Itsutsu-no-kata
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Itsutsu no Kata (五の形, "forms of five") is a kata (a set of prearranged techniques) in Judo.
It consists in five techniques, known only by their number. It was developed by Jigoro Kano and it is considered unfinished. The techniques are composed of gentle movements evocative of natural forces.
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[edit] Techniques
- Ichi - direct concentrated energy - direct push
- Ni - deflection - avoid and use Uki otoshi
- San - circular energy or whirlpool - using form of Yoko wakare
- Shi - action and reaction - as the sea sweeps clean the shore
- Go - the void - using form of Yoko wakare
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[edit] References
- Jigoro Kano, Kodokan Judo, Kodansha International.
[edit] External links
• http://aussiejujitsu.wetpaint.com/page/Kata
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