Judo term
Tori: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- toh-ree
- Meaning
- The person doing the technique
In Judo
Tori is the partner performing the technique: the person who throws, pins, turns, or demonstrates the movement.
How to recognize it
In a paired drill, identify tori by asking who has the assigned action rather than who is stronger or who will win.
Quick check
In a technique drill, who performs the technique?
Reveal answer
Tori.
Keep it distinct
Doing versus receiving
applies the technique. receives it and contributes honest, controlled movement.