Judo term
Ushiro-kuzushi: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- oo-shee-roh koo-zoo-shee
- Meaning
- Backward balance breaking
In Judo
Ushiro-kuzushi is backward balance breaking. It takes uke's balance behind the base so a backward step, lean, or recovery becomes necessary.
How to recognize it
Recognize ushiro-kuzushi when uke's weight and posture travel backward. O-soto-otoshi uses this backward line before the planted leg becomes a barrier.
Quick check
Which direction does ushiro-kuzushi take uke's balance?
Reveal answer
Backward.
Keep it distinct
Backward and forward lines
moves balance backward. moves it forward.