What is "kime-no-kata"

is a series of self-defense oriented katas in judo. Kime no kata, also known as , was developed at the Kodokan around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques from a standing position (tachi waza). Both sets of techniques contain defenses for both armed and empty-handed attacks.