How to Break Someone's Balance

[@SampsonJudo]

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[@ThePimpedOutPlatypus]

That 'String Theory' is one of the easiest to conceptualize and apply Kuzushi concepts I have ever seen. Thank you and please take this as a small token of appreciation for helping me improve my throwing

[@SampsonJudo]

I’m so glad that we have helped! Thank you for the very kind gesture! ❤️

[@trapperscout2046]

This is the best simple explanation of breaking balance i've ever heard.

[@kenwintin3014]

God bless you for showing what has been hidden from most judo practice for so long.

[@briantrowbridge8134]

Hidden? You mean kuzushi? It is a core component in judo, no one is hiding that. The first thing that any Judoka learns is that balance is fickle. A bump from the hip, or a turn of the foot has led to the end of Olympic level matches

[@davida.rosales6025]

Hidden? This is the CENTER of all Judo practice. If your school did not focus on it, then you had a bad school.

[@kenwintin3014]

@@davida.rosales6025 "Bad school" barbs don't bother me, as I was schooled in Japan and the US by some of the top teachers of the time and part of what I learned from my judo, jujutsu, iaido and aikido teachers is that if one denigrates another school, they are revealing a weakness in either themselves or their teachers. I hope that you are big enough to take this as constructive.

[@kpitman1990]

You have a calm confidence in your teachings that convinces me that you are a great Judo instructor. I am familiar with the unbalancing points you mentioned, but I have never visualized the imaginary string between the legs. That is an absolutely fantastic visual to teach with! I have a senpai in my class that is struggling with this concept and will mention you and this helpful visual. Thank you very much! I'm sure your students are proud to learn from you.

[@SampsonJudo]

Kyle Pitman thank you for the kind words! The string is a fantastic visual aid that I find really helps all of beginners to understand the concept of Kuzushi.

[@malachydevlin7809]

I just love it when someone gets straight to the point, gets the required information across without the waffle. Some folk could talk for weeks and not be as informative as this 7m video.

[@georgemakary5127]

I keep saying this but this man is a genius in how he takes judo and makes it simple.. I gotta fly to his school

[@MrJusone]

OMG I’ve never had Kuzushi explained better!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Sir you have a new subscriber.

[@Ariel7877]

Neither do I

[@natet.5738]

This explaination makes so much sense, but I don't think I've ever heard it explained this way. Made me look at body positioning, pushing, pulling, and bumping a whole lot differently.

[@OwenSchwier]

This is great! very many fighting technique videos start by teaching you stances or types of strikes. This begins by teaching you something that many people don't already have an instinct for

[@ΣωτήρηςΛεβέντης]

simple,scientific,usefull and wellexplained. thnx Sensai!

[@heytony4162]

This is gold! Thank you for helping me understand kuzushi better 🙏

[@ryll3]

Sampson Judo's advice has been a real game changer, i can tell you. From being a straight punch/kicker, that started a new journey in ju-jutsu/judo, and never been into this throwing part, got stuck for real... but! with some real neat advice, i could move on, and let the info sunk in. So i give all thumbs up! much appreciated

[@SampsonJudo]

I’m very glad to hear it! Good luck on your journey and we are here whenever you need us!

[@3charlesreid]

Legit watched this this morning. I had BJJ practice tonight. I was able to implement the four principles of breaking balance. I wasn’t overly successful, but I was able to utilize throws I haven’t even been successful with. Clearly, I was going in the wrong directions. Thank you. Just subscribed. OSS!

[@SampsonJudo]

Very glad I have been able to help!

[@drutgat2]

That was brilliant. So, basically, you want to make sure that you stand parallel to uke in order to maximize the opportunity of unbalancing him/her. That is a great and very well-taught principle.

[@0u73rh34v3n]

Gah, so gutted your dojo is in North London otherwise I would've signed up in a heartbeat. Your newaza videos are awesome.

[@SampsonJudo]

Thank you! If you are ever in the area (post lockdown) please feel free to visit! Or, join one of our randori sessions when they are back on!

[@steveandwestern5824]

Hi this is the best way I've been shown on the way to do judo frow on video and explaining the science of thank you

[@arshakh1]

One of the best explanation of Kuzushi I have seen. Thank you

[@SampsonJudo]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@flyweightrn476]

Great job PERFECT explanation ive been look for weeks

[@Niedfyr]

Hi! Just started Judo at 37 years old. Great video, there is so much to learn!

[@jonaslundstrom2011]

Brilliant. So easily explained. I think the biggest advantage of starting to adapt this thinking is that I start looking for these angles and then learn my reflexes to move accordingly to it. I believe this will take me to way higher levels. Just a little headsup: it actually means SIX ways of breaking balance. Forward and backwards in three positions: straight, orthodox, southpaw.

