Judo term
Kuzushi: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- koo-zoo-shee
- Meaning
- Breaking balance
In Judo
Kuzushi is the first big idea in throwing. Before a throw works well, uke's balance must be disturbed.
Lessons that teach this
Nage-Waza Fundamentals
Learn about the fundamentals of Nage-Waza.
Review
Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
Ashi-Waza Fundamentals
Learn about the fundamentals of Ashi-Waza.
O-soto-otoshi
Learn the basics of O-soto-otoshi.
De-ashi-barai
Learn the basics of De-ashi-barai.
Review
Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.
Koshi-guruma
Learn the basics of Koshi-guruma and how it relates to O-goshi.
Ippon-seoi-nage
Learn the basics of Ippon-seoi-nage and its arm position.
Movement Directions
Learn how throws change with movement direction.
Review
Review the Yellow-Orange ukemi and throw ideas.
Stepping Out of Turn-In Throws
Learn basic defenses against turn-in throws.
O-goshi against Koshi-guruma
Learn a counter-application against Koshi-guruma.
Morote-seoi-nage
Learn the basics of Morote-seoi-nage and how it differs from Ippon-seoi-nage.
Tsuri-komi-goshi
Learn the basics of Tsuri-komi-goshi and how it differs from O-goshi.
Block
Learn the block as a defense against turn-in throws.
Moving Uke through Kumi-kata
Learn to move uke in all directions with the grip.