Kuzushi

Explanation

The instant uke loses structural balance and the technique becomes inevitable. In Aikikai practice, kuzushi is taken at first contact, before any throwing or pinning shape is applied.

受けが構造的な均衡を失い、技が必然となる瞬間。合気会では最初の接触で崩しを取り、その後に投げや抑えへ進む。