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Body Drop

Tai Otoshi

Body drop used to lower the centre of gravity and add weight or control to a movement.

MovementMovementsAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Drop through the legs rather than folding forward.
  2. Keep the body aligned as the level changes.
  3. Use the drop to support the next action.
  4. Maintain awareness of the opponent while changing height.

Coaching points

  • Drop through the legs rather than folding forward.
  • Keep the body aligned as the level changes.
  • Use the drop to support the next action.
  • Maintain awareness of the opponent while changing height.
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