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| judoka | A person who practises judo. |
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| kai | Society or club. |
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| kansetsuwaza | Techniques involving locking limb joints, usually the elbow. |
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| kata | (literally "form") A stylised set of techniques used to develop the performer's posture, balance and appreciation of the various judo techniques. |
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| kikengachi | In competition, a win awarded to a player when his opponent is unable to continue because of injury. |
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| koka | The lowest score in judo, with a value of 3 points. |
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| kwai | Society or club. |
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| kyu | (literally "student") A senior judo grade below Dan grade. |
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| matte | (literally "wait") Referee's instruction which temporarily halts the contest and brings both players back to the centre of the contest area. |
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| mon | literally (gate" or entry"): the name given to judo grades for junior players between the ages of 8 and 16 years. |
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Judo - a brief guide 