Stepping Techniques

 

There are several ways to move forwards or backwards when practicing kihon or kumite.

Below are some of them;-

........from any forward facing stance;-

 

 

Standard step - slide the back foot forward past the front foot.  

 

Half Step - slide the back foot in half a step behind the front foot then immediately slide the front foot forward half a step.  

 

Step Over - lift or slide the back foot to just in front of the front foot then slide the front foot forward half a step.  

 

Staggered Step - drop the stance lower by sliding the front foot forward the length of one foot or so, immediately slide the back foot past the front foot.

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Updated: Thursday, 04 March 2010