Off-Balance (Kuzushi)

Disrupting opponent's balance and stability. Also called Kuzushi (崩し:くずし) in Japanese.

Applicable Phases: Standing Phase

Techniques (29)

Tama Guruma

A side sacrifice throw (yoko-sutemi-waza) similar in entry to Kata Guruma — tori lifts uke across t…

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Tsubame Gaeshi

A counter-technique against de-ashi-barai where tori lifts their foot as uke attempts to sweep and …

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Uchi Mata Sukashi

A counter to uchi-mata: as uke commits their sweeping leg between tori's legs, tori voids the hip a…

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Ushiro Guruma

A hip throw (koshi-waza) closely related to Hane Goshi: tori turns in and loads uke against the bod…

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Zenga Roll

A roll-under sweep executed from False Half Guard, named for the "Zenga Sweep" popularized by Micha…

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