Off balancing an adversary

Jujitsu has been an interesting learning experience for me. Before joining the class I was very unaware of my surroundings. I was in a white state completely oblivious to everything and everyone around me. Now after a few classes of jujitsu I became vigilant and through training I’m preparing to be in the red state if need be. I enjoy learning how to defend myself through the techniques of throwing someone off balance. It allows me to feel as if I have the upper hand when it comes to staying protected. I've learnt that using the eight points where your opponent can become off balance allow your opponent to be less of a threat and easily defeated. After watching the video I think that kuzushi can be done effortlessly if you are focused and ready for combat. Through the demonstrations in class I understand that through simple application of physics altering you attacker’s center of gravity by pushing or pulling them there should be no resistance on their part when effectively carrying out the technique. Positioning and timing I think goes hand in hand here. I see kuzushi as being effective when the need comes to defend yourself because it is simple yet forceful and your opponent will be in a position where his stability along with the ability to regain proper balance is destroyed giving you the upper hand. Now that I am vigilant and I have this technique under my belt I will no longer be living in fear. + http://miyamaryujujutsu.com