Itsutsu no Kata
For participant safety and to ensure proper technique is developed, Judo should only be practiced under the supervision of a qualified instructor.
Itsutsu no Kata, the form of 5, is a representative kata. The five movements express the forces of nature. The five movements were never given names. Therefore, the kata is sometimes referred to as the "unfinished kata".
A small force strategically and continuously applied can over come a stronger force.
Use the power in the opponent's attack to defeat them.
Simulates a whirlpool where the inner circle of force controls the outer circle of force.
Simulates an ocean wave sweeping the beach clean.
Yielding to force at the right time can produce peace.