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The Complete 7 Katas of Judo by M Kawaishi |
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The Complete 7 Katas of Judo by M KawaishiThe Complete 7 Katas of Judo by M Kawaishi! AUTHOR'S FOREWORD IN Japanese the word "Kata" signifies "fundamental or basic form". Although in Japanese the same character serves for both singular and plural numbers, it has been deemed advisable in the interests of non-Japanese readers to indicate the plural in the text by adding an "s" to the word Kata. A Kata of Judo is the demonstration of a fundamental or basic interdependent form of attack and defence. The party who throws and defends himself is called Tori, he who executes and demonstrates the relevant method. The attacker is called UKE, i.e. he who finally submits. These terms are somewhat arbitrary and at first sight confusing. Literally Tori means Taker and UKE Receiver. The point is that UKE, the formal assailant, is always defeated and succumbs to Tori's counter-attack. Tori and UKE must resolutely execute and demonstrate the chosen movements, and in so doing completely and efficaciously utilize all their mental and physical energy in conformity with the great ideal of Judo which consists in the maximum employment of one's capacities directed to a fixed purpose through the application of the technique of Judo. In the Katas we should find exemplified the three basic principles of Judo, viz., (1) The optimum employment of energy, i.e. the maximum of efficacy combined with the minimum of effort, or in Japanese "Seiryoku Zenyo"; Mutual aid, mutual prosperity and amelioration which are the contemplated aim or "Jita Kyoei". The Kata is team work with care and personal improvement and of conclusive and educational value; (3) The "manner" and the Judo technique which consists in lithely giving way in order better to conquer. The customary movements of the different Katas which follow in a rigorous progression are the result of century-old experience and profound reflection of the best and oldest Masters. All the holds, all the positions down to their smallest detail have been meticulously chosen, improved and classified to result in a definitive shape, perfected, true, the most beautiful, the purest and most representative of the spirit and ideal of Judo.
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