Grips in Ai-yotsu and Kenka-yotsu

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Grips in Ai-yotsu and Kenka-yotsu

means matching stances; means opposite stances. Right-sided first faces a right-sided , then a left-sided Uke. Identify which sleeve and lapel connection allow the planned , then move the feet to create space for the entry. If Uke controls the preferred sleeve, change the angle and recover a useful jacket grip before attacking. should support an attack, rather than become a fixed pulling contest.