Kihon Ido Ichi: Moving Basics No.1 for Dojo members
Open this exercise with standing bow Ritsurei 立礼 from Musubi Dachi 結び立ち. Transition to Heiko Dachi 平行立ち Yōi 用意, Then take a starting position of left Hidari 左 Sanchin Dachi 三戦立ち Seiken Tsuki 正拳突き per the leaders command. Advance forward 3 or 5 techniques and retreat equally depending on available space. Make ‘Kiai 気合’ on each final count.
- Note: Step straight forward and backward when performing an initiation (offensive) motion or technique. Step circular forward and backward when performing a receiving (defensive) motion or technique.
- The front foot remains stationary when stepping forward or reverse and does not pivot nor project your movement.
- Supplemental or bonus technique.
- Supplemental or bonus technique.
- Transition to a Kumite Kamae 組手構え or hands in sparring posture.
- Supplemental or bonus technique.
- *Note: Kick with the rear foot when advancing (moving forward) and kick with the front foot when retreating (moving backwards).
After the final Keri kata (kicking form), bring the front foot back and perform Naotte 治って and recover to Musubi Dachi 結び立ち.
Close this exercise with standing bow Ritsurei 立礼 from Musubi Dachi 結び立ち.
