How to Break Balance Like a Japanese Judoka – Kuzushi for Judo & BJJ
KENJUDO_nyc
63,845 views
Have you ever tried to break your opponent’s balance by pulling — only to realize it doesn’t really work?
That’s because real kuzushi isn’t about strength or pulling.
It’s about using your opponent’s reaction — the Japanese way.
After 25 years of Judo experience, I discovered that the key to effective kuzushi is push, react, and release.
When you push, your opponent naturally pushes back.
At that moment, if you release, their balance collapses forward — creating perfect timing and space for your throw.
In this video, I’ll break down my style of Japanese kuzushi step by step.
You’ll learn how to use pressure, reaction, and timing to make any throw easier — whether it’s Uchi Mata, Seoi Nage, or Osoto Gari.
Once you understand this, you’ll stop relying on power —
and start breaking balance like a Japanese judoka.
📍 Based in New York City?
I offer private judo lessons and customized training sessions.
📧 Book a lesson or seminar: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/
📲 Follow me for more content:
Instagram: Instagram: ken_judo_nyc
TikTok: TikTok: ken_judo_nyc
Website: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive judo content!
#Judo #Ippon #JudoMindset #bjj #jiujitsu #Ippon #Randori #UchiMata #GunjiJudoAcademy #MartialArts #柔道 #一本 #メンタル #Judoka
20 Comments
Push-Push-->Pull
Push-Retreat-->Leg Sweeps
Push-Balance Back-->Go in with the sweeps.
Will try to look for this next training.
How to Break Balance Like a Japanese Judoka – Kuzushi for Judo & BJJ
KENJUDO_nyc
63,845 views
Have you ever tried to break your opponent’s balance by pulling — only to realize it doesn’t really work?
That’s because real kuzushi isn’t about strength or pulling.
It’s about using your opponent’s reaction — the Japanese way.
After 25 years of Judo experience, I discovered that the key to effective kuzushi is push, react, and release.
When you push, your opponent naturally pushes back.
At that moment, if you release, their balance collapses forward — creating perfect timing and space for your throw.
In this video, I’ll break down my style of Japanese kuzushi step by step.
You’ll learn how to use pressure, reaction, and timing to make any throw easier — whether it’s Uchi Mata, Seoi Nage, or Osoto Gari.
Once you understand this, you’ll stop relying on power —
and start breaking balance like a Japanese judoka.
📍 Based in New York City?
I offer private judo lessons and customized training sessions.
📧 Book a lesson or seminar: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/
📲 Follow me for more content:
Instagram: Instagram: ken_judo_nyc
TikTok: TikTok: ken_judo_nyc
Website: https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive judo content!
#Judo #Ippon #JudoMindset #bjj #jiujitsu #Ippon #Randori #UchiMata #GunjiJudoAcademy #MartialArts #柔道 #一本 #メンタル #Judoka