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Old 12-14-2009, 10:33 AM   #22
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Re: Ikkyo

For a beginner I would recommend that in Shomenuchi Ikkyo, as uke raises his arm upward to strike, raise your arms upward at the same time. You use uke's upward momentum to help unbalance him.

If his striking arm is coming down, do Iriminage.

David

Last edited by dps : 12-14-2009 at 10:41 AM.

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