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Old 08-03-2000, 07:04 AM   #26
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Dojo: Two Rivers Dojo, York
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samurai_x wrote:

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2. Moving out of range - Side stepping or Taking a step back .
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4. Last,I dont know if most of u agree w/ me on this ? Blocking the kick.
Hi..
I agree with a lot of what you suggested in the above post, however...

Side stepping is fine, but since karate-types tend to follow a kick with a punch you'll just offer then a nice inviting target for that follow-up if you only step back...
As for blocking, nope. Not - in my opinion at least - Aikido, since you're opposing your strength against his. Obviously there are strong arguments to use your tegatana to maintain maai, but not to actually stop the kick itself..
Just 2p worth...
Peace,
David

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