Easy to Understand via Video (QR Code)! The Complete Master Book of Judo's Nage-no-Kata Book by Michito Sakamoto & Takayuki Yokoyama

The ultimate duo—seven-time champions of the World Judo Kata Championships—provides practical, step-by-step instruction through videos and photographs!
An indispensable manual for anyone taking a dan-rank promotion examination—from junior high school students to working adults!
This is the definitive, comprehensive edition designed to meet the needs of everyone: elementary school students through working adults aspiring to compete in Judo kata; instructors and aspiring judges of kata competition; and vocational school students training to become judo therapists.
Author: Michito Sakamoto
Associate Professor, Faculty of Sports Science, Fukuoka University; Coach, Fukuoka University Judo Club. His competitive achievements include winning the 81kg division at the Pacific Judo Championships and placing third at the Kodokan Cup. Certified Class A Judo Instructor by the All Japan Judo Federation. Kodokan Judo 7th Dan.
Takayuki Yokoyama
Associate Professor, Sports Promotion Center, Setsunan University; Head Coach, Setsunan University Judo Club. Certified Class A Judo Instructor by the All Japan Judo Federation. Kodokan Judo 6th Dan.

Table of Contents:
Opening Movements
Uki Otoshi (Floating Drop)
Seoi Nage (Shoulder Throw)
Kata Guruma (Shoulder Wheel)
Uki Goshi (Floating Hip)
Harai Goshi (Sweeping Hip)
Tsurikomi Goshi (Lifting Pull Hip)
Okuri Ashi Harai (Sliding Foot Sweep)
Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi (Propping Lifting Pull Foot)
Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh)
Tomoe Nage (Circle Throw)
Ura Nage (Rear Throw)
Sumi Gaeshi (Corner Reversal)
Yoko Gake (Side Hook)
Yoko Guruma (Side Wheel)
Uki Waza (Floating Technique)
Closing Movements

Length: 128 pages

Publication date: 2026