Principles
転換
てんかん
Tenkan
Pivoting / turning
Translations
- 日本語転換
- EnglishPivoting / turning
- ՀայերենՇրջում
- РусскийРазворот
Explanation
A 180° pivot on the front foot that redirects the attacker’s line. Tenkan blends with uke’s motion, opening kuzushi (off-balance) without force.
前足を軸に180°回り、相手の線を変える捌き。受けの動きに乗り、力なく崩しを生む。
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