Judo term

Tsukuri: Judo Meaning

In Judo

Tsukuri is the entry or fitting-in phase of a throw: tori places the body in the position that can use the opening created by kuzushi.

Recognize tsukuri in the turn, step, hip placement, or body alignment that happens before the throw is finished.

What does tsukuri do after kuzushi creates an opening?

Reveal answer

It moves tori into the position to use that opening.

makes uke movable in the needed direction. puts tori into the position to use that direction.

Tsukuri prepares the throwing shape; is the action that completes the throw.

Recognize direct and indirect Tsukuri before applying them to throws.

Learn the basics of O-goshi.

Learn about the fundamentals of Ashi-Waza.

Review timing, entries, and the first Yellow throws.

Learn the basics of Koshi-guruma and how it relates to O-goshi.

Learn the basics of Ippon-seoi-nage and its arm position.

Learn how throws change with movement direction.

Review the Yellow-Orange ukemi and throw ideas.

Learn basic defenses against turn-in throws.

Learn the basics of Morote-seoi-nage and how it differs from Ippon-seoi-nage.

Learn the block as a defense against turn-in throws.