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Judo term

Kata

Pronunciation
kah-tah
Meaning
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In Judo

Kata uses defined partner roles and actions to make Judo principles visible.

Lessons that teach this

  • Individual, Team, and Kata EventsDistinguish contest results from the assessment of a set form.
  • ReviewRetrieve practice and contest terms, then read an event decision.
  • Kata and RandoriDistinguish a prescribed form from free practice.

Practice

Ways judoka train with a partner.

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