JÛ NO KATA, created by Dr. Jigoro Kano, consists of three sets of five movements, which are taught as lessons.
This kata demands more attention to the partner than usual and has a very particular educational dimension.
Ju No Kata is of paramount importance for understandingJunomichi (or Real Original Judo).
Through its slowness, continuity, and absence of ukemi, it is the way for a practitioner of JUNOMICHI to be gentle, with a firm resolution that drives UKE’s and Tori’s decision-making, along with the pursuit of a more complete self-control to study the foundational principlesof Judo.
The attacks are sincere and effective. It is with this principle that Uke and Tori keep maintaining a constant connection between their hara throughout the actions.
Uke maintains control by extending his body. He finds a way to delay the moment of ukemi as long as possible.
Tori continues to pursue his control in the attack on Uke.