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Kuzushi
(
崩し
:くずし
)
is a
Japanese
term for unbalancing an opponent in the
Japanese martial arts
.
The noun comes from the
transitive verb
kuzusu
(崩す), meaning
to level, pull down, destroy or demolish
.
[1]
As such, it refers to not just an unbalancing, but the process of putting an opponent to a position, where stability, and hence the ability to regain uncompromised balance for attacking, is destroyed.
In
judo
, it is considered an essential principle and the first of three stages to a successful throwing technique: kuzushi,
tsukuri
(fitting or entering) and
kake
(execution).
Kuzushi is important to many styles of
Japanese martial arts
, especially those derived from, or influenced by,
Ju Jutsu
training methods, such as
Judo
,
Ninjutsu
,
Aikido
,
Uechi-ryu
karate
,
[2]
Goju-ryu
karate
, and
Wad?-ry?
karate
.
[3]
The methods of effecting kuzushi depend on
maai
(combative distance) and other circumstances. It can be achieved using
tai sabaki
(body positioning and weak lines), taking advantage of the opponents actions (push when pulled, pull when pushed),
atemi
(strikes), or a combination of all three.
Judo
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There are three primary ways of applying kuzushi in judo:
- direct action (e.g. pulling or pushing while entering for a throw);
- inducing opponent's action (e.g. a feint or combination attack);
- direct action by opponent (e.g. a counter throw).
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