[@vokso11]

I have been watching your videos religiously and I always learned from it. This video is exceptional , now I understand why I waste too much energy in randoris. Thank you somuch for this great video. Any judoka should learn this .

[@yolyhernandez6941]

I am not a Judoka but a BJJ guy interested in Judo! This is my first lesson and definetely had some “A-ha!” Moments while watching! Such a reflection of a good teacher you are. Thanks for the videos, I will subscribe to learn more.Oss

[@SampsonJudo]

Thank you for your compliments! Glad you enjoyed our video

[@Johnny_Raw]

Im about to attend my first lesson next week and knowing this is already a huge benefit for me! Thank you Sir!

[@halynam.9921]

I am learning Aikido but this video was very useful for me in order to understand how t break someone's balance. Thank you for the video!

[@sweetness583]

I like the tip about the string tied to his legs.

[@kevincroucher3233]

I love the "basics" it's helping me very much. Thank you.

[@muditsharma215]

thank you very much for the string explanation really just slipped into my mind.

[@snatchX626]

very well explained! i use foot sweeps in my muay thai, and this principle is very helpful.

[@SampsonJudo]

marco maneja glad the video helped!

[@zorbataichi65brown19]

Good revision of the basic angles. always good to go back over it

[@theMaszketnik]

So obvious, yet I've never thought about this, thank you so much

[@E-SNSM]

This teacher seems so nice, I have a lot of respect for him by him just teaching the way he teaches, he made balance easy to understand, and why it works, you do good work bro 💪

[@SampsonJudo]

Thank you!

[@GloriousVictorious]

Thank you so much. I love this channel. Your way of teaching is very simple & effective at conveying the main point. Judo is so amazing.

[@hdelmas]

Je découvre votre chaine ! Et c'est la meilleur video KZbin que j'ai vu expliquant clairement KuZuShi ! Merci Maitre pour votre enseignement !

[@surpuscristal92]

You did a fantastic job of explaining this concept in a manner so simple a child could understand it.

[@2GeeDS]

This is so helpful!

[@thefightingbible]

Such a good way to think about it

[@williamw1332]

Awesome to see some new video content from you! Always appreciated 👍 Keep up the great work and the great Judo!

[@SampsonJudo]

William W thanks William! Much appreciated.

[@jonathangale9476]

Such useful principles of balance and leverage . Thankuou so much. I train bjj and I have such little confidence with takedowns, especially against bigger training partners. I think knowing this string principle, I can know think only about that and have a useful focus! I think it applies to all takedowns and also sweeps

[@garyhoang9923]

Thank you for breaking this down

[@janamatrix8387]

Thanks for sharing!! Corrections officer here watching this for self defense

[@psykrobone9479]

Beautiful lesson. Thank you

[@seweryngonera3408]

Fantastic duraction. Very helpfull. Thank you very much. Idea about string make it a lot easier to understand. 👍

[@SampsonJudo]

Glad I helped!

[@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634]

Excellent video with good explanation Thanks for sharing 😃👍

[@nasgaf]

This is a great video. Excellent and concise explanation of basic kuzushi.

[@christophalcmeonides8537]

Amazing work / teaching talent / material Thank you sir for shearing all this !

[@alexandermihnev5591]

Thank you so much you are gonna make me win a judo contest

[@TonyPacenski]

Excellent and clear demonstration/explanation of of balancing uki.

[@SampsonJudo]

Tony Pacenski thanks Tony!

[@JudodadAK]

Awesome basic video on Kusushi! I don't know why more instructors don't teach this way. Great video as always!

[@SampsonJudo]

Adrian Konoval thank you Adrian! I wish more instructors did teach this way. If they did, we would have a generation much more able judoka. Unfortunately, too many coaches neglect the basics. In my eyes, you can’t build a house without a solid foundation. Judo is the same.

[@ELSol-xc9ub]

Wonderfully explained. Thank you very much.

[@abdullahalfaridi5479]

Excellent practical info right there

[@EagleTrue]

Thank you that really helped me to understand Judo !

[@VictorHugoVideos]

Hello Sampson! What's the best way to break the balance if the opponent is keeping his body low, like in a wrestling/BJJ stance? Does this stance affects the balance in the same way you show in the video?

