BUDO ASHISABAKI (FOOTWORK) W/ OBATA (JAPANESE)

BUDO ASHISABAKI (FOOTWORK)

W/ TOSHISHIRO OBATA

DVD / 33 MIN / USED

Obata-Kaiso believes that a thourough knowledge and mastery of ashisabaki (footwork) is the foundation upon which all martial arts are developed. Obata-Kaiso demonstrates among the vital and functional footwork styles for Shinkendo kihon waza (hassle-free manner), tachiuchi (sparring), and Aikido. Additional styles in suriashi (gliding) and sashiashi (double-step) layout are: Kagigata-Jugigata-Masugata, Tatebishi-Yokobishi-Sotobishi, Grid outlines accompany many styles to assist the learner. Performing these styles with a associate is an additional aid to gaining knowledge of them. Yoko Obata assists Obata-Kaiso in demonstrating in sotai (associate) layout.