Almost

any combination of step may be made, according to circumstance and diagram
6 shows one in which a Mae-hidari Ugoki (forward left) side-step is changed to a Migi-mawashi
(right) swinging step by turning on the sole of the foot. The circumstances in which this type of step might occur would be in attacking the right wrist or Kote or in performing certain counter techniques to this left hand side.


Generally speaking, footwork should be as smooth and precise as possible, so as to avoid
'Rocking' the body backwards and forwards. No mater what direction the step takes the action is always that of thrusting with the rear foot; if retiring the right foot becomes the 'rear' foot in the context. The Tsuzukete (follow-through) will be found difficult but must be concentrated upon. The Fumikomi is very vigorous and all other steps smooth, so that the body glides over the floor and the feet are constantly in contact, ready to leap forward as an opportunity occurs.