Kodokan Judo [1] Trivia Quiz

Answer: The school for studying the way

Judo was created as a disciplined form of self defence and came from the earlier martial art Jujutsu. Kodokan means "the school for the studying the way" (Kodokan Judo - Jigaro Kano).

Answer: Ukemi

Before a student should even attempt to throw someone, or be thrown, they should be taught how to land safely. Ukemi teaches breakfalls to the front, rear and side. The object is not to hurt your opponent but to achieve success with the least amount of effort. In effect, to make your opponent throw themselves.

Answer: Kuzushi

Kuzushi means breaking your opponents balance either to the front or the rear. Guruma means wheel, Hiza means knee. Goshi means hip throw.

Answer: Atemi-waza

Waza means technique: Atemi-waza is striking technique, Shime-waza is strangulation tecnique, and Katame-waza is ground fighting tecnique. Tai-otoshi is a throw to the front. Atemi-waza is rarely taught in a Judo Dojo and is not part of the Gokyo (system of 40 throws, pins, armlocks and strangles) that is taught to all students under 1st Dan (black belt).

Answer: Tomoe-nage

Tomoe-nage is a great throw to watch, whether at the movies or at a competition. It requires lots of practice and a partner who has faith in you and in their ability to go with the throw. The other three terms are also throws, but the foot is not placed into the midsection like Tomoe-nage. Tomoe-nage means circular throw.

Answer: Naked lock

You can strangle either by using their Gi (judo suit) or with just your hands. All four techniques are very effective and should only be done under appropriate supervision.

Answer: Kappo

Kappo is a secret art that comes from jujutsu in the 18th century. Randori means free practice. Yoko means side, and Morote means two-handed.

Answer: 25 seconds

Sometimes it can feel like 5 seconds and sometimes, especially if you are pinning someone bigger than you, it can feel like hours. If you score a wazari first, then all you have to pin your opponent for is 20 seconds.

Answer: Free Practice

It is always good to try your throwing techniques out during Randori. It is one thing to throw someone who allows you to throw them. It is a totally different matter when, not only do they not want to be thrown but, they are doing their best to throw you. Randori is generally done at about 70% power since the object is not to win, but to attempt to master the technique you learned that class in a semi-competitive situation.

Answer: Morote-gari

Morote means two-handed while gari means reap. Literally, you pace both hands behind your opponents thighs and pull their legs towards you while pushing your shoulder into their midsection. The throw is misused, mainly by children, because it looks so simple and yet they don't take their time to master it before trying it out in Randori.