Judo Techniques for Beginners with Printable Technique Cards

Every Monday, I send printable technique cards to everyone via the Koka Kids Newsletter. The concept is simple: Four techniques on one sheet. Tick-boxes for the kids and space to write their name. Book references to discover more about each technique. A coaching aid, supporting and reinforcing teachings. Print, laminate to put on the dojo wall, give to each student, send digitally. Use as you wish. Hajime!

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Judo Techniques for Beginners

Did you miss September’s Technique Cards. Here’s a quick resume, with links to see the original post. The Beginners Set covered hold downs, escapes, ukemi and throws.

Beginners 1/4: First Hold Downs

1. Kesa-Gatame: Scarf Hold
   10 Judo Hold Downs Book, page 8
2. Mune-Gatame: Chest Hold
   10 Holds & Challenges Book, page 16
3. Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame: Broken Scarf Hold
   10 Holds & Challenges Book, page 10
4. Yoko-Shiho-Gatame: Side Four Quarters Hold
   10 Holds & Challenges Book, page 18

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Beginners 2/4: Holds and Escapes

1. Kesa-Gatame Escape: Trap uke’s legs and force toketa.
   British Judo 1st-3rd Mon Syllabus Book, page 16

2. Mune-Gatame Escape: Bridge and push uke off and escape
   British Judo 1st-3rd Mon Syllabus Book, page 28

3. Kuzure Kesa-Gatame Escape: Move to create space, then sit up and escape.
   British Judo 1st-3rd Mon Syllabus Book, page 42

4. Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape: Grab under uke’s legs and pull uke over you.
   British Judo 4th-6th Mon Syllabus Book, page 15

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Beginners 3/4: Ukemi

1. Ushiro-Ukemi: Fall backwards, tucking chin in
   Learn Judo Breakfalls Book, page 14

2. Yoko-Ukemi: Side breakfall, hit the mat with an open palm.
   Learn Judo Breakfalls Book, page 18

3. Mae-Ukemi: Fall forwards, land on your forearms, and stomach off the mat
   Learn Judo Breakfalls Book, page 16

4. Mae-Mawari-Ukemi: A rolling breakfall, tuck and roll diagonally.
   Learn Judo Breakfalls Book, page 20

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Beginners 4/4: First Throws

1. Osoto-Otoshi: An easy backward throw
   – 1st-3rd Mon Syllabus Book, page 12

2. De-Ashi-Bari: Learn about movement and footwork
   –40 Judo Throws Book, page 8

3. Uki-Goshi: A forward throw that requires tori to turn in
   –40 Judo Throws Book, page 14

4. Tai-Otoshi: For those who are ready for something a little harder
   –40 Judo Throws Book, page 36

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