[@syn3rgyz]

if they are in that stance their balance is already broken

[@SampsonJudo]

VictorHugoVideos this is a difficult position, and many judoka get stuck here. The principles still apply though. To make it work, you will just need to adapt your technique slightly as although you will be pulling them onto their toes, their torso will be in the way. I would focus on using an over the top grip and using techniques such as Osoto Gari , Uchi mata etc. Rather than risking a full turn like an ippon seoi nage (not to say it wouldn’t work, it would, it would just be harder). You will also have to pull uke upwards and forward to try and break their posture a little. Additionally, I would utilise a lot of movements and combinations to break up the defensive stance. Perhaps I will do a video for this. Thanks for the question.

[@BeachBeagleMomma]

Sampson Judo Thank you for answering this question, as I'm doing judo for bjj and really want to break apart the low wrestler/defensive stance and combat guard pulling. A video to deal with these issues would be awesome! 😎 Thanks 🙏 in advance!

[@m5a1stuart83]

I never face BJJ but a wrestler once, I use pull and push, left and right, try sasae for them to lift their feet and give uki goshi or harai goshi for the throw.

[@kaiceecrane3884]

A bent of stance is broken posture but look again at a wrestling stance, they aren't bent over. When the knee us over the toes and head over the knees, that is broken posture. An upright judo stance is also considered broken posture in wrestling. Most of wrestling happens outside the clinch, makes being upright very much exposing the legs, being low foot sweep don't work as well. Need to establish a clinch, in the clinch then being upright allows for upper body techniques. The principals of breaking posture are universal

[@timrob0420]

As a jiu jitsu practitioner, I love your channel

[@SampsonJudo]

timrob0420 thanks Tim. I’m glad I’ve helped you and your Jiu Jitsu. To me, Jiu Jitsu and judo are two sides of the same coin.

[@timrob0420]

@@SampsonJudo I fully agree. They are both the same art, just jiu jitsu focuses more on newaza where as judo focuses more on the standing.

[@SampsonJudo]

timrob0420 correct in most cases! However at my club, the Sobell, we practice a 50/50 split of standing and groundwork.

[@theleagueofshadows100]

Thank you very much. Be well. 🙏🏼

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

Another great video of you! Sensei rei!👍👍👍

[@georgemorales6070]

OSU! Loved the simple and clear explanation.

[@SampsonJudo]

Glad it helped!

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

Judo is awesome, although I have a lot of problems to throw ppl down on randori yet, me as a 6 months white belt, but I will not give up since I really fell in love with the martial art.

[@bobmorane4463]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@jabenaynameirakpam4457]

Thnk q so much for your valuable lesson

[@Deadlifter700]

Great video, as always!

[@danielsaint8869]

Great lesson thanks

[@unit333angel]

This was soooo helpful! Thank you!!!

[@ljw4103]

this guy can teach !

[@victoryinthescriptures4440]

Great breakdown

[@TeacherRegisBohn]

THAT is amazing Thank You Sensei

[@tobelli]

Very informative while being basic. Great! Thanks

[@SampsonJudo]

Tobelli thanks Tobelli!

[@hypesoundsdjtrinired642]

I new this for years

[@fssacko]

Thank you Sensei

[@leanwithkumar]

You are the best sensei

[@DadsAnime]

I'm working shift work at the moment which will hopefully be changing around October and I'd definitely love to come down and learn 😁😁 Do you have any videos on general fitness training one can do for Judo?

[@MrGunnerru]

Thank you!

[@EagleTrue]

Absolutely awesome !

[@m135i.]

Thank you

[@caerleon87]

I so wish i lived near to your judo club.. OMG i would love to join your club..

[@tookurjaerbs]

Great video! I love fundamentals

[@odanne29]

very good thanks

[@Allsport938]

Thanks sensai help me tons

[@levaann]

Great video! I'd like to ask what are you strategies when the opponent makes their arm stiff during the standing gripping phase? I'd appreciate a reply!

[@SampsonJudo]

sevenlevan movement, movement, movement. If they are stiff then you need to generate movement to break them up. Additionally there a small psychological element here as people panic when against the strength. It sounds crazy, but all you have to do is turn in with a serious amount of commitment and their arms will naturally rotate and loosen due to how their joint work. This one is hard to explain via text, I will have to explain it in a video.

[@levaann]

@@SampsonJudo thank you very much. I've been meaning to ask my coaches this but they just tell me to do more kuzushi or train more strength in my shoulders. They havn't mentioned the movement part. Thank you! Judo here in my town is still very small and instructors are either very old (retiring age) or incredibly rare!

[@mohammadabdulmoeez8199]

Thank you so much

[@carlosmendonca6473]

Thanks

[@AJ-jg7xf]

this is dangerous knowledge 😅

[@danielmartins8929]

Great video! Domo arigato gozaimashita!

