Shisei

For participant safety and to ensure proper technique is developed, Judo should only be practiced under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

Shisei or posture describes the various postures or stances commonly used in Judo.

Shizentai - Natural Posture
- Shizen-hontai (Basic Natural Posture): The neutral starting position with both feet placed naturally on the same axis, roughly shoulder-width apart.
- Migi-shizentai (Right Natural Posture): The right foot is advanced slightly forward and rightward from the basic position.
- Hidari-shizentai (Left Natural Posture): The left foot is advanced slightly forward and leftward.
Jigotai - Defensive Posture
- Jigo-hontai (Basic Defensive Posture): Feet are wide and parallel on the same axis.
- Migi-jigotai (Right Defensive Posture): The right foot is advanced and turned slightly outward.
- Hidari-jigotai (Left Defensive Posture): The left foot is advanced and turned slightly outward.

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