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Step Forward

Ayumi Ashi

Basic forward stepping movement where the rear foot moves through to become the front foot.

MovementMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the head level as you step.
  2. Move from the hips rather than reaching with the foot.
  3. Land in a stable stance before delivering the technique.
  4. Avoid letting the feet cross or narrow too much.

Coaching points

  • Keep the head level as you step.
  • Move from the hips rather than reaching with the foot.
  • Land in a stable stance before delivering the technique.
  • Avoid letting the feet cross or narrow too much.
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