Key idea
Ashi-waza: Step, Block, Turn
The Kata’s group contrasts three timing conditions. In , coordinated sideways steps let Tori gather Uke’s moving feet in a sweep. interrupts an advancing step low at the ankle while the hands turn the upper body. uses the opening produced by circular movement for the inner-thigh action. Each is demonstrated on both sides. Watch when Uke’s support changes rather than treating every foot technique as the same sweep.