Goshin Jutsu Kata

Judo – Goshin Jutsu Kata (or Self-Defense Kata)

This page provides details about the Judo Goshin Jutsu kata (or Judo’s self-defense kata). For more Judo katas, please visit the main Judo Katas page. To learn more about the techniques used in this kata, you should also visit the Judo Techniques section.

You should also watch the video below to see how these techniques are used in this Judo kata.

List of Goshin Jutsu Kata Techniques

Defense Against Unarmed Attack

  • Ryote-dori (Two-Hand Hold)
  • Hidari-eri-dori (Left-lapel Hold)
  • Migi-eri-dori (Right-lapel Hold)
  • Kataude-dori (Single-Hand Hold)
  • Ushiro-eri-dori (Collar Hold from Behind)
  • Ushiro-jime (Choke from Behind)
  • Kakae-dori (Seize and Hold from Behind)
  • Naname-uchi (Slanting Strike)
  • Ago-tsuki (Uppercut)
  • Gammen-tsuki (Thrust-Punch to Face)
  • Mae-geri (Front Kick)
  • Yoko-geri (Side Kick)

Defense Against Dagger

  • Tsukkake (Thrust)
  • Choku-zuki (Straight Thrust)
  • Naname-zuki (Slanting Stab)

Defense Against Stick

  • Furiage (Upswing against Stick)
  • Furioroshi (Downswing against Stick)
  • Morote-zuki (Two-Hand Thrust against Stick)

Defense Against Pistol

  • Shomen-zuke (Pistol at the Abdomen)
  • Doshi-gamae (Pistol Held at the Side)
  • Haimen-zuke (Pistol against the Back)

Demonstration of Goshin Jutsu Kata