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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The Traditional Go Kyo of Kodokan Judo implemented in Seijitsu Judo Dojo


The Gokyo no Waza (five sets of techniques) is the standard syllabus of Judo throwing techniques originated in 1895 at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. From 1920 to 1982 the Kodokan Gokyo no Waza was made up of the 40 throws in 5 groups as shown below. In 1982 additional techniques (eight reinstated techniques and Shinmeisho No Waza) were added to recognize standard Judo throws that were not part of the Gokyo.


This Go Kyo No Waza is also implemented by Seijitsu Judo Dojo with the intention of giving honor to our Sensei and keeping close with the standard and tradition of Judo.







Training without Equipment


  • Diagonal Push Ups
  • Diagonal Pull Ups
  • Sit Ups
  • Upward Body Bend
  • Running Carry*
  • Side Hurdle*
  • Squats
  • Leap Frog*
  • Neck Press
  • Standing Upward Body Bend


* add to Strength and Cardio Conditioning

Explosive Strength and Cardio Conditioning with Equipment

Running Carry
Side Hurdle
Leap Frog

20 reps/set @ 2 cycles
30 second stretch and breathing in-between routines


  • Bench Press
  • Back Press
  • Dumb Bell Press
  • Chest and Waist Pull
  • Barbell Curls
  • Dumb Bell Curls
  • Upright Rowing
  • Bent Over Rowing
  • Arm Pull Over
  • Dead Lift
  • Full Squat
  • Half Squat
  • Hammer Squat
  • Leg Raise
  • Flying Split
  • Jumping Squat
  • Clean and Press
  • Ball Toss


We live today and die tomorrow, but the books we read tell us things of a thousand years (Yamaga Soko). This is the value of studying. The value warrior-scholars practice and which we encourange our Judoka to practice in their pursuit of Judo Knowledge.

Seijitsu Judo Ryu Oath

  • "Without permission of the Authorities of Seijitsu Judo Dojo, I will not teach or divulge the Knowledge of the Art I shall be taught.

    I will not perform the Art in public for personal gain.

    I will lay no blame on anyone, except myself, in the event of accident, even if it should result in my death.

    I will conduct myself in such a way as never to discredit the traditions and honor of Seijitsu Judo Dojo.

    I will not abuse, or misuse, the Knowlege of Judo.

    I shall push and persevere."


Copied from the original Kodokan Oath and adapted by Seijitsu Judo Dojo; Judo - The Basic Technical Principles and Exercises by G. Koizumi (7th Dan), Founder of the Judo Movement in Great Britain and Europe, July 1958

About Judo


The Purpose of Judo Discipline

According to Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo:

  • "Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines your body and soul and helps you make the spiritual essence of Judo a part of your very being. In this way you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world. This is the final goal of Judo Discipline."

Anyone who intends to follow the way of Judo must above all instill this teaching in his heart.

Judo in Action; Kazuzo Kudo, 9th Dan; Japan Publications Trading Company, Tokyo, Japan; January 1967

On Judo and the Changing Times

  • "As thoughts on any subject advance, there is the danger that people will tend to regard past ideas as no more than empty academic theory. Such an over-prejudiced attitude must not be condoned."

Tetsuya Sato and Isao Okano, Vital Judo, Japan Publications Inc., 1973

On the Value of Continuous Scholarly Study in Judo

  • "We live today and die tomorrow but the books we read tell us things of a thousand years."

Yamaga Sokō (September 21, 1622 - October 23, 1685) was a Japanese philosopher and strategist during the Tokugawa shogunate. He was a Confucian, and applied Confucius's idea of the "superior man" to the Samurai class of Japan. This became an important part of the Samurai way of life and code of conduct known as Bushido.

On Judo and its Lifelong Pursuit