Kuzushi
崩し
崩し
These are two simple 崩し (くずし) kuzushi or "unbalancing" techniques that can be done "bare-handed" or without the use of clothing, such as an uwagi (Judo jacket). While the techniques shown below are classified as throws, the basic entry into each is an essential part of unbalancing and should be learned first.
These are classified under 手技 (てわざ) tewaza or "hand/arm methods".
There are four simple methods of unbalancing:
(1) 手技 (てわざ) - Tewaza; "Hand/arm method".
(2) 体技 (たいわざ) - Taiwaza; "Body method".
(3) 腰技 (こしわざ) - Koshiwaza; "Hip method".
(4) 足技 (あしわざ) - Ashiwaza; "Foot/leg method".
The first is 掬い投げ (すくいなげ) sukuinage, "scooping throw", which indicates the bent, scooping movement made with the arm.
The second is 小手投げ (こてなげ) kotenage "forearm throw", which indicates the area which traps the opponent's arm.
These are classified under 手技 (てわざ) tewaza or "hand/arm methods".
There are four simple methods of unbalancing:
(1) 手技 (てわざ) - Tewaza; "Hand/arm method".
(2) 体技 (たいわざ) - Taiwaza; "Body method".
(3) 腰技 (こしわざ) - Koshiwaza; "Hip method".
(4) 足技 (あしわざ) - Ashiwaza; "Foot/leg method".
The first is 掬い投げ (すくいなげ) sukuinage, "scooping throw", which indicates the bent, scooping movement made with the arm.
The second is 小手投げ (こてなげ) kotenage "forearm throw", which indicates the area which traps the opponent's arm.