Judo term
Mae-kuzushi: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- mah-eh koo-zoo-shee
- Meaning
- Forward balance breaking
In Judo
Mae-kuzushi is forward balance breaking. It moves uke's balance forward so the body has to recover by stepping, leaning, or following that forward line.
How to recognize it
Recognize mae-kuzushi when uke's weight and posture travel toward the front rather than back or to either side.
Quick check
Which direction does mae-kuzushi take uke's balance?
Reveal answer
Forward.
Keep it distinct
Forward and backward lines
moves balance forward. moves it backward.