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Ju no Kata

Ju no Kata means Formal forms of gentleness. It is a core concept in Kodokan judo.

This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.

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Related terms

• Itsutsu no Kata — Forms of five
• Katame no Kata — Formal forms of holding
• Kime no Kata — Formal forms of self-defense
• Koshiki no Kata — Ancient forms
• Nage no Kata — Formal forms of throwing
• Ne-waza no hairi-kata — Entry methods into mat work