Creating a new Kata Part VI: The "Wrapping Kata" (Makikomi no Kata)

Purpose

"Makikomi" (wrapping) is a technique to execute throws by wrapping into your partner/opponent .

Unfortunately those techniques are sometimes taught poorly as drag down techniques. As an example Soto makikomi of low grade heavyweights done badly is limiting their Judo, because they rely on strength and body weight and not on the subtile principle of "sutemi" (sacrificing your body = giving away your balance) and "makikomi" (wrapping).

The purpose of this Kata is to teach, learn and practise the principle and techniques of "makikomi" correctly. The Kata can be taught to blue belts and higher grades. The Kata should be pratised to both sides, developing well rounded Judo.


Techniques

First technique: Soto makikomi (outside wrapping)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXTdAEpwubw

Second technique: Harai makikomi (sweep wrapping)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuwEmsjCqoA

Third technique: Uchi mata makikomi (inside thigh wrapping)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP24fK8Afes

Fourth technique: Uchi makikomi (inside wrapping)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEzlIpPvOA

Fifth technique: Ko uchi makikomi (small inside wrapping)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8npwdC9cb4


Thoughts


Sources

Makikomi techniques by Jacques Seguin, 7th Dan - really great demonstration of the "makikomi" principle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKsXcmbbOL8