# KōdōkanPro — The Ultimate Judo Reference > Comprehensive Judo dictionary, technique viewer, and video tutorial reference. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Mannion.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodokanpro/id383028031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Mannion](https://appshunter.io/developer/349372393) - Category: Sports, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 52 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - Released: 2010-08-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodokanpro/id383028031/reviews.md ## What is KōdōkanPro? A Judo sensei in your pocket! With KōdōkanPro, you have in your possession, not just a dictionary, not just a collection of video tutorials, but a powerful, innovative tool for navigating the landscape of Judo techniques and terminology. Features include: - Powerful, searchable dictionary, which includes over 675 Judo terms and their English translations (alternatively: German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese). Enter partial English words or Judo terms for an instant list of possible matches. For terms which correspond to specific techniques, navigate directly to either the Gokyo or Technique (Waza) viewer. Terms can be heard as expressed by a Japanese native speaker. We call this the "speaking dictionary". - Gokyo viewer: Discover the forty official throws of the five sub-black belt ranks. - Technique (Waza) viewer: Enables techniques to be discovered via the class or classes of technique to which they belong. - Gi viewer: Learn the terms associated with the Jud practitioner's distinctive outfit. - Video Tutorials: Just click on the technique you've located using either the Dictionary, Gokyo or Technique viewer, and watch Judo black-belts perform said techniques from multiple angles, as well as in slow-mo. KōdōkanPro provides a set of 70 video tutorials. Future upgrades to this app will include more video tutorials. Videos may optionally be downloaded for offline viewing. This app currently contains TWO in-app purchasable products: 1) Unlimited video 2) Speaking dictionary There is a ***one-time charge*** for all 70 videos. "Unlimited video" gives you unlimited playback of 70 instructional videos. "Speaking dictionary" gives you unlimited playback of a native speaker expressing every one of the Judo dictionary's terms. ------------ Video tutorials currently included in KōdōkanPro: Ashi-Guruma De-Ashi-Barai Gyaku-Jūji-Jime Hadaka-Jime Hane-Goshi Hane-Makikomi Harai-Goshi Harai-Tsurikomi-Ashi Hiza-Guruma Ippon-Seoi-Nage Kami-Shiho-Gatame Kata-Gatame Kata-Guruma Kata-Ha-Jime Kata-Jūji-Jime Kesa-Gatame Ko-Soto-Gake Ko-Soto-Gari Ko-Uchi-Gari Koshi-Guruma Kuzure-Kami-Shiho-Gatame Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame Nami-Jūji-Jime O-Goshi O-Guruma O-Soto-Gari O-Soto-Guruma O-Uchi-Gari Obi-Katame Obi Okuri-Ashi-Barai Okuri-Eri-Jime Ritsurei Ryo-Te-Jime Sankaku-Jime Sasae-Tsurikomi-Ashi Sode-Guruma-Jime Soto-Makikomi Sukui-Nage Sumi-Gaeshi Sumi-Otoshi Tai-Otoshi Tani-Otoshi Tate-Shiho-Gatame Tomoe-Nage Tsukkomi-Jime Tsuri-Goshi Tsuri-Komi-Goshi Uchi-Mata Ude-Garami Ude-Hishigi-Ashi-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Hara-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Hiza-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Jūji-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Sankaku-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Te-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Ude-Gatame Ude-Hishigi-Waki-Gatame Uki-Goshi Uki-Otoshi Uki-Waza Ura-Nage Ushiro-Goshi Utsuri-Goshi Yoko-Gake Yoko-Guruma Yoko-Otoshi Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Yoko-Wakare Zarei Disclaimer: This software has not been endorsed by and is in no way associated with the Kodokan Institute: http://www.kodokan.org/ ## Key features - Searchable Judo dictionary with 675+ terms - Native speaker audio for terms - Gokyo viewer for 40 official throws - Technique (Waza) viewer by class - 70 video tutorials with multiple angles - Slow-motion video playback - Optional video download for offline viewing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 70 Videos | $6.99 | one-time | | Audible Judo dictionary | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodokanpro/id383028031/reviews.md ### 5/5 — It’s dope *2022-12-11, version 2.0* Get it ### 5/5 — 2.0 working well *2018-03-24, version 2.0* One of the best Judo apps on the App Store. The entire Judo curriculum from white belt to Shodan, its all there. ### 1/5 — Updated version *2017-08-17, version 1.5.0* ...is messed up ### 5/5 — If you are a Judoka, BUY this NOW!!! *2017-01-02, version 1.3* I just wanted to say that I love this app. It has been a great aid as I study this art. Thank you for the time & effort put into this. In the future, I hope more techniques can be added, such as Habukareta Waza and Shinmeisho no Waza, even if it made the app cost a bit more. ### 5/5 — Very Helpful *2015-09-10, version 1.3* Concise videos. Solid definitions. Well organized. ### 5/5 — Kano sensei would be proud *2015-09-07, version 1.3* This is a great app. I love it. I've had it for many years. ### 3/5 — Payed *2015-07-23, version 1.3* I paid for unlimited videos but it stopped recognizing that I did but still it's a good app ### 5/5 — Excellent app and Judo reference *2015-07-12, version 1.3* This app is an excellent Judo reference on the go!! Very helpful!! ### 5/5 — Outstanding judo reference! *2015-06-23, version 1.3* Are there folks complaining about the cost? Sure, just like every other paid app in the store, but believe me, it is absolutely worth every penny! I mean $6.99 would be expensive for say... Flappy Birds, but this is a judo reference that has a complete dictionary, a structure for throws with respect to belt advancement, and an amazing selection of excellent videos, each showing techniques from several angles and in slow motion. The quality of the videos is HIGH. Does it have every single technique in the Kodokan? No, but it has a LOT. I can't really see anyone being disappointed in the quantity of content unless you are looking for a reference that replaces all of your judo books (which is pretty unrealistic). It does try pretty hard to do it all though, as it even includes quite a few ne waza videos, a topic that is often absent in many throw-centric Judo books. In short, $6.99 is a small price to pay for a content-packed gem like this! ### 4/5 — Good but could be great *2015-01-13, version 1.3* I think this app is really good but I think it could be better. I think having the label as pro it should include all 65 accepted techniques. My audio stopped working and had to uninstall and reinstall but that's no Biggy. All in all I think the app is very useful. ## Frequently asked questions about KōdōkanPro ### What does KōdōkanPro do? KōdōkanPro is a comprehensive Judo reference app. It provides a searchable dictionary of over 675 Judo terms with native speaker audio, a Gokyo viewer for official throws, a technique viewer, and 70 video tutorials demonstrating techniques from multiple angles and in slow-motion. ### What are the key features of KōdōkanPro? Key features include a powerful and searchable dictionary with translations in multiple languages, a Gokyo viewer detailing the forty official throws, a technique viewer to discover techniques by class, and 70 video tutorials that can be downloaded for offline viewing. ### How much does KōdōkanPro cost? The app itself is free to download. It offers two in-app purchases: 'Unlimited video' for playback of all 70 instructional videos, and 'Speaking dictionary' for unlimited playback of native speaker pronunciations for all Judo terms. There is a one-time charge for all 70 videos. ### What Judo terms and techniques are included? The app includes over 675 Judo terms with English translations and pronunciation by a native speaker. It also features the Gokyo viewer with the forty official throws and a technique viewer that allows exploration of techniques by their respective classes. A list of included video tutorials is provided in the app description. ### Who is KōdōkanPro for? This app is designed for Judo practitioners, students, and instructors. It serves as a valuable pocket reference for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Judo terminology, learn official throws, study specific techniques, and improve their practical application through video demonstrations. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.0 — 2018-03-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New and improved: - 70 online videos with option to download - Smart search: Typing roughly the right thing should help you find what you're looking for - Super-easy navigation from the dictionary to other areas of the app. - Optimised for the latest version of iOS - Runs beautifully on iPhone 6, 7, 8, iPhone-6, 7, 8-Plus, iPhone X ## Apps similar to KōdōkanPro | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MGInAction - Official App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mginaction-official-app/id1520660261) | 3.8 (17) | Free | Sports | | [Roger Gracie TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roger-gracie-tv/id1520276652) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Sports | | [Hajime!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hajime/id1222637687) | 4.5 (6) | Free | Sports | | [BJJFlowCharts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjjflowcharts/id1619508682) | 4.5 (80) | Free | Sports | | [Judo Score](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judo-score/id1450865263) | 4.9 (12) | Free | Sports | | [Movesensei](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesensei/id1463011556) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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