| Japanese |
English |
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Japanese |
English |
| Ashi |
Foot |
|
Koshi or Goshi |
Waist or Hip |
| O |
Big or Major |
|
Gatame |
Lock or Hold |
| Ukemi |
Falling practice |
|
Nage |
Throw |
| Seoi |
Shoulder |
|
Soto |
Outside |
| Gari |
Reap |
|
De |
Advancing |
| Uki |
to float |
|
Harai or Barai |
Sweep |
| Kesa |
Scarf |
|
Ushiro |
Rear |
| Sasae |
Lower Prop |
|
Tsuri |
Lift |
| Guruma |
Wheel |
|
Hiza |
Knee |
| Uchi |
Inside |
|
Makura |
Pillow |
|
|
| Referee Commands |
| Hajime! |
Begin! |
|
Matte! |
Stop! |
| Osae Komi! |
Hold-down! |
|
Toketa! |
Broken! |
| Sono Mama! |
Don't Move! |
|
Yoshi! |
Continue! |
| Sore Made! |
Time is up! |
|
Maitta! |
I surrender! |
Judo History
Name the founder of Judo - Dr. Jigoro Kano
Name the Judo School he founded - The Kodokan, located in Japan
When was Judo was founded? - About 1882
What does Judo mean - The gentle way
What are the two maxims of Judo? - Mutual welfare and benefit
- Maximum efficiency of the mind and body; minimum effort.
Name the three parts of a throw learned in Judo (Japanese-English):
Kuzushi - Off balance
Tsukuri - Entry
Kake - Execution
Name the three parts of unarmed combat (Japanese-English):
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
Katame Waza - Grappling Techniques
Atemi Waza - Striking Techniques
Note: These are the basic requirements for West Georgia Judo Club Senior Gokyu. More may be required.
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