Fundamentals and Concepts
Off-Balancing (Kuzushi)
Disrupting their balance so sweeps and takedowns need less force.
Also called kuzushi, breaking balance, unbalancing, off balancing from guard.
Where it shows up
- Fundamentals and Concepts · Principles · Core Principles
- Open Guard · Supine Open Guard · Distance Management and Feet
- De La Riva Guard · De La Riva Bottom · Hook, Grips and Off-Balancing
- Reverse De La Riva · Reverse De La Riva Bottom · Hook and Frames
- X-Guard · X-Guard Bottom · Control and Off-Balancing
- Single Leg X-Guard · Single Leg X Bottom · Control
- Spider Guard · Spider Guard Bottom · Grips and Tension
- Collar Sleeve Guard · Collar Sleeve Bottom · Grips and Distance
- K-Guard · K-Guard Bottom · Sweeps