Term
Ushiro-kuzushi
Say it: oo-shee-roh koo-zoo-shee
Means
Backward balance breaking
Ushiro-kuzushi is kuzushi in the backward direction. Uke is guided behind the base so a backward recovery or step becomes necessary.
Nage-Waza: Kuzushi & First ThrowsNage-Waza Fundamentals
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