Wado Principles
Inasu - Block and counter in the same motion

Irimi - Entering techniques

Maai - Proper distancing and timming with respect for one's oponent

Nagasu - Side shifting to avoid an attack, to flow like water

Noru - Timming your attack to hit when the oponent's forward motion is at its
           greatest, to ride, to carry or give a ride to 

Nage waza - Throwing techniques

Ni Sente Nashi - No first strike

Go No Sen - Uke blocks and counter attacks

Sen No Sen - Uke blocks and attacks at the same time

Sen Sen No Sen - Uke counters before tori can initiate the attack

Yasume - Being relaxed at all times, except on the moment of impact

Tai Sabaki - Body shifting in order to avoid an attack, body evasion movement /
                   spherical or turning movement of the hips

Zanshin - remain mind and hear, being aware of your surroundings, of your opponent,
               being relaxed but alert

Mudana no Chikara - Do not use unnecessary force/strenght

Mudana no Iroki - Do not use unnecessary movements

Mudana no Waza - Do not use unnecessary techniques
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