expression, godan verb (-ru)
balance oneself; keep one's balance
Used in physical contexts such as sports, martial arts, or when recovering from a stumble. Often implies actively adjusting one's center of gravity to stay upright.
柔道では、相手に押されても重心を取ることが大切だ。
In judo, it is important to keep your balance even when pushed by your opponent.
I stumbled, but I managed to balance myself and avoided falling.