Kuzushi: Principles and Exercises for Static and Dynamic Offbalancing (Updated)

This video explains some ideas and exercises regarding offbalancing (“kuzushi“) in Aikido. The main principles discussed include: - Misalignment, and the role of posture and structure - Finding the “breaking point“ at which uke’s structure cannot resist a technique - “Sankaku“ (triangles), both omote (ikkyo point) and ura (shikaku point) - Happo No Kuzushi, an “8-direction offbalancing“ exercise using Uke’s point of contact Note, this is an updated video based upon some great feedback and suggestions by our viewers. If you have an old link, please make sure you are using the newest version! ======================================================== The ASU Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay dojo is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and Aikido World Headquarters, and provides quality adult and family martial arts instruction in Tampa, Florida. Copyr