Judo term
Mae-kuzushi
- 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.
Don't mix it up
Forward and backward lines
moves balance forward. moves it backward.