2/25/2023 0 Comments Shikko sabaki![]() Proper maai helps to keep you safe by allowing adequate time to respond to the changing circumstances. It is not a fixed distance but rather an appropriate distance based on the circumstances. Tenshin-2 - (front foot retreat) - retreat by stepping back with the front foot. Tenshin-1 - (rear foot retreat) - retreat by sliding the rear foot back allowing the front foot to follow. If your left foot is forward then turn to the left side if your right foot is forward then turn to your right side. Tenkan-2 - (turning) - turn 180 degrees pivoting on the front foot. Tenkan-1 (Pivoting) Pivoting the body 180° keeping your feet in place but allowing them adjust to the new direction. Irimi-2 (rear foot entry) Stepping forward with the back foot. Irimi-1(front foot entry) Sliding the front foot forward allowing the rear foot to follow up. Tai Sabaki are meant to be smooth and powerful with movement being generated from the body's center. ![]() Hanmi is the primary position that tai Sabaki start from and end in. Gyaku hanmi (opposite stance) - Partners have the opposite foot forward (right and left or left and right). Hidari hanmi (left half body stance) - The left foot is forward.Īi hanmi (matched stance) - Both partners have the same foot forward (right and right or left and left). Migi hanmi (right half body stance) - The right foot is forward. The knees are slightly bent with the back straight and shoulders relaxed. Both feet are evenly weighted and are an appropriate distance apart allowing for easy movement in any direction. The front foot faces directly forward while the back foot is in-line and relatively perpendicular. Hanmi translates directly as half body stance.
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