Introduction to katame-no-Kata

Beginning Formalities At the beginning, Tori and Uke stand upright facing each other in a distance of about 5.5m (about 3 ken), while Tori stands on the left side and Uke on the right side toward Shomen (Photo 1). Both turn to face Shomen to make standing bows toward...

Katame-no-Kata Certification Summary

Congratulations! You’ve completed the USJF Nage-no-Kata Certification program, showcasing the fundamental principles of throwing techniques applicable in randori. Upon successfully finishing all five modules, achieving a passing score of 90% on the Final Quiz is...