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Kodomo-no-Kata

Level 2 (Ni)

Ni

Level 2 is about reaps and links. The judoka performs the large and small inner reaps and the large outer reap, chains o-uchi-gari into ko-uchi-gari, and transitions from the large outer reap into three different holds.

What you'll learn

  • Perform O-uchi-gari, Ko-uchi-gari and O-soto-gari.
  • Combine O-uchi-gari into Ko-uchi-gari.
  • Transition from O-soto-gari into three holds.

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Techniques in this level

  • Mae-ukemi

    Front breakfall

    Breakfalls

    Catch a forward fall on the forearms, keeping the face and knees off the mat.

  • Mae-mawari-ukemi

    Forward rolling breakfall

    Breakfalls

    Roll diagonally across the back and come up to your feet — a smooth roll, never a flop.

  • O-uchi-gari

    Large inner reap

    Throws

    Reap Uke's inner leg from the inside, driving them backward. Practised static, then with a push-pull.

  • Ko-uchi-gari

    Small inner reap

    Throws

    A small inside clip to Uke's near foot that breaks balance to the rear — pairs naturally with o-uchi-gari.

  • O-soto-gari

    Large outer reap

    Throws

    Break Uke back over a reaped supporting leg. Learned by lifting and rocking the leg first, then with a full step-in.

  • Yoko-shiho-gatame

    Side four-corner hold

    Holds

    Control Uke from the side, pinning across the chest and hips.

  • Tate-shiho-gatame

    Straight four-corner hold

    Holds

    Sit astride Uke and control the upper body from on top.

  • Kata-gatame

    Shoulder hold

    Holds

    Trap Uke's arm against your neck and pin from the side. (The PDF lists this as 'Kata-shiho-gatame'; the shoulder hold is Kata-gatame.)

Full curriculum

Reiho

Etiquette

English

  • Standing and seated bows

Remarks

  • As a pair, kata style — from seiza.

Ukemi

Breakfalls

English

  • Front breakfall and forward rolling breakfall

Remarks

  • From standing, one to each side.

Ashi-waza: O-uchi-gari

Leg technique: Large inner reap

English

  • O-uchi-gari

Remarks

  • ×4 — 2 each side, static then push-back and pull-forward.

Ashi-waza: Ko-uchi-gari

Leg technique: Small inner reap

English

  • Ko-uchi-gari

Remarks

  • ×4 — 2 each side, static then push-back and pull-forward.

Ashi-waza: O-soto-gari

Leg technique: Large outer reap

English

  • O-soto-gari

Remarks

  • ×4 — 2 each side; lift and rock the leg, then step-in and throw.

Renraku: O-uchi-gari → Ko-uchi-gari

Combination: large inner reap to small inner reap

English

  • Chain o-uchi-gari into ko-uchi-gari

Transition: O-soto-gari → holds

Standing throw into a holding technique

English

  • Into side four-corner hold (Yoko-shiho-gatame)
  • Into straight four-corner hold (Tate-shiho-gatame)
  • Into shoulder hold (Kata-gatame)

Remarks

  • PDF lists the shoulder hold as 'Kata-shiho-gatame'; the shoulder hold is Kata-gatame.

Practice checklist

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