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Partner Kakari-Geiko

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Video: Kakarigeiko by Fritz Heuscher. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Kakari-geiko is short, all-out attacking practice: one partner continuously attacks while the motodachi offers openings.

3 key details

  • Attack without hesitation.
  • Keep the kiai strong.
  • Continue until the motodachi ends the round.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Warm-up
  2. 3:00Kakari-geiko rounds
  3. 3:00Switch roles
  4. 2:00Cool-down
Safety

Full bogu armor and a qualified sensei.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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