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Weight Shift

Jushin Ido

Transfer of body weight from one leg or stance position to another.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Shift the weight through the hips, not just the shoulders.
  2. Keep the feet connected to the floor.
  3. Use the weight shift to support blocks, strikes or evasions.
  4. Avoid leaning without moving the centre.

Coaching points

  • Shift the weight through the hips, not just the shoulders.
  • Keep the feet connected to the floor.
  • Use the weight shift to support blocks, strikes or evasions.
  • Avoid leaning without moving the centre.
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