Judo term
Jigo-tai: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- jee-goh-tie
- Meaning
- Defensive posture
In Judo
Jigo-tai is a defensive posture used to make the body harder to move or throw for a moment.
How to recognize it
Recognize jigo-tai when a judoka lowers and braces the body to resist, often at the cost of free movement and attack options.
Quick check
What is the purpose of jigo-tai?
Reveal answer
To take a more defensive posture that resists being moved.
Keep it distinct
Defensive versus mobile
emphasizes resistance. emphasizes natural balance and mobility.