"Yakusoku" or "Kihon Kumite"
10 pre-established offensive and defensive combinations derived from Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu.
In Wadō-ryū they often vary from one organization to another, because Hironori Otsuka Sensei did not standardize them.
"Torimi & Ukemi
In the Wadō practice of Kihon Kumite the essence is in the concept of KO BO ITTAI. Attack and defense are the same thing. Therefore the terms attacker and defender are incorrect and can mislead practitioners. Kihon Kumite should be seen as an exchange of techniques in order to understand the fundamentals of combat in terms of mind, body and spirit. Using the concept of "exchange" the terms Wadō of "Torimi" and "Ukemi" become more appropriate.
"Maai"
"Maai" is usually interpreted as fighting distance, but it encompasses more than the physical distance between two antagonists. The fighter's state of mind and spirit, as well as distance, are all subtly linked to the "Maai".
“San Mi Ittai”
In Wadō the “San Mi Ittai” are three principles in one. Kihon Kumite provides perhaps the best examples of san mi-ittai.
Ten-I, - “the displacement of the body”.
Ten-tai, - "the change of position".
Ten-gi, - “the technical answer”.
"Zanshin"
This is a widely used word in martial arts. Its meaning can be interpreted in many ways we could say that it usually means "awareness". Keeping a clear and calm mind to be able to perceive danger from all sides and be aware of what surrounds us.
"Tai Sabaki"
"Tai Sabaki" is usually translated as "body management" or "body change". However it should be noted that the root word "Sabaki" has the concept of "enough" or "optimal use". So in Wadō-Ryū, all movements should be practiced efficiently.
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