Shichitei Judo

Two practitioners work from a grounded position during Judo practice

Sep 2, 2026

Ne-waza

Understand ne-waza (newaza), Judo groundwork: pins, submissions, escapes and transitions, how it differs from katame-waza, and how competition rules shape ground fighting.

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.