Video: Kendo Basics : Kendo Footwork (Ashi Sabaki) - The Kendo Show by KendoStar - The Kendo Show. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Suri-ashi is a sliding step that keeps the body stable.
3 key details
- Slide the feet; don't lift.
- Rear heel slightly raised.
- Hips level.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance
- 2:00Forward slides
- 2:00Back slides
- 2:00Side slides
- 2:00Combination
Safety
Smooth floor needed.
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.
