Free practice
Randori is live practice with a partner. It builds on control, timing, and agreed training rules.
Reference
Practice
Ways judoka train with a partner.
- Randori rahn-doh-ree
- Kumi-kata koo-mee-kah-tah
Gripping form
Kumi-kata is how judoka take grips on the jacket. Simple grips help balance, control, distance, and connection.
- Ai-yotsu eye yoht-soo
Same-sided stance
Ai-yotsu means both judoka grip on the same side, both right or both left, so they stand with the same foot forward.
- Kenka-yotsu ken-kah yoht-soo
Opposite-sided stance
Kenka-yotsu means the judoka grip on opposite sides, one right and one left, so they stand with opposite feet forward.
- Tokui-waza toh-koo-ee wah-zah
Favorite technique
Tokui-waza is a judoka's favorite or special technique. The fighting stance is usually chosen to support it.