Judo is a combat sport governed by the laws of biomechanics, utilizing the principles of leverage, center of gravity, and force redirection to throw or pin an opponent. According to the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport focuses on “maximum efficiency with minimum effort,” a concept that translates physically into the manipulation of an opponent’s balance (kuzushi) to execute high-amplitude throws. The Physics of Kuzushi and Balance …
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