Judo term
Nage-no-kata
- Pronunciation
- nah-geh noh kah-tah
- Meaning
- Forms of throwing
In Judo
Nage-no-kata is the form of throwing. It presents fifteen throws in five groups of three, , , , , and , each demonstrated on both sides.
How to recognize it
Recognize Nage-no-kata when a pair throws in a fixed order that opens with , and each throw follows a prescribed attack, push, or step from Uke.
Don't mix it up
Throwing form versus grappling form
Nage-no-kata studies throws from standing. studies ground control: holds, chokes, and joint locks.