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Judo term

Kenka-yotsu

Pronunciation
ken-kah yoht-soo
Meaning
Opposite-sided stance

In Judo

Kenka-yotsu means the judoka grip on opposite sides, one right and one left, so they stand with opposite feet forward.

Lessons that teach this

  • Competition StanceLearn the principle of fighting stance and grip side.
  • ReviewReview the throws, the block, and the grip tactics from this unit.
  • Tokui-waza: Grips and StancesCompare matching and opposite stances before selecting an entry.

Practice

Ways judoka train with a partner.

Quick check

One judoka is right-sided and the other is left-sided. What stance is this?

Reveal answer

Kenka-yotsu.

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