The eight directions of kuzushi with example throws for a right-handed tori.
O-soto-gari Morote-gari O-uchi-gari
\ | /
\ | /
\ | /
Migi- Ushiro-kuzushi Hidari-
\ | /
\ | /
Migi- \ | / Hidari-
De-ashi-barai ------ yoko- ------ O ------ yoko- ------ De-ashi-barai
kuzushi / | \ kuzushi
/ | \
/ | \
Migi- Mae-kuzushi Hidari-
/ | \
/ | \
/ | \
Uchi-mata Tomoe-nage Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi
Disclaimer:
– The direction of the kuzushi is related to ukes orientation (pelvis / shoulder girdle).
– The direction of the kuzushi is not always exactly the same as the direction of the throw.