Sunday, May 06, 2007

Diagram 3

shows a combination of Nami-ashi and Fumikomi in a method of attack from long distance, often used in competition. To cover the extra distance the left foot comes forward in advance of the right and the right foot is then advanced in normal Fumikomi style. In this specific case the advance of the left foot does not inhibit the attack since it is contained within the actual process of attack as the initial phase. With this type of attack it is possible to cover double the distance or more.