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Footwork

Ashi Sabaki

Tactical foot movement used to create angle, distance, and position.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Move from one quality stance to another rather than running.
  2. Shift back, in, out, or onto angles while keeping balance.
  3. Keep the guard active and the eyes on the line.
  4. Finish in a position that supports the next technique immediately.

Coaching points

  • Move from one quality stance to another rather than running.
  • Shift back, in, out, or onto angles while keeping balance.
  • Keep the guard active and the eyes on the line.
  • Finish in a position that supports the next technique immediately.
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