Shichitei Judo

Two practitioners work from a grounded position during Judo practice

Sep 2, 2026

Ne-waza

Ne-waza is Judo groundwork: the phase in which pins, strangles, arm locks, turnovers, escapes, and transitions are applied on the mat.

Stone monument commemorating Kosen Judo in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Aug 28, 2026

Shichitei Judo is the ground-fighting-oriented team competition maintained by Japan’s seven former Imperial Universities and descended from Kosen Judo.