Goshin Jutsu

Historia

Goshin jutsu means "self-defence techniques" in Japanese and is the name used by many schools for practical defence against grabs, strikes and weapons, drawing on judo, jujutsu, aikido and karate.

The best-known form is the Kodokan Goshin Jutsu, a judo kata created at the Kodokan in 1956 with defences against unarmed attacks, a knife, a stick and a pistol.

¿Sabías que…?

• Kodokan Goshin Jutsu has 21 techniques.
• Training focuses on realistic attacks such as grabs from behind and headlocks.
• It is often required for higher judo grades.

Glosario de técnicas

Defence against grabs

wrist, collar and bear hug

Defence against weapons

knife, stick and pistol

Formas

Kodokan Goshin Jutsu (21 techniques)

⚔ In the Arsenal

Tanto

Fuentes: Kodokan Judo Institute