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**Jourgenz** · 09-29-2006, 08:33 AM

Im not familiar with the terms.

Will love to learn

As Neil says... these are leg-sweeping techniques.

They were common in old style kendo and can, on occasions, be seen in Keiko, but they are not permitted in Shiai. I have seen reference to these techniques being illegal except in police taikai (intriguing).

Typically you and your opponent might be in Chudan, your opponent goes for a men strike, you step in with your left foot and sweep his front foot away.

Best not to use it I would say...

09-29-2006, 08:33 AM	#5
Jourgenz Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	Im not familiar with the terms. Will love to learn As Neil says... these are leg-sweeping techniques. They were common in old style kendo and can, on occasions, be seen in Keiko, but they are not permitted in Shiai. I have seen reference to these techniques being illegal except in police taikai (intriguing). Typically you and your opponent might be in Chudan, your opponent goes for a men strike, you step in with your left foot and sweep his front foot away. Best not to use it I would say...
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