasevans4391]

This is a good fundamental teaching tool which carries over to the much tougher nature of the art/sport.