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Pivot

Tenkai

Pivoting movement used to rotate the body around one or both feet.

MovementMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the pivot tight and controlled.
  2. Turn on the ball of the foot where appropriate.
  3. Keep the knees aligned with the feet.
  4. Use the pivot to create angle, power or redirection.

Coaching points

  • Keep the pivot tight and controlled.
  • Turn on the ball of the foot where appropriate.
  • Keep the knees aligned with the feet.
  • Use the pivot to create angle, power or redirection.
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