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Body Movement

Tai Sabaki

Body movement used to avoid, redirect or improve position against an incoming attack.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Move the whole body, not just the head or shoulders.
  2. Keep the stance connected as you angle away.
  3. Use the movement to create a counterattack opportunity.
  4. Avoid moving so far away that you cannot respond.

Coaching points

  • Move the whole body, not just the head or shoulders.
  • Keep the stance connected as you angle away.
  • Use the movement to create a counterattack opportunity.
  • Avoid moving so far away that you cannot respond.
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