The Kodokan Goshin-Jutsu is the most recent Kata, which was created in 1956. This Kata is closely related to Kime-no-Kata and consists of self-defense techniques using throwing, jointlocking, striking, and kicking techniques. These combat forms are designed as defenses for various forms of armed or unarmed attacks. When Kodokan Goshin-jutsu was established, considerable effort was taken to ensure the techniques were appropriate and up-to-date, and yet distinct from those techniques of Kime-no-Kata. The Kata has twenty-one (21) techniques. Twelve (12) techniques are for use against an unarmed attacker and nine (9) techniques are for use against an armed attacker.

Vital spots tought in Kodokan Goshin-jutsu are as follows:

Uto (the point between the eyes) Kasumi (the temple) Sui-getsu (the solar plexus) Tsurigane (groin) Shitsu-kansetsu or Hiza-kansetsu (the knee-joint) Kachikake (the chin) Denko (Kidney)
Basic techniques used in Kodokan Goshin-jutsu are as follows: O-soto-otoshi O-soto-gari Kote-gaeshi Kote-hineri Waki-gatame Te-gatame Ude-gatame Hadaka-jime Ryokuhi (from Koshiki no Kata) Various atemi-waza

Against an unarmed attack (when being grabbed)

Technique	Description	Kanji
Ryote-dori	Two-Hand Hold
Hidari-eri-dori	Left-Lapel Hold
Migi-eri-dori	Right-Lapel Hold
Kataude-dori	Single-Hand Hold
Ushiro-eri-dori	Collar Hold from Behind
Ushiro-jime	Choke from Behind
Kakae-dori	Seize and Hold from Behind

Against an unarmed attack (At a distance)

Technique	Description	Kanji
Naname-uchi	Slanting Strike
Ago-tsuki	Uppercut
Gammen-Tsuki	Thrust-Punch to Face
Mae-geri	Front Kick
Yoko-geri	Side Kick

Against an armed attack (Knife)

Technique	Description	Kanji
Tsukkake	Thrust
Choku-zuki	Straight Thrust
Naname-zuki	Slanting Stab

Against an armed attack (Stick)

Technique	Description	Kanji
Furiage	Upswing against Stick
Furioroshi	Downswing against Stick
Morote-zuki	Two-Hand Thrust against Stick

Against an armed attack (Pistol)

Technique	Description	Kanji
Shomen-zuke	Pistol at the Abdomen
Koshi-gamae	Pistol held at the Side
Haimen-zuke	Pistol against the Back