Judo term
Ai-yotsu: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- eye yoht-soo
- Meaning
- Same-sided stance
In Judo
Ai-yotsu is a same-sided gripping and fighting stance: both judoka are right-sided or both are left-sided, with the same foot forward.
How to recognize it
Recognize ai-yotsu by comparing both partners: if their grip side and lead foot match, the stance is same-sided.
Quick check
Both judoka grip right-sided with the right foot forward. What stance is this?
Reveal answer
Ai-yotsu.
Keep it distinct
Same-sided versus opposite-sided
In , both partners share the same side. In , their grip sides and lead feet are opposite.