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Itsutsu-no-Kata (Kata of
Five Principles)
The Itsutsu-no-Kata was established in 1887 by the founder of
Kodokan Judo, Jigoro Kano. The kata forms the basis of Kodokan Judo. Inspired by
the forms found in nature, Jigoro Kano strived to come up with a way of
expressing those forces through judo. The result is the Itsutsu-no-Kata. There
are no names for the specific techniques, but the Itsutsu-no-Kata comprises all
the fundamental principles of Kodokan Judo, applying the theoretical basis of
attack and defense to natural phenomena. In that sense they can also be
appreciated from an artistic point of view.
Form 1: Demonstrates
the principle that rationalized, continuous attack will bring defeat, even
against a strong power. This technique represents the impeccable strength of
justice. A small power applied continuously, in a rational manner, can control
a huge power.
Form 2: Demonstrates
the principle of using the energy of the opponent's attack to defeat them, or
victory through yielding.
Form 3: Demonstrates
the principle of the whirlpool, wherein the inner circle controls the outer
circle. Two objects revolving in giant circles, inevitably they close in on
each other, and then part without damage.
Form 4: Demonstrates
the power of the ocean's tide. The tide will draw everything on the shore into
the ocean, no matter how large, as a giant wave sweeping the beach clean of
all debris and impurity.
Form 5: Demonstrates
the principle of yielding. When unlimited energies collide with each other,
one yields to avoid destroying both. This technique shows that a clash between
two strong forces can only result in mutual doom, but if you step aside and
give way there will be peace and coexistence.
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