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Judo term

Kaeshi-waza

Pronunciation
kah-eh-shee wah-zah
Meaning
Counter techniques

In Judo

Kaeshi-waza uses an opponent’s attack as the opportunity for a responding technique.

Lessons that teach this

  • Tsubame-gaeshiReturn a foot sweep with the foot that escaped.
  • ReviewRetrieve the terms and apply the central distinction in Kaeshi-Waza: Feet & Support.
  • Renraku-waza and Kaeshi-wazaWho starts the attack distinguishes a combination from a counter.

Practice

Ways judoka train with a partner.

Quick check

What does Kaeshi-waza mean?

Reveal answer

Counter techniques

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