Itsutsu-no-kata (五の形, "forms of five") is a kata (a set of prearranged techniques) in Judo. It consists in five techniques, known only by their number. Although popular media generally claim that it was developed by Jigoro Kano,[1][2] recent scientific research has conclusively shown that the kata predates the foundation of Kodokan judo and that Jigoro Kano took it from Tenjin Shinyō-ryū jujutsu and merely imported it into judo after he made minor amendments to it.[3] The kata is generally considered unfinished. However, an unofficial completed performance version of the kata, expanded to ten techniques (by a European judoka as part of a Master’s level academic programme in judo coaching) was presented in 2012 under the name Tō-no-kata (十の形, "forms of ten").[4] The techniques of Itsutsu-no-kata are composed of gentle movements evocative of natural forces.
Itsutsu no Kata | |
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Classification | Kata |
Sub classification | Kodokan kata |
Kodokan | Yes |
Technique name | |
Rōmaji | Itsutsu-no-kata |
Japanese | 五の形 |
English | Forms of five |
Mifune version
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