Tsunatori
Tsunatori describes an ōzeki’s bid for promotion to yokozuna, bringing tournament performance together with formal assessment and recommendation.
Japanese Martial Arts
Golden Score
Golden Score is judo’s additional contest period for a tied result, decided by the first technical score or a disqualifying penalty.
Sumo Championship System
Professional sumo championships reward the best tournament record, with playoffs resolving ties and a history distinct from rank, promotion and special prizes.
Budō in Japanese Schools
Budō in Japanese schools combines physical education, cultural learning and respect for others, with compulsory junior-high study distinct from extracurricular clubs.
Yokozuna Dohyō-iri
The yokozuna ring-entering ceremony combines the grand champion’s rope, attendants and formal movements, with two recognised styles and a history of ritual display.
Karate Kata Directory
Browse sixteen published Karate kata guides by Japanese name, name family, variant label and documented tradition links.
Seienchin
Seienchin is a Naha-lineage kata and a documented first designated form in the JKF Shito-ryu column.
Jion
Jion is a Shuri-lineage kata and a documented first designated form in the JKF Shotokan column.
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Nidan is the second named Pinan form and a JKF Basic Kata reference for Wado-ryu.
Gekisai Dai Ni
Gekisai Dai Ni is the second Gekisai form and a JKF Basic Kata reference for Goju-ryu.