Judo term

Shisei: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
shee-say
Meaning
Posture

In Judo

Shisei is posture: the way a judoka aligns the body to stay mobile, balanced, and connected to a partner without relying on strength alone.

How to recognize it

Recognize shisei when the instruction concerns staying upright, keeping a usable base, or not bending forward during a throw or defense.

Quick check

What Judo term means posture?

Reveal answer

Shisei.

Keep it distinct

General posture versus a named posture

is the general idea of posture. and are named natural and defensive postures.

Lessons that teach this