is a self-defense

Self-defense

Self-defense, self-defence or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many...

 oriented series of kata

Kata

is a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practised either solo or in pairs. The term form is used for the corresponding concept in non-Japanese martial arts in general....

s in judo

Judo

is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...

. Kime no kata, also known as , was developed at the Kodokan

Kodokan

, or the Kodokan Institute, is the headquarters of the worldwide judo community. Literally, kō means "to lecture" or "to spread information," dō means "the way," and kan is "a public building or hall," together translating roughly as "a place for the study or promotion of the way." The Kodokan was...

around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques from a standing position (tachi waza). Both sets of techniques contain defenses for both armed and empty-handed attacks.

Video of kime-no-kata

• Video of Kime-no-kata. Narration in Japanese.

Kneeling techniques (idori waza)

1. Ryote-dori
2. Tsukkake
3. Suri-age
4. Yoko-uchi
5. Ushiro-dori
6. Tsukkomi
7. Kiri-komi
8. Yoko-tsuki

Standing techniques (tachi waza)

1. Ryote-dori
2. Sode-tori
3. Tsukkake
4. Tsuki-age
5. Suri-age
6. Yoko-uchi
7. Ke-age
8. Ushiro-dori
9. Tsuki-komi
10. Kiri-komi
11. Nuki-kake
12. Kiri-oroshi