Technique Database

Sliding Foot Movement

Suri Ashi

Smooth foot movement where the feet skim close to the floor while maintaining balance.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the soles close to the floor.
  2. Avoid lifting the knees higher than needed.
  3. Move from the centre of the body.
  4. Keep the upper body calm and controlled.

Coaching points

  • Keep the soles close to the floor.
  • Avoid lifting the knees higher than needed.
  • Move from the centre of the body.
  • Keep the upper body calm and controlled.
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