[@Rockbone2010]

Thanks sir

[@absurdist5938]

The best 💯thank u

[@kenwintin3014]

I may be way off the mark, but I was taught that distractions and such can also be used as kuzushi. One of my sensei's in Japan said that we aren't just trying to make uke lean in a particular way, but putting him/her in a postition (physical or mentally) that makes it hard for him/her to defend. What do you think?

[@SampsonJudo]

Ken Wintin I think that anything you can do to disrupt your opponent during the fight either mentally or physically is advantageous (within the moral code of judo) and I suppose this would fall under a form of Kuzushi it you wanted to abstract the definition slightly. It’s an interesting way of describing kuzushi but I personally have not heard it defined in this way. However in terms of a principle to get the upper hand in a fight, it’s definitely true and something I have done in the past!

[@GabrielFerreira-gw1fn]

Fantastic!

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Great video, however there is a myth about kuzushi that people don't quite understand. It is important to break someone’s balance when attempting to throw someone - that is undeniable. But if you attempt to set up a throw that involves lifting someone up, then no amount of breaking balance will reduce their weight - that is fixed. For example, if someone weighs 70 kg, then even if you break their balance and they stumble forwards, you still have to hold all 70 kg of them. You cannot turn 70 kg into 35 kg and make them lighter. Of course you can use their forward momentum, which is mass times velocity, to throw forwards, but it does not reduce how much they actually weigh. Their weight is still proportional to the product of their mass and gravity. Neither can the forward momentum that is generated by breaking their balance be used to lift them because there is no component of it in the vertical direction.

[@SampsonJudo]

Of course you cannot *actually* change someone’s weight with kuzushi. However doing it properly and catching something at the right time makes them *feel* lighter.

[@coddyalle6220]

Awesome video

[@31OH55V]

amazing vid

[@freespirit7328]

Thamks

[@blindassassin8553]

Hello sensei. Big fan. I am blind and have been doing judo for over a year. But I have not thrown anyone yet. This is very frustrating. After every class I am ready to give up, but i somehow keep coming back the next day. I train 3 days a week and do bjj two days a week. I am over weight and have slow foot movement. I am currenly losing weight and trying to strengthen my legs. Besides these two things is there any guidance or advice you can give me?

[@nickkizich9539]

You share the experience of all white belts.

[@blindassassin8553]

@@nickkizich9539 Another person that started the same time as me is doing well and throws me despite the fact that I am 50lbs heavier. We are both green belts. I know belts mean nothing and I am sure I am still a white belt in talent. I just feel very behind and that I don't deserve my belt

[@nickkizich9539]

@@blindassassin8553 I am judo white belt. I also consider myself not very talented. But I feel I am getting better. You are very hard on yourself, forward throws depend on timing and experience. My foot sweeps are good, everybody has go to move.

[@blindassassin8553]

@@nickkizich9539 Thank you. I lose sight of the small Progressions that I Make. Do you have any tips on improving my foot Sweeps?

[@SampsonJudo]

g c keep going! The hardest thing in any martial art, sport, or - anything in life - is turning up week after week and day after day. My biggest piece of advice would be to keep turning up as much as you can. Although you won’t realise it yourself, you will be making improvements. Compare it to growing up as a child, when you looked at yourself every morning, you looked the same, correct? However when a family member who hasn’t seen you in a while suddenly visits, they will tell you that you look “all grown up!”. Judo is the same, you will feel as though you are staying the same however you are actually getting better each time you practice. Never be disheartened and never compare yourself to anybody else. Each person understands things in their own way and will pick things up in their own pace. No two people are the same, you are on your own journey and your path will be different to everybody else in your dojo. The most important thing is that you are on a journey and enjoying it with every step. Of course there will be days when things are harder and you feel rubbish, and there will be days when you feel great. This is normal and part of the process, even I feel rubbish sometimes! Just keep showing up and I promise you will get better. If you want to help yourself more, of course working on your fitness will help you improve; and also ensuring you maintain a healthy lifestyle without smoking and drinking. Additionally, watching KZbin, listening to podcasts and reading books is all good practice.

[@loganstutorials2905]

This is genius thank you so much now I wonder why I can't throw anybody

[@SoldierDrew]

Simplicity is genius

[@Maler403]

U are thé best

[@fabiot5935]

legend

[@Ariel7877]

Awasome!

[@diynevala]

I once broke someone's balance so hard, he got lighter, down to -5 stones and he floated up in space.

[@ulysses-pact]

So there is a string between the legs of a person that represents their balance... if you go against them, you cut that string, and break his balance Awesome!

[@jjfisher07]

Basic stuff but useful

[@SampsonJudo]

jake fisher thanks Jake!