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Judo term

Seiza: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
say-zah
Meaning
Formal kneeling

In Judo

Seiza is formal kneeling. Some dojos use it at the start or end of class, and some offer alternatives when kneeling is uncomfortable.

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