Aspects of Winning

Question 1

Irimi (entering)

Answer 1

Closing the gap, moving into range where the defender can be effective

Question 2

Kuzushi (taking balance)

Answer 2

Interrupting the opponent’s plan momentum and ability to be effective

Question 3

Tsukuri (positioning)

Answer 3

Fitting in, so the harder the opponent struggles, the more trouble the get into

Question 4

Kake (technique execution)

Answer 4

Powerful application of technique