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Old 04-06-2005, 10:08 AM   #14
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Re: Hanmi for attack

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Tarik Ghbeish wrote:
Gyaku vs. ai hanmi is just a convention for learning. Eventually it doesn't matter and you should be able to adjust instantly.

Tarik
Spot on!

If you want to make the training easier...and simplify the learning process then use a stance where tori and uke both step prior to execution of chosen excercise.

As the standard improves the stance can be tailored to speed up the attack and response of tori and uke.

Ultimately there is no stance...unless you can stop people and say don't attack me yet...I've not got my stance ready!.

For this reason switching stance is ok for learning specifics ...but not really possible where the attack is with intent. Better to be able to respond with something regardless of how you stood.

Just my thoughts

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