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Nage-no-Kata
Nage-no-Kata “forms of throwing” is one of the two randori-no-kata, free practice forms of Kodokan Judo. It is intended as an illustration of the various concepts of nage-waza (throwing techniques) that exist in judo, and is used both as a training method and as a demonstration of understanding.


Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to;
- Recognize and demonstrate the Aisatsu (Salutation)
- Identify the five classifications of Judo throws
- Distinguish and formulate the key elements in Te-waza (hand techniques), Koshi-waza (hip techniques), Ashi-waza (foot techniques), Ma-sutemi-waza (rear sacrifice techniques) and Yoko-sutemi-waza (side sacrifice techniques)
Introduction to Nage-no-Kata
Module 1 - Te-waza
Te-waza: Hand Technique
- Uki-otoshi
- Seoi-nage
- Kata-guruma
Module 2: Koshi-waza
Koshi-waza: (Hip Technique)
- Uki-goshi
- Harai-goshi
- Tsurikomi-goshi
Module 3: Ashi-waza
Ashi-waza (Foot Techniques)
- Okuri-ashi-harai (Sliding foot sweep)
- Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi (Propping and drawing ankle throw)
- Uchi-mata (Inner thigh throw)
Module 4: Ma-sutemi-waza
Ma-sutemi-waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques)
- Tomoe nage (Circle throw)
- Ura nage (Rear throw)
- Sumi gaeshi (Corner reversal)
Module 4: Yoko-sutemi-waza
Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)
- Yoko gake (Side hook)
- Yoko guruma (Side wheel)
- Uki waza (Floating technique)
