- THE KATA OF TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO -
Kata is a method of studying the techniques and principles of Kodokan Judo via prearranged forms. Dr Jigoro Kano and other high-ranking judoka of past and present generations have developed the Kodokan Judo kata as a result of long and detailed research and practice.
The USA-TKJ has followed the Kodokan Judo Institute's guidelines in its Kata Requirements for each grade and as such the following kata are specified in the ITKJ Dan grade promotion syllabus - The standard for all kata demonstrations is Kodokan standard – as per the Kodokan Kata Series of videos and DVDs and as described in the text Kodokan Judo (Kano, Kodansha International).
The following elements will be form the basis of kata evaluation:
The USA-TKJ has followed the Kodokan Judo Institute's guidelines in its Kata Requirements for each grade and as such the following kata are specified in the ITKJ Dan grade promotion syllabus - The standard for all kata demonstrations is Kodokan standard – as per the Kodokan Kata Series of videos and DVDs and as described in the text Kodokan Judo (Kano, Kodansha International).
The following elements will be form the basis of kata evaluation:
- Understanding of the basics of the kata being demonstrated
- Composure - proper mental concentration, decorum, and character
- Correct Breathing
- Posture
- Movement and transition between techniques
- Power and Strength
- Tempo
- Balance and body control
- Focus of technique
- Fluid body movement and gracefulness’
