| 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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