Judo term
Kumi-kata: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- koo-mee-kah-tah
- Meaning
- Gripping form
In Judo
Kumi-kata is how judoka take grips on the jacket. Simple grips help balance, control, distance, and connection.
Lessons that teach this
Grip Fundamentals
Learn the basic way to hold the gi before throwing practice.
Review
Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
Tsuri-komi-goshi
Learn the basics of Tsuri-komi-goshi and how it differs from O-goshi.
Competition Stance
Learn the principle of fighting stance and grip side.
Moving Uke through Kumi-kata
Learn to move uke in all directions with the grip.
Review
Review the throws, the block, and the grip tactics from this unit.