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…
View DetailsTsubame Gaeshi
A counter-technique against de-ashi-barai where tori lifts their foot as uke attempts to sweep and …
View DetailsUchi Mata Sukashi
A counter to uchi-mata: as uke commits their sweeping leg between tori's legs, tori voids the hip a…
View DetailsUshiro Guruma
A hip throw (koshi-waza) closely related to Hane Goshi: tori turns in and loads uke against the bod…
View DetailsZenga Roll
A roll-under sweep executed from False Half Guard, named for the "Zenga Sweep" popularized by Micha…