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Side Step

Yoko Ashi / Yoko Sabaki

Sideways movement used to move off the attack line or create a new angle.

MovementMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Move the body before the opponent's attack lands.
  2. Keep the feet under control and avoid crossing them unnecessarily.
  3. Maintain guard while moving sideways.
  4. Use the angle to set up a counterattack.

Coaching points

  • Move the body before the opponent's attack lands.
  • Keep the feet under control and avoid crossing them unnecessarily.
  • Maintain guard while moving sideways.
  • Use the angle to set up a counterattack.
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