Instructions for Judo's Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Kata (or Self-Defense Kata)

Here are videos that will help you to learn Judo's Kodokan Goshin Jutsu kata (or Judo's self-defense kata).

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Instructions For Kodokan Goshin Jutsu

Defense Against Unarmed Attack

• Ryote-dori (Two-Hand Hold)
• Hidari-eri-dori (Left-lapel Hold)
• Migi-eri-dori (Right-lapel Hold)
• Kataude-dori (Single-Hand Hold)
• Ushiro-eri-dori (Collar Hold from Behind)
• Ushiro-jime (Choke from Behind)
• Kakae-dori (Seize and Hold from Behind)
• Naname-uchi (Slanting Strike)
• Ago-tsuki (Uppercut)
• Gammen-tsuki (Thrust-Punch to Face)
• Mae-geri (Front Kick)
• Yoko-geri (Side Kick)

Defense Against Dagger

• Tsukkake (Thrust)
• Choku-zuki (Straight Thrust)
• Naname-zuki (Slanting Stab)

Defense Against Stick

• Furiage (Upswing against Stick)
• Furioroshi (Downswing against Stick)
• Morote-zuki (Two-Hand Thrust against Stick)

Defense Against Pistol

• Shomen-zuke (Pistol at the Abdomen)
• Doshi-gamae (Pistol Held at the Side)
• Haimen-zuke (Pistol against the Back)