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Diagonal Movement

Naname Sabaki

Diagonal body movement used to evade an attack and create a stronger countering position.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Move the body and feet together.
  2. Avoid drifting too far from counter range.
  3. Keep the stance stable as you angle away.
  4. Use the movement to set up a direct response.

Coaching points

  • Move the body and feet together.
  • Avoid drifting too far from counter range.
  • Keep the stance stable as you angle away.
  • Use the movement to set up a direct response.
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