Katame-no-kata
| Katame-no-kata | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Judo Kata |
| Sub classification | Randori-no-kata |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Katame-no-kata |
| Japanese | 固の形 |
| English | Forms of grappling |
Katame no Kata (固の形; Forms of grappling) is one of the two Randori-no-kata (乱取りの形; Free practice forms) of Kodokan Judo. It is intended as an illustration of the various concepts of katame-waza (固技; grappling techniques) that exist in judo, and is used both as a training method and as a demonstration of understanding.