Technique Database

Pendulum Step

Pendulum Step

Spring-like movement where one leg drives the body while the other leg attacks or recovers.

MovementMovementsAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the movement light and balanced.
  2. Use the floor to drive the body forward or back.
  3. Avoid leaning before the movement starts.
  4. Recover quickly so you are not caught mid-transition.

Coaching points

  • Keep the movement light and balanced.
  • Use the floor to drive the body forward or back.
  • Avoid leaning before the movement starts.
  • Recover quickly so you are not caught mid-transition.
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