Adapted Nage no Kata

by Y-Chromosome Mon May 22, 2017 12:18 am

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Adapted Nage no Kata

by Y-Chromosome Mon May 22, 2017 12:18 am

I hope this works.
Video from the Kodokan's Facebook feed.
An interesting attempt to adapt Nage no Kata for persons lacking lower body mobility.

Link to Facebook video

Demonstration and Opinion Exchange Meeting of Special Needs Judo

10 May 2017

Mr. Cees Rust who is researching about Judo for persons with disabilities visited the Kodokan from the Netherlands with three cooperators. On Thursday, April 20 at the main dojo, they demonstrated some Kata that was tailored by them in front of related Japanese persons, and it was followed by an opinion exchange meeting.

by **wdax** Mon May 22, 2017 5:04 am

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Re: Adapted Nage no Kata

by wdax Mon May 22, 2017 5:04 am

I saw them live at the World-Championships in Amsterdam 2016. It was very impressive and made me think a lot.

He had an accident some years ago, was a 2. or 3. dan before, and kept on working hard. All, who have their full physical abilities should be very humble and thankful.