Randori
Free-style practice in Japanese martial arts.
Randori is a Japanese martial arts term for free-style practice, often involving sparring. The word combines elements meaning 'random' and 'taking,' referring to an exercise where tori applies technique against a succession of uke attacks. Its specific meaning varies across different martial arts.
Did You Know?
- In some karate schools, randori is also known as ju kumite or soft sparring, where action is uninterrupted after a successful technique.
- In Bujinkan ninjutsu, randori is usually introduced when the practitioner reaches the Shodan level.
- In ninjutsu randori, the practitioner may be armed or unarmed and is attacked by multiple attackers.
In judo
Jigoro Kano described randori as free exercise practiced under conditions of actual contest, including throwing, choking, holding down, and bending or twisting arms. Combatants may use any methods provided they do not hurt each other and obey judo etiquette. There are two types of randori.
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