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Drop Step

Otoshi Ashi

Dropping movement used to lower the body level while stepping or settling into stance.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Lower through the legs rather than bending at the waist.
  2. Keep the back upright as the body drops.
  3. Use the drop to add weight to the following technique.
  4. Avoid collapsing the knees inward.

Coaching points

  • Lower through the legs rather than bending at the waist.
  • Keep the back upright as the body drops.
  • Use the drop to add weight to the following technique.
  • Avoid collapsing the knees inward